{"id":41978,"date":"2024-06-26T06:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T06:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=41978"},"modified":"2024-07-03T03:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T03:10:29","slug":"lyone-foundation-charities-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/lyone-foundation-charities-2024","title":{"rendered":"Lyone Foundation 2024 Charities\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41978\" class=\"elementor elementor-41978\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899735c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"899735c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0961c09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0961c09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">COS is dedicated in supporting not-for-profit organisations focused on human welfare. The success of COS allows us to give back to the community through the Lyone Foundation. Through our success and the support of our customers the Lyone Foundation has been proud to give back over $20 million to local Australian charities in our communities that have minimal Government funding, supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalised Australians. From 2024, the amount pledged to the Lyone Foundation has been raised to 1%\u00a0of COS annual revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To date the <a href=\"https:\/\/lyonefoundation.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyone Foundation<\/a> has supported over one hundred deserving local charities across Australia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f892d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f892d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f028ece elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f028ece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Staff Charities <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cc43f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19cc43f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418e2e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"418e2e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A major part of the Lyone Foundation\u2019s yearly charity contribution is the Staff Charity Selection Program. As a way for COS staff to participate in the positive impact of the Lyone Foundation each year, a small volunteer committee of COS employees in each branch drive the annual \u2018Charity Selection Program\u2019. This committee receives a portion of the annual donation from COS and play a crucial role in selecting worthy causes to support.\u00a0<\/p><p>The COS staff committee members take on the important responsibility of thoroughly evaluating a wide range of charitable organisations, carefully examining their missions and the impact they make and guiding them in directing funds towards local, smaller-sized charities in their community that may be overlooked or underfunded.\u00a0<\/p><p>In COS branches where two charities are selected, every employee in that branch gets to vote on what charity they would like to support. Each vote has has a value attributed to it which then determines the donation that is allocated to the charity from the Lyone Foundation.\u00a0<\/p><p>The staff charities receiving donations in 2024 are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5978340 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5978340\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45d30c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45d30c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Melbourne Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1952d4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1952d4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64d2eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64d2eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/a> runs a community-based mentoring program that pairs young people with mentors who provide stability and support through regular activities. This one-on-one mentoring helps children and adolescents develop positive relationships, explore their potential, and build resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, there are over 800 young people awaiting a mentor, referred by caregivers and community members who recognise the impact of mentorship on youth development. A $23 donation covers the screening process for new mentors, ensuring safe and suitable matches that foster long-term connections.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $9000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Screening new mentors<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d2edb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51d2edb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d643eed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d643eed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TLC for Kids<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1998, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tlcforkids.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TLC for Kids<\/a> has been a pillar of support for sick children and their families across Australia. Their critical services, used over 14.1 million times, include emotional and practical aid during hospital visits and beyond. The innovative Tap 2 Distract app extends their reach, providing digital support to children facing medical challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key programs like the Distraction Box initiative equip medical professionals with tools to ease children\u2019s anxiety during procedures, while the TLC Ambulance Program fulfills the dreams of children in palliative care with memorable experiences. These efforts underscore TLC for Kids\u2019 commitment to enhancing paediatric care nationwide.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $11,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c );\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Distraction Boxes and the TLC Ambulance Program<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c );\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730feb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"730feb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f17f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90f17f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sydney Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0640d0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0640d0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6199af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6199af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wings4Kidz <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wings4kidz.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wings4Kidz<\/a> facilitates free flights for children in regional areas who require specialised medical treatment in major city hospitals. By alleviating the financial and emotional burdens of travel, Wings4Kidz ensures that children and their families can access critical healthcare without the stress of long-distance journeys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their dedicated team of pilots and planes support children with serious illnesses such as cancer and congenital disorders, offering a safe and comfortable alternative to lengthy road trips. This service not only supports medical needs but also uplifts spirits during challenging times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $26,400<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Flights<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02b8e77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"02b8e77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f46be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37f46be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Horse Aid\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/horseaid.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horse Aid<\/a> uniquely combines equine-assisted therapy with the rehabilitation of ex-racehorses to support current and former defence personnel and first responders. The program\u2019s immersive sessions teach horsemanship skills while fostering emotional healing and mutual understanding between participants and horses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognising the therapeutic benefits of interacting with horses, Horse Aid offers tailored programs that address anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress injuries. Through hands-on training and peer support, participants find solace and renewed purpose in a tranquil, non-judgmental environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $5400<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: One-day and five-day courses<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163e3a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"163e3a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1264104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1264104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Brisbane Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3d2c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db3d2c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff9fc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff9fc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the Ark\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attheark.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">At the Ark<\/a> focuses on healing and empowering individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse and domestic violence. Through educational resources like the &#8220;Brave Little Bear&#8221; book series, the organisation promotes prevention and supports survivors in their journey towards recovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The series equips children, parents, and caregivers with tools to recognise abuse, foster safe environments, and respond effectively to traumatic experiences. By advocating for systemic change and education, At the Ark aims to create communities where every individual feels safe and supported.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Provide approximately 285 Brave Little Bear book sets to schools<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e688e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e688e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f6328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51f6328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small Steps 4 Hannah<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In memory of Hannah Clarke and her children, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallsteps4hannah.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Steps 4 Hannah<\/a> raises awareness about domestic violence and empowers young people to recognise coercive behaviours early. Their HALT program provides school-based education on respectful relationships, aiming to break the cycle of abuse through informed dialogue and support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By engaging students in discussions about safety, identity, and social responsibility, Small Steps 4 Hannah encourages proactive steps towards creating violence-free communities. The program\u2019s comprehensive approach fosters empathy and empowerment among youth, laying the groundwork for healthy relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: The HALT program<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5eeb09 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5eeb09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6155c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b6155c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tasmania Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd17c74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd17c74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09af738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09af738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\">Toast for Kids\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/toastforkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toast for Kids<\/a> addresses poverty, health disparities, and educational challenges through emergency food relief and literacy programs in Tasmania. Their &#8220;Read Aloud to Your Child Every Day&#8221; campaign promotes early childhood development through daily reading, nurturing language skills and parental engagement from infancy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaborating with schools, parent groups, and literacy advocates, Toast for Kids encourages a culture of reading that supports children\u2019s cognitive growth and future success. By providing resources and fostering partnerships, the not-for-profit strives to uplift families and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $5000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Creating approximately 70,000 bookmarks<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4067828 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4067828\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1870984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1870984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Newcastle Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f65ea9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f65ea9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a469b3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a469b3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleapy\u2019s Foundation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleapysfoundation.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleapy\u2019s Foundation<\/a> supports families in regional NSW facing medical crises by providing essential services and practical help. Their &#8220;bag of hope&#8221; initiative offers tangible support to parents of sick children, including transportation vouchers and home-cooked meals, easing the logistical and emotional burdens of hospital visits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By responding swiftly to urgent needs and partnering with hospital networks, Sleapy\u2019s Foundation ensures that families receive compassionate care during challenging times. Their initiatives reflect a commitment to community resilience and solidarity in times of adversity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Support approximately 50 families with a bag of hope<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd9d6e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd9d6e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e24b449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e24b449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Canberra Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46df26e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46df26e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c4fedb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c4fedb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stella Bella<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> Foundation<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/stellabellafoundation.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stella Bella Foundation<\/a> enriches the lives of seriously ill children and their families through comprehensive support programs. From financial aid and bereavement support to innovative respite care at the Stella Bella Children\u2019s Centre, the foundation addresses the multifaceted needs of families navigating paediatric illness.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The upcoming Stella Bella Cottage will provide short-stay accommodation for families seeking medical treatment, offering comfort, privacy, and specialised care. This initiative exemplifies Stella Bella\u2019s dedication to enhancing quality of life for children and families facing medical challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Building the Stella Bella Cottage<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df8e55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7df8e55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22054b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22054b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adelaide Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70171a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b70171a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c004986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c004986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RufUs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RufUs<\/a> empowers vulnerable individuals in South Australia by providing essential household items and support services. From furnishing homes for those transitioning out of homelessness to supplying household essentials and white goods, RufUs ensures that families have the tools they need to build stable, independent lives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through community partnerships and volunteer efforts, RufUs promotes dignity and stability for individuals and families experiencing hardship. Their commitment to sustainable support reflects a vision of inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Provide fresh start packs for 104 people (approximately 26 families)<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9f85c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b9f85c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6361c48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6361c48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Darwin and Townsville Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7d39b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a7d39b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1892194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1892194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LiteHaus International\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litehausinternational.org\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LiteHaus International Australia<\/a> addresses digital inequality in education by providing laptops to First Nations high school students in Townsville and Darwin. By bridging the digital divide, LiteHaus enables students to access online learning resources and take part fully in educational opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their initiative supports First Nations youth and regional students, empowering them to pursue academic excellence and future success. By investing in digital literacy, LiteHaus fosters equity and innovation in education, creating pathways for socioeconomically disadvantaged students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $5000 (Darwin), $5000 (Townsville)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Providing personal laptops for 25 First Nations children<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1299022 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1299022\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb9e19e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb9e19e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Western Australia Charities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbb0f48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cbb0f48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4ad40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf4ad40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pink Belt\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbelt.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pink Belt<\/a> empowers women recovering from violence through martial arts training, promoting healing, confidence, and resilience. The Pink Belt Scholarship offers women a year of free martial arts classes, providing physical and emotional support during their journey to recovery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The program not only enhances self-defence skills but also cultivates a supportive community where women can rebuild their lives with dignity and strength. Through advocacy and education, Pink Belt fosters a culture of respect and empowerment for women affected by violence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $15,200<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Funding Pink Belt scholarships<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f953a41 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f953a41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4be3ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4be3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paint Me A Rainbow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paintmearainbowautismawarenesswa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paint Me A Rainbow<\/a> raises awareness about autism spectrum disorders and supports families through educational workshops and community events. Their initiatives during Autism Awareness Month provide vital information and resources to parents and educators, promoting understanding and inclusion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Facilitating dialogue and offering practical support, Paint Me A Rainbow empowers families to navigate the challenges of autism spectrum disorders with confidence and compassion. Their commitment to education and advocacy fosters a supportive environment where all children can thrive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $4800<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Funding Autism Awareness Week events<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e144a2b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e144a2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6111879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6111879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signature Charities <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4000f33 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4000f33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d1abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14d1abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the Staff Charities, the Lyone Foundation has also donated to a number of Signature Charities. The Lyone Foundation has&nbsp;committed to multi-year donations with multiple charities across the nation to fund signature projects, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinnies.org.au\/nsw\/find-help\/vinnies-vans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Vincent de Paul Society\u2019s Vinnes Vans<\/a>, United Way Australia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedway.com.au\/what-we-do\/imagination-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library<\/a>, the Anglicare Victoria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglicarevic.org.au\/buldau-yioohgen-youth-leadership-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buldau Yioohgen Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redkite.org.au\/service\/childrens-counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redkite Children &amp; Sibling Counselling Program<\/a> and The <a href=\"https:\/\/lyonefoundation.com.au\/news\/the-smith-family-cos-leadership-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smith Family COS Leadership Program<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Lyone Foundation slate of signature charities grew in 2024 with the addition of the Ardoch Writer in Residence program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16fdc02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16fdc02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e780b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e780b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ardoch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ardoch.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ardoch<\/a> is a children&#8217;s education charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children by enhancing their engagement in learning and helping them envision a brighter future. The charity aims to ensure every child can reach their full potential through active participation in education, supported by community and workplace volunteers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognising the essential role of literacy in educational success, Ardoch addresses the impact of social background on literacy outcomes. A 2020 study revealed that 25% of Year 7 students fell short of expected literacy standards, with disadvantaged, Indigenous, and rural students being the most affected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ardoch&#8217;s Writer in Residence program tackles these challenges by bringing published authors into classrooms for story writing workshops. Over four weeks, authors guide students through identifying story ideas, developing characters, and creating, editing, and illustrating their own books. This program aims to enhance students&#8217; creativity, storytelling, and writing skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The culmination of the program is a book launch event, where each student receives a published copy of their work. This celebration boosts students&#8217; confidence and pride in their achievements. The program has proven to significantly improve literacy, stimulate creativity, and give a unique opportunity for students to interact with a published author. Teachers report increased student engagement, collaboration, communication skills, and confidence in learning, with 80% seeing improved communication abilities and 68% noting better focus on learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Donation<\/b>: $100,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>Project<\/b>: Funding 16 new Writer in Residence programs annually<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-41978 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='41978' data-nonce='6d2543bee7' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-41978 lc'>+2<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-41978 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='41978' data-nonce='6d2543bee7' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-41978 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-41978 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The success of COS allows us to give back to the community through the Lyone Foundation. 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