UWA Rotaract Charity Groups

Platform Kids

2007-07-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

Platform Kids Website: http://www.platformkids.org.au/

Was established by a group of caring Western Australians deeply concerned about the plight of children worldwide. Upholds the rights of children everywhere to the basic needs of love, shelter, nourishment, health, education, safety and freedom from exploitation. Flatly refuses to use the magnitude of the horror of suffering children as an excuse for inaction. Has a solid program in place rescuing and rehabilitating homeless children found begging on railway stations in Andhra Pradesh, India. Devises fund raising activities that will ensure a steady flow of cash into the programme

Cancer Council of WA

2007-07-20T21:43:00.001-07:00

Cancer Council of WA website: http://www.cancerwa.asn.au/

Cancer’s one of the most debilitating and terrifying illnesses there is, and The Cancer Council WA is dedicated to reducing cancer's impact in WA. The charity’s a non-government, community-supported organisation. They fund cancer research, educate the community about cancer prevention and provide support for cancer patients, their families and loved ones. Their Cancer Council Helpline answers questions about cancer, including questions about prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support.

Salvation Army

2007-07-20T21:39:00.000-07:00

Salvation Army website: http://www.salvos.org.au/

We’ve all driven past our local ‘Salvos’- but it’s unlikely most of us know the vast extent of the good work this international organisation does. The Salvation Army runs employment classes, suicide hotlines, professional counselling, emergency services, English speaking classes and more. Established in Australia over 125 years ago, they were established originally
in the 19th century in the UK. According to their website: “part of The Salvation Army's mission involves meeting human need wherever it occurs - without discrimination.”

Hope for Children

2007-07-05T19:46:00.000-07:00

Hope for Children Website: http://www.hope-for-children.org/ABOUTHOPE_FRAME.html

HOPE's aims and objectives are to assist children, who suffer through being handicapped, orphaned, poor and exploited, in particular those living in developing countries. This is achieved through providing, promoting and advancing children‚s rights to basic necessities, including education and health care, aimed at sustaining their long term development. Their mission is to improve the quality of life and advance the rights of children. To bring about change for good on behalf of children and families, and encourage them to participate in processes which enhance their equality, self-reliance and long term sustainable development.

Youth Focus

2006-04-18T00:25:00.000-07:00

Youth Focus Website: http://www.youthfocus.com.au/index.htm

Youth Focus, is a Western Australian community based organisation with expertise in providing practical and effective support for young people 12 to 18yrs of age and their families, who are showing early signs associated with suicide and deliberate self harm.
Services include:
Case management and youth counselling
Family therapy
Peer support weekends
Group work
Mentoring
Life skills and educational training

In help of this organization we are holding a Fundraiser BBQ thanks to donated food goods from local supermarkets, butchers and restaurants. This bbq is also operating in conjuction with a Cadbury Fundraiser Drive and a Fundraiser International Dinner. With all proceeds raised going directly to Youth Focus.