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The participation of COS volunteers in the Vinnies Sleepout helped raise critical funds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through their assistance in catering and other duties.

The Lyone Foundation recently made a heartfelt donation of $30,000 to the specialist cancer hospital Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. This contribution was made in honour of Peter Cameron, a dear friend of the Foundation’s founders.

Horse Aid is an equine-assisted mental health service for current and ex-defence personnel and first responders. The funding will assist as many heroes and horses through the one-day and five-day programs.

Founded in 1998, TLC for Kids provides essential support to sick children and families in Australia, offering relief and distraction during hospital stays, with services used over 14.1 million times. 

Ardoch is a children’s education charity that helps disadvantaged children engage in learning. Ardoch’s Writer in Residence program brings published authors into classrooms for story writing workshops.

Paint Me A Rainbow is dedicated to bringing about awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the school setting. The association works with schools to aid families through diagnosis and/or after diagnosis.

Pink Belt empoweres women on a journey of recovery by connecting them with martial arts for healing, health, wellbeing and growth. Donations go towards empowering women in need with a Pink Belt Scholarship.

LiteHaus is a not-for-profit charity that facilitates digital learning opportunities and inspires the minds of thousands of children. Many schools have reported device ownership rates of less than 15%.

RufUs is a not-for-profit, who began in the early 2000’s and is a volunteer based charity. The charity is made up of a team of five South Australians who dedicate their time to “Help Create a Fresh Start” for those in need.

The Stella Bella Foundation is a registered Australian charity dedicated to brightening the lives of children in the ACT region and beyond, who are living with serious and long-term illnesses.