Local Charities and Causes
- @goldcoastdirectory
- May 5, 2015
- 4 min read
DIRECTORY:
A directory of charities and community causes on the Gold Coast and surrounds.
FEATURING
Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation raises money for the relief of poverty and distress caused by illness and disease.
about
Gold Coast Hospital Foundation is the official charity for Gold Coast Health. As a locally-based community organisation, we raise funds to support patients and their families by delivering local health programs and projects. Our purpose is to relieve medical hardship caused by illness, injury or disability while supporting the incredible patient care provided by Gold Coast Health medical professionals.
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VIDEO ARCHIVE:
The Gold Coast University Hospital officially opened to patients on the 28th September 2013. But before that, The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation hosted a fundraising gala dinner to celebrate and raise funds for new hospital equipment.
Here are some of the highlights.
Video by Gold Coast Media
links
Website: https://www.gchfoundation.org.au/
Raffle:
https://www.gchfoundation.org.au/play-for-purpose/
Walk for the Ward:
https://walk-for-the-ward.raisely.com/
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
One of the busiest wildlife hospitals in Australia. They treat, rehabilitate and release native wildlife.
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital opened in 1989 and has grown to be one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world. It admits almost 14,000 animals a year, including almost 500 koalas. There have been over 140,000 admissions in the hospital over the last 20 years and this figure continues to rise. The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital relies on community donations to continue its vital work.
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VIDEO ARCHIVE:
Animals with Attitude Gold Coast Sculpture Trail launched their latest population of giant Koalas in conjunction with Connecting Southern Gold Coast and Bleach Festival. Ten Koalas have taken up residence at Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta until the 22nd March to raise awareness and funds for the great job the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation do in helping save, protect, and conserve our wildlife.
Video by @goldcoastcommunitytv
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Enriching Lives Foundation
A student sponsor program that has a direct impact on wellbeing via education.
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Enriching Lives Foundation is a non profit organisation whose purpose is to increase the engagement of young people with education by assisting to fund their journey and make a lasting impression on their lives.
Our foundational project is Sponsor A Student, collaborating and partnering with individuals, families, businesses, communities and other altruistic entities, to assist individual students needing financial support. Education is a fundamental human right for all children. The reasons why children and youth do not attend school are multiple and complex, and our aim is to eliminate as far as possible, the financial constraints which, of themselves, may be barriers to school attendance, but also frequently contribute to other multi-faceted impediments.
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VIDEO ARCHIVE:
Highlights of a fundraising event for Enriching Lives Foundation.
Video by Gold Coast Media
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Website: https://www.enrichinglives.org.au/
Business Sponsorship:
https://www.enrichinglives.org.au/enriching-business/
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LOCAL CHARITIES:
Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation
Raising awareness and funds to cure paralysis.
Your support can help find a cure for paralysis for all. It is about making the impossible, possible. You have the opportunity to join us in the promise of a future where paralysis can be cured. It is not a question of if, but when. Paralysis has a devastating impact on tens of thousands of lives in Australia and millions globally. Together, we can achieve more and get there faster.
Website: https://www.pcsrf.org.au/
Corporate Partnerships: https://www.pcsrf.org.au/corporate-partnerships/
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Baby Give Back
Helping families with the essentials they need to give their children a safe start.
Baby Give Back is a Queensland charity passionate about helping vulnerable babies, children and families in our community.
The idea for Baby Give Back was born when our founder Carly had completed her family and wished to pass on her baby items that were still in excellent condition. Taking inspiration from sister organisation St Kilda Mums, Carly began collecting items and connecting with agencies, and her garage quickly became a makeshift storage shed for the donations received.
Quickly growing, and the need in the community ever increasing, Baby Give Back moved into a warehouse in Burleigh Heads in 2018 and then into a larger home in Varsity Lakes in 2020. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that vulnerable babies and children have an equal start to life.
They collect, sort and safety check donated essential items (everything from clothing and nappies to cots, prams and car seats) and support families in our community by working with caseworkers and social workers to provide customised orders for each family to suit their needs and circumstances. Our priority is ensuring that all items are safe and in great condition so that families can feel the love and compassion of their community.
Website: https://www.babygiveback.org/
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Agape Outreach Inc
Providing meals and support for the homeless & needy on the Gold Coast, Byron and Tweed Shire.
Agape Outreach Inc is a charity organisation making a difference in the lives of hurting, broken and disenfranchised people. Founded on January 26th, 2009, Agape began when Theresa Mitchell found she could no longer walk past people on the street, so began handing out a small number of meals in her local area, cooked in her very own kitchen.
Agape (from Ancient Greek agápē) means ‘unconditional love’ and embraces a deep and profound sacrificial love that transcends and persists, regardless of circumstance. It is what we desire to pass onto others every day.
We are not affiliated with a church, rather Agape is run with Theresa’s heart for Jesus and nothing more. No church services, no praying over meals, no preaching, just love and action. Volunteers and clients are welcome from all walks of life and beliefs, so please come and join us.
Website: https://agapeoutreachinc.com/
St John's Crisis Centre
St John's Crisis Centre provides a range of services including emergency services and support for the homeless and less fortunate members of the Gold Coast community.
Every day St John’s Crisis Centre provides food, clothing and other essential services for Gold Coasters in their time of crisis.
They are a non-denominational charity located in the heart of the Surfers Paradise that is devoted to helping our communities’ members who need “a hand up”.
With a range of services from take away lunches right through to helping people find work or required services.
All our services are because amazing people and organisations donate their time and money.
Website: stjohnscc.org.au
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