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Caitlin's Retreat Mid Year Appeal

Caitlins Retreat midyear appeal 2010We have have launched our mid-year appeal for 2010 with the goal of raising $100,000 for our Caitlin’s Retreat program. By making a tax deductible donation, you will be enabling more families to access this unique facility and receive the vital sanctuary they so urgently need.

Nestled within a park and abundant in wildlife, space, peace and tranquillity, Caitlin’s Retreat is a host farm that harnesses the known health benefits of the natural environment to help promote the health and wellbeing of young people with special needs, their parents, carers and siblings.

Click here for more information regarding this public appeal.

 
Larapinta Trail Memorable Challenge 4th-10th April 2011

GACOThe Larapinta Trail Memorable Challenge is a travel and fundraising adventure for people who want to assist the work of the Great Aussie Camp Out Fund (GACO).

Packed with adventure, our participants will be from all walks of life and have varied motives for participating. For many it’s about breaking the mould of routine and doing something completely new, exciting and worthwhile.

Watch this space for more information, or if you just can't wait, email David Petherick.

 
2010-2011 Entertainment Book

Entertainment BookSaving money and donating to a charity has never been easier!

The Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities…all with 25% to 50% off or 2-for-1 – there is over $15,000 in valuable offers. Valid from 1st June 1 2010 until 1st June 2011.

They cost just $65 and $13 from every book sold by People & Parks comes back to us to be used in support of our programs.

Click here for an order form, or contact us at info@peopleandparks.org

 
Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress

HP HP congressCongratulations to Mark Stone and his staff at Parks Victoria for the outstanding success of the inaugural Healthy Parks, Healthy People Congress!  The drawing together of park, health, medical, sport and outdoor professionals and practitioners focused attention on key health debate issues and the need to find alternative and proactive solutions to problems that is costing billions across the planet due to poor health as well as rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat destruction.

Click here for more information.

 
Wilsons Promontory Fund

Wilsons PromWe have established the Wilsons Promontory Fund to help create an open space project with linked environmental activities and interpretation outcomes.

Our target is to raise $1million in the next year!

If every visitor to The Prom made a $2 tax deductible donation, we would achieve this goal.

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