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Annual Pyjama Drive | Backpacks 4 SA Kids | 2024

Make a difference to Australian kids in emergency care this winter by donating new, warm and comfy pyjamas.
Imagine being a child and suddenly finding yourself in an unfamiliar place, away from everything you know and love. For many children entering emergency care, this scenario is a harsh reality. Amid such upheaval, something as simple as […]

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SAHMRI’s Bright Walk | Adelaide | 6 Jul 2024

[ July 6, 2024; ]
Be part of SAHMRI’s BRIGHT Walk in 2024 – an epic 21km night-time walking challenge coinciding with the Illuminate Adelaide Festival and raising money for lifesaving medical research at SAHMRI.
The BRIGHT Walk is a powerful, illuminated, one-night experience which challenges you to walk 21km at night in the middle of winter to raise funds to […]

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 26 May 2024

[ May 26, 2024; ]
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Million Paws Walk in 2024.
Join the RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Adelaide Botanic Garden for a family fun day and walk with your-legged friends to help raise much needed funds for animals in need.
Go and join fellow animal lovers to help fight animal cruelty on Sunday 26 May 2024 and […]

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Wear Orange Wednesday | Say Thanks to SES Volunteers | 22 May 2024

[ May 22, 2024; ]
WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – is a national day of recognition to say ‘thank you’ to all SES volunteers across Australia.
This year, WOW Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 12pm – 3pm. WOW Day celebrations will be held across Australia and all workplaces and organisations are encouraged to host […]

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Schnitty 4 Sam | Support the Sammy D Foundation | May 2024

[ May 4, 2024; ]
South Australians are being asked to put schnitties on the menu this May and pledge to support an end to bullying and drug and alcohol-fuelled youth violence.
The fundraising initiative #schnitty4sam organised by the Sammy D Foundation commemorates the life of the charity’s namesake, Sam Davis. Sam was 17 years-old when he played a game […]

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Mother’s Day Classic | Adelaide | 12 May 2024

[ May 12, 2024; ]
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
Their aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.

Adelaide’s 2024 event will be held in Pinky Flat […]

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Australian Lions Hearing Dogs Open Day | Verdun | 20 Apr 2024

[ April 20, 2024; ]
The annual Australian Lions Hearing Dogs Open Day is back for 2024.
Go along for a jam-packed day of Hearing Dogs, Medical Alert Dogs, puppies, demonstrations, food, coffee, guided tours, raffles and lots of activities for the kids. This is a free event and all are welcome for a fun day for the whole family.

This year’s […]

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Walk to Defeat MND | Adelaide | 19 May 2024

[ May 19, 2024; ]
Walk to Defeat MND and show your support for the Motor Neurone Disease community in South Australia by raising awareness and vital funds for research and care. 
Walk to Defeat MND is one of MNDSA’s major annual fundraising events which enables MNDSA to provide qualified, experienced and passionate staff to provide care, comfort, and supportive client […]

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Women on the Run | Zahra Foundation | 17 Mar 2024

[ March 17, 2024; ]
Women on the Run Fundraising Event 2024 – Zahra Foundation.
Join the Zahra Foundation at Women on the Run in Grange on Sunday 17 March 2024 and make a difference for women’s lives.
This 4km fundraising walk, run, or stroll from Grange Jetty to Henley Jetty (and back) is a chance for the community to come together […]

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Earth Hour & Earth Hour Challenge Australia | 1-23 Mar 2024

[ March 23, 2024; ]
Switch Off for Earth Hour 2024
This year will be an Earth Hour like no other – individuals, schools, businesses and communities across Australia and around the world will come together and raise critical funds to support a healthy future for people and nature.
No matter how you get involved this Earth Hour, your support will help […]

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Conquer The Summit | Mt Barker | 24 Mar 2024

[ March 24, 2024; ]
Conquer the Summit is a community running event held in March every year in the beautiful Adelaide Hills at Mt Barker.
Conquer The Summit 2024 will be held on Sunday 24 March 2024. Distance options include 5, 10 and 20 kilometres so there is something for all ages and fitness levels. First held in 2012, the […]

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Cancer Council Relay for Life | South Australia | 2024

[ March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. October 26, 2024 to October 27, 2024. November 2, 2024 to November 3, 2024. ]
Relay For Life is an overnight, team event that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services.
Relay is a chance for the Adelaide community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and raise money to help […]

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Kytons Bakery & Kickstart For Kids | Easter Hot Cross Buns

Kytons Bakery ‘Kickstarts’ Hot Cross Bun season by supporting Kickstart For Kids’ Breakfast Program across Adelaide.
Kytons Bakery is kickstarting their hot cross bun season by supporting not-for-profit organisation, KickStart for Kids, through donating the popular Easter treat to schools across South Australia that are part of the charity’s breakfast program.
Kicking off on 12 February 2024, […]

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Family Fun Day for Xave | St Agnes | 20 Jan 2024

[ January 20, 2024; ]
Go along to the Family Fun Day for Xave to help raise funds for Xavier Pudovkin.
There will be a host of activities, stalls and characters to meet. Activities on offer at the event will include face painting, glitter tattoos, rides, stalls, food, pony rides, mechanical bull, cupcake stall, a host of characters to meet including […]

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Make-A-Wish Adelaide Gala Ball | 17 Feb 2024

Make-A-Wish Adelaide’s Gala Ball, presented by Lexus of Adelaide, will be a summer event in 2024, celebrating all things extravagant with A Night at the Circus.
On Saturday 17 February 2024, the carnival atmosphere will take over Adelaide Oval’s William Magarey Room as the respected children’s foundation hosts its annual fundraiser.  Guests can expect burlesque dancers, […]

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MS Mighty Swim | Unley Swimming Centre | 10 & 11 Feb 2024

[ February 10, 2024 to February 11, 2024. ]
MS Mighty Swim challenges you and your team to swim for 24 hours while raising funds to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis in South Australia and Northern Territory.
Get your team together and compete to swim the most laps while making a difference. Swim while raising funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. Participants are […]

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AVcon Christmas Market | Rundle Mall Plaza | 8 & 9 Dec 2023

[ December 8, 2023 to December 9, 2023. ]
At AVcon Christmas Market, artists and craftspeople from all over South Australia and beyond will be brought together to sell unique handmade creations with a nerdy twist. From art prints to self-published novels to pillows and plushies, to comics, to tabletop games and more.
Whether you’re getting a unique festive gift, or just want to show […]

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Backpacks 4 SA Kids Christmas Program | HELP Needed

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Christmas Program is about to hit full swing and they need your help.
This year Backpacks for SA Kids anticipate they will need gifts for around 5000 kids (that’s 10,000 gifts in total) so they are needing assistance more than ever.
Their goal is always to maintain their impact with those who need […]

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Wonka Family Movie Night | Jodi Lee Foundation | 16 Dec 2023

[ December 16, 2023; ]
Wonka Family Movie Night in support of the Jodi Lee Foundation.
A night the whole family can enjoy, Wonka is based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

Wonka tells the wondrous story of how […]

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Sing and Dance with Humphrey! | Goodwood | 3 Nov 2023

[ November 3, 2023; ]
Get ready to take a trip down memory lane as Treasure Boxes proudly presents “Sing and Dance with Humphrey!”
This heartwarming family event brings back the beloved icon, Humphrey B. Bear, and his fun-loving friends, promising a morning filled with nostalgia, entertainment, and the spirit of giving.

Humphrey B. Bear, the lovable bear who has charmed […]

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Adelaide Walk to Remember | Beaumont House | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Adelaide Walk to Remember
Head to Beaumont House for this year’s Walk to Remember, a beautiful opportunity to love and connect, to honour and remember the babies and children who are no longer with us. 
The Walk to Remember is a long-running annual event in the Sands, and now Red Nose, community. The formal remembrance service includes […]

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Walk for Prems Adelaide | Life’s Little Treasures Foundation | 15 Oct 2023

[ October 15, 2023; ]
Big Steps for Little Treasures
In its 14th year, Walk for Prems will take place in Adelaide at Peace Park as well as in eight other locations across Australia during the month of October.
Walk for Prems 2023 is proudly presented by Baby Bunting and is the largest annual fundraiser by Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, Australia’s foremost […]

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CafeSmart | Fundraising for Homelessness | 1-7 Aug 2023

[ August 1, 2023 to August 7, 2023. ]
CafeSmart – Local Cafes Fundraising for their Community
CafeSmart is StreetSmart’s annual coffee industry led event that unites hundreds of roasters, cafes and coffee lovers around the country to fundraise for their local grassroots homeless charities.
In the lead up to Homelessness Week, the event will take place from 1 – 7 August, with participating venues covering […]

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Red Shield Appeal | The Salvation Army

Red Shield Appeal 2023
The Salvos’ services are in greater need than ever before. The Red Shield Appeal ends 30 June and your help is urgently needed.
Right now, everyday life has turned into a struggle for millions of families across the nation. Grappling with hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, poverty, isolation and much more, many […]

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ASFM Big Splash for Puddle Jumpers | 25 Jun 2023

[ June 25, 2023; ]
ASFM Big Splash: Uniting the Community to Support South Australian Families in Need
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market (ASFM) is proud to announce ASFM Big Splash for Puddle Jumpers, an extraordinary community-driven initiative aimed at providing vital support to South Australian children and their families during this cold winter season.
This heartfelt endeavour is a direct response […]

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National Tree Day | Connect with Nature | 30 Jul 2023

[ July 30, 2023; ]   
National Tree Day 2023
Join the community to help plant one million native trees.
Established in 1996, National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to their community.

Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer […]

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Bio·R Planting Festival | Frahns Farm | 10-25 Jun 2023

[ June 10, 2023 to June 11, 2023. June 17, 2023 to June 18, 2023. June 24, 2023 to June 25, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_184174" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image credit: Create with Frankie[/caption]
Bio.R Planting Festival at Frahns Farm
The 2023 Bio·R Planting Festival will be held at Frahns Farm for the 8th consecutive year.
This year, the event is aiming to reconstruct another 20 hectares of wildlife habitat with 40,000 seedlings to be planted. The organisers need the community’s help to […]

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The Nappy Collective | Donate Nappies

[ May 8, 2023 to May 21, 2023. ]
The Nappy Collective 
The Nappy Collective is the only Australian nonprofit that focuses solely on collecting disposable nappies and distributing them to families in crisis.
They collect donations of new and leftover nappies – ones that little ones have grown out of or no longer need – and pass them onto Community Partners that support families. 1 […]

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Easter Fun at Rundle Mall Plaza | 8 Apr 2023

[ April 8, 2023; ]
Easter Cookie Decorating at Rundle Mall Plaza.

Celebrate Easter at Rundle Mall Plaza with a family-friendly Easter experience while supporting the Mary Potter Foundation and its “Backpack of Love” program.
There will be two sessions of Easter cookie decorating, hosted by their very own baking extraordinaire Sam from Clio Cafe, on Saturday 8 April 2023.
While you’re there, […]

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Family Fun Movie Night | Wynn Vale | 23 Mar 2023

[ March 23, 2023; ]
Red Tree Foundation Fundraiser – Family Fun Movie Night 
A group of Adelaide school friends are hosting a fundraiser for charity, Red Tree Foundation, after losing a close friend earlier this year. 
The fundraiser will be a family-friendly movie night. Two movies will be shown and there will also be a raffle containing a range of prizes […]

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