Articles tagged: Charity
Sessions provide bill help
A Colac charity has helped link residents with experts who can help with bill management, with hopes for more events like it in the future.
Local groups can pitch projects
Charitable groups across the shire could soon have the chance to share in local money for local needs.
Record funds raised for hospice
A Colac hospice has thanked the south-west community for its incredible generosity – with a special mention to a pair of young entrepreneurs.
Creativity shines for charity
Colac and district guests have channelled their inner agricultural artists in the name of a good cause.
Lion’s heart for helping
“It’s the enjoyment of giving something back.” Lions Club of Colac has been behind vital projects in the community for decades, and volunteers have been at the heart of it.
New board and Colac Rotary honour
Colac Rotarians have welcomed a new board, and a charity event organiser has received the organisation’s highest honour.
Backpack partnership benefits district youth
A Colac district community drive is providing material help for homeless youth and foster children.
Golfers teeing off for local healthcare
Colac Area Health Foundation’s annual golf day has showcased the community’s generosity and commitment to strengthening health services in the region.
‘Experience of a lifetime’ for Colac fundraisers
Two friendly faces from Colac have soaked up a milestone event as part of an important cause.
Youngster bikes for brain cancer
A 12-year-old has pedalled from Mildura to Camperdown to raise more than $25,000 for brain cancer research.
Pink Stumps game proves big success
Lorne Cricket Club is potentially set to host another tradition after the immense success of the club’s inaugural Pink Stumps match.
Decking out in denim lands vital donations
An annual Colac Jeans for Genes Day fundraiser has raised $5100 for the health research charity.
Driving support for families
Colac Salvation Army will be able to help more struggling families with food this winter, thanks to help from Colac Toyota.
Rising demand for welfare puts strain on Foodshare
A Colac food charity desperately needs money to stay afloat or it will close within months, leaving struggling families without meals.
Colac fundraising lunch supports children in need
About 150 people enjoyed a special luncheon fundraiser for a children’s charity in Colac this week.
RSL Car Show backs veterans’ services
The Colac RSL Show’n’Shine Car Show has shared its profits with organisations supporting veterans and their families in the Colac district.
Special support for gift appeal
Colac and district community members have helped families smile this Christmas, with Ray White Colac receiving more than 120 gifts for the Little Ray of Giving Christmas Gift Appeal.
Continued support for wellbeing centre
Colac Area Health Foundation chair Max Arnott has welcomed a real estate developer’s donation to a planned wellbeing centre in Colac.
Colac toy run a huge success
Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club’s Christmas inaugural Colac toy appeal will return in 2023, after massive community support filled an entire Hilux van with donations.
Developers’ support for health centre
Colac property developers are helping improve community welfare, donating a percentage of money from a land sale to Colac Area Health’s Wellbeing Centre.
Revved up for toy appeal
Colac motorcyclists will take to the streets on December 16 for a new annual Christmas toy appeal.
Cancer fundraiser a massive success
AKD Softwoods has been awash with pink last month, raising more than $100,000 for McGrath Foundation breast care nurses.
Business chips in for Christmas
The staff at Quinn Funerals spend their days supporting people through some of the toughest periods of their lives, and this Christmas is no different.
Gift appeal for Colac families
A Colac business will provide families in need with a reason to smile this Christmas.
