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Gen Z perspective on charity work

Communities across Australia are still feeling the impact of the devastating bushfires that swept the nation earlier this year. This Prime Day, we’ve teamed up with Drought Angels to help deliver smiles to some regional Aussie families across the country....

Amazon Australia teams up with Drought Angels to help Aussies impacted by bushfires

Communities across Australia are still feeling the impact of the devastating bushfires that swept the nation earlier this year. This Prime Day, we’ve teamed up with Drought Angels to help deliver smiles to some regional Aussie families across the country....

Could 2020 become the year of the Happiness Pandemic

I have a question for you… What is a thrill that doesn’t fade with repetition …a high that reduces stress, increases wellbeing, and enhances your mood …a connection that grounds us as humans AND more young people are doing it than ever before...?...

Update from the Directors Desk: May 2020

We have been working hard this month to bring our staff and volunteers back from working at home. Ensuring we keep everyone safe and are compliant with COVID 19 regulations and restrictions. Hand sanitising stations, floor markings and other requirements have been implemented so that everyone who works or visits...

The Purposeful Purchase

“2020 is quickly becoming the year the World would rather forget.” Amid so much loss and uncertainty it is sometimes difficult to find a positive; but if you look within your ‘community’ there is a change evolving – and it’s a good one…...

Our Year In Review: 2018-19 Annual Report

After the surge of media focus and the increase in donations in 2018/2019, Drought Angels charity status changed from small to large and with this so did our reporting requirements. The biggest challenge was to produce an Annual Report, which seemed to be a daunting task. Thankfully, with the help...

Angels on the Road with Tam & Sal

Day 1 Today, we started our trek west from Drought Angels HQ in Chinchilla, ready to travel the 455km to Charleville with a boot full of Drought Angels Care Packs and Hamper Boxes. Yep, we were ready for an adventure in the vehicle we have dubbed “Freddy the Fortuner”! Whilst travelling...

Update from the Directors Desk: April 2020

#lestweforget This year more than ever we have all seen the spirit of Australia and Australians battle to remember those who fought for our freedom and for our way of life during this pandemic. As I stood at the end of my driveway, at dawn on Saturday morning, I was...

How to Fundraise for your favourite Charity in this ever-changing World of COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed our world and how we live in it. Many of us are faced with challenges unlike any we have experienced before… The Not-For-Profit sector are feeling the gravity of these challenges as our community navigates a changing landscape… Forced closure of businesses, job losses and border closures are changing...