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22/04/2024
Emma’s journey to healing through strength and resilience
Emma*, a young girl who loves unicorns and the colours pink and purple, showed remarkable strength and resilience throughout her healing journey with the Foundation. Emma had experienced complex trauma, including family violence, exposure to drug use, and neglect. She struggled at school and in afterschool care, there was risk of her being expelled, and...
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12/04/2024
Thank you from Janise Mitchell
I want to thank those of you who shared your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Receiving so many compassionate and thoughtful messages from across the world reminded me of the enormous impact Joe had on so many people. I am proud...
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15/03/2024
Vale Joe Tucci
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deep sadness that we let you know that Joe Tucci, our CEO, passed away on Wednesday. Joe held two things dear to his heart – family and the rights of children. It is no surprise then that we so often talked about Australian Childhood Foundation as a family. ...
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28/02/2024
Children are at the heart of what we do
Our therapeutic foster care services have launched in Western Australia, providing more children and young people with safe and supportive home environments. After decades of dedicated support to thousands of foster carers, and many invaluable learning experiences along the way, we are well-placed to achieve the best possible outcomes in foster care services. We believe...
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21/02/2024
Jackson’s bumpy road to healing was helped when he met Marie
Jackson*, a young boy, lived in six different homes before working with an Australian Childhood Foundation specialist counsellor who supported his move to a long-term foster family. Jackson enjoyed some of these places he lived in. However, some carers struggled with Jackson’s distress and complex emotional needs, inevitably resulting in him being moved from...
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21/02/2024
Australian Childhood Foundation and Target Australia continue to collaborate in support of children and families
In 2023, Target Australia raised over $325,000 for Australian Childhood Foundation, driven by seasonal product partnerships at Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. During the 2023 Christmas period, Target Australia supported the Foundation through a seasonal campaign, raising funds for the Bringing Up Great Kids program. A generous $2 from every purchase of festive, family matching...
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21/02/2024
Hospitality NT President’s Lunch raises $36,000 for Australian Childhood Foundation
Australian Childhood Foundation was honored to be selected as the sole beneficiary of all proceeds raised at the annual Hospitality Northern Territory (NT) President’s Lunch in November. The highly anticipated event took place at the picturesque Mindil Beach Casino Resorts in Darwin and brought together Hospitality NT members, industry stakeholders and approximately 300 guests for...
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20/02/2024
Deputy CEO Message March 2024
Impact Newsletter March 2024 Dear supporters, We are excited to share with you some of the fantastic work being carried out across the Foundation, as well as the achievements your generosity has made possible over the past several months. Your dedication and commitment to our organisation and purpose drives initiatives like Our Collective Experience...
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20/02/2024
CEO Message February 2024
Impact Newsletter September 2023 Dear supporters, As we are now well and truly immersed in the new year, I am excited to share with you some of the fantastic work being carried out across the Foundation, as well as the achievements your generosity has made possible over the past several months. Your dedication fuels...
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30/11/2023
CEO Message December 2023
Impact Newsletter December 2023 Dear supporters, As the year draws to an end, I’d like to pause and take a look back at the events of 2023. We saw the cost of living rise rapidly, impacting the Australian housing system. We saw conflicts escalate across the globe and catastrophic natural disasters. These international events...
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