Kids Making a Difference

Haiti Earthquake - How Your Kids Can Help and Learn

Many Handsby the Editor     On January 12, 2010 a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale devastated the island-country of Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.  With an estimated fatality count of up to 200,000 and millions more injured and homeless, kids are wondering what they can do to help.  ...read more »

Kids Making a Difference in their World

Kids All InBy Ronit Baras, Family Matters     When I was 16, I joined the school council and fought for kids' rights and freedom of speech. People said it was because I was a Libra, but the teacher who coordinated my school's leadership programs  ...read more »

Lunch That Does Not Cost Our Earth

Packed LunchBy Rebecca Hurst, 4MyEarth     Many schools are faced with the problem of litter and it not been placed in bins. One of the biggest culprits is plastic wrap which is not biodegradable and is not something that can be reused again. 

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Cancer Council Art Awards 2010 - Closes

07/04/2010 - 00:00

Cancer Council Victoria is inviting all Australians who have been touched by cancer to share their experiences creatively by entering the internationally recognised Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards 2010.  ...read more »

UnitingCare Pancake Day 2010

16/02/2010 - 00:00

Each year thousands of people register to hold events in their homes, schools, churches, businesses and community groups. They cook and sell pancakes to raise funds to support UnitingCare’s work with people in need, including people without a home, disadvantaged children, families in crisis and those with disabilities.  ...read more »

10 Tips for Raising Moral Kids

By Dr. Michele Borba     Home is the best school for teaching moral behaviors, and to behave in a right and honourable way.  As parents, we can teach kids the critical virtues they'll need to do what's right and resist any pressures that may defy the habits of good character. 

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Teach Your Kids to Help Others This Christmas

Noni Hazlehurstwith Noni Hazlehurst     For most children, Christmas is a time of happiness and love, smiles and laughter. We can all remember the excitement of Christmas as children – the anticipation of wondering what our presents might be and the thrill of opening them.  However thousands of kids won’t experience this kind of Christmas.  ...read more »

National Conversation With Young Australians

October 2009     Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis have launched a nationwide discussion with young people as part of the National Strategy for young Australians.  ...read more »

Prime Minister Blogs With Young Australians About What Matters To Them

September 11, 2009     On the 11th of September, the Prime Minister kicked off a direct conversation with our nation’s young people in their own space – online – via his blog at http://www.pm.gov.au  ...read more »

Book: A Kids Guide to Giving

A Kids Guide to GivingA Kids Guide to Giving
Author: Freddi Zeiler

Help your kids to get involved and make a difference! 

After deciding to donate the money from her piggy bank to a worthy cause, 14-year-old Freddi Zeiler researched over 100 charitable organizations until she found the ones that meant the most to her.  ...read more »

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