JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC Here we list upcoming community fundraising events and activities. For further details please call 9382 4523.
In 2012, photography students at Hornsby College of Tafe set out to shoot Cockatoo Island through high dynamic range imaging (HDR). This technique enables a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest areas of an image, and more accurately represents the intensity of levels found in real scenes. The resulting images are clear, hyper-real shots that draw you into the sky, metal and weather of Sydney’s unique Cockatoo Island.
10% of sales donated to the Black Dog Institute
Where: Glasshouse Roving Gallery exhibit Level 2, Glasshouse at 150 Pitt Street.
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On Sunday 27 May 2012, more than 17,000 people will come together to take part in the HBF Run for a Reason, presented by The West Australian.
Now in its third year, the HBF Run for a Reason has become one of the fastest growing events on the WA sporting calendar, with 14,000 participants raising over $365,000 in 2011. And for the first time the HBF Run for a Reason team are proud to invite all local health related charities to join in the fun. The event aims to raise over $400,000 in 2012.
In partnership with Everyday Hero, HBF Run for a Reason will offer participants the chance to raise funds for a charity close to their heart. This presents a great opportunity for you to engage those participants and have them raise funds for you in the weeks leading to the event. There are no additional marketing levies to take advantage of this opportunity.
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The Age Run Melbourne is back again in 2012 with the event set to prove its rapidly growing reputation as Victoria's premier community fitness event. Encompassing elements of philanthropy, a fun vibrant course and iconic Melbourne landmarks, the 2012 event is one not to be missed.
The 2011 event was a resounding success with more than 20,500 participants enjoying the chance to get outdoors, challenge themselves and raise funds for their favourite charity - resulting in excess of $1.27 million much needed funds being raised for a wide variety of causes!
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Set to take place on Sunday, 15 July, 2012, the event offers people of all ages and abilities to participate. With the option of 5km run/walk, 10km run and half-marathon distances, 'anyone can' join in the challenge and enjoy walking or running their way through Melbourne, as they tackle this established, winter warming event.
Since Run Melbourne's inception in 2008, in excess of $3 million has been raised for charity with 2012 being no different as the fundraising target is set to $1.6 million!
Fundraisers were more engaged than ever in 2011, with the average amount raised per active fundraising page being more than $500! That means with only 30 supporters participating in Run Melbourne 2012, more than $15,000 could be raised for your charity.
Everyday Hero has once again partnered with Run Melbourne as the official fundraising partner giving all participants the opportunity to have a fundraising page created for them upon completion of their registration for the event.
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Join Llew Dowley and her 'Start Talking Start Running' team for this year's Sutherland2Surf and raise money for the Black Dog Institute.
Fit or not, you can join this group for a fun day to travel the 11km from Sutherland to Wanda Beach, Cronulla.
You can run, jog, walk or crawl - who cares how you get there, just so long as you finish! Contact Llew to join her team at llewdowley@gmail.com.
Don't regret not joining in the fun!
Be part of something extra special in the 2012 City2Surf, Sunday August 12. Black Dog Institute have 50 highly valued 'Golden Charity Ticket' places for runners who would like to raise funds for the Institute.
Ticket holders have the advantage of starting behind the elites in the red start group and places are limited and allocated to runners based on the strength of their commitment to fundraising. These placements are red hot and with only 50 gold tickets they will go quickly.
Register and tells us A.why you should be one of the Golden Charity ticket entrants and B. how much you think you can fundraise to help us increase awareness and services for people suffering from a mood disorder.
Click here to run for the Black Dog Institute and register for your 'Golden Charity Ticket'
Join hundreds of yogis and some of Australia’s most influential teachers on Sunday September 9th in the Yoga Aid World Challenge: a 24-hour global yoga relay.
Beginning in Australia, the World Challenge will follow the sun west, tour through 20+ countries, and end at sunset in Los Angeles.
At the 200+ events around the world, we will celebrate the collective power of yogis by practicing together in the this global event and fundraising for charity. The goal? $1 million for charity including the Black Dog Institute.
The Challenge will kick off in Sydney at the Domain, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens, from 8am-11am. To help celebrate your fundraising accomplishment, MC YOGI will perform a special celebration concert after the 2-hour yoga practice.
Register for free, raise funds for a local charity though your own Yoga Aid fundraising page, and have the opportunity to practice with some of Australia's best teachers!
R U OK?Day is a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide by encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and help stop little problems turning into big ones.
On that day, we want everyone across the country from all backgrounds and walks of life to ask family, friends and colleagues, "Are you OK?"
The Black Dog Institute's community and workplace programs aim to break the stigma that prevents people from help-seeking.
The Black Dog Institute's community and workplace programs aim to break the stigma that prevents people from help-seeking.
Registrations for the Blackmores Sydney Running festival are now open.
Exercise Your Mood and run for the Black Dog Institute in this year’s Blackmores Sydney Running Festival.
There are four different exciting events to cater for all ages and abilities. So register now to secure early bird registration fee.
On Sunday 16 September you can enjoy Australia's most scenic marathon course and help make a difference by raising money for the Black Dog Institute in the Bridge Run, Family Fun Run, Half Marathon or Marathon events.
This is a great chance to get outside, get active, rise to your own personal challenge and go the extra mile and fundraise!
Click here to register and start fundraising
Not taking part but still want to make a difference? Find a runner to support and make a secure online donations to them.
Exercise Your Mood is a national fundraising campaign for the Black Dog Institute to increase awareness in the community about the importance of regular exercise for maintaining good mental health.
People of all ages can participate by
Be a sport and exercise your mood this September!
For fundraising ideas in your school or workplace click here.
For more information email: f.mortimer@blackdoginstitute.org.au
In August 2012, Sydney University student Edward Fernon will represent Australia at the London Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon, a competition consisting of horse riding, running, shooting, fencing & swimming. On his return this experienced horseman takes up his next challenge ‐to ride his horse from Braidwood NSW to Melbourne.
Legend has it that the inaugural Melbourne Cup winner Archer was ridden from Nowra to Melbourne back in 1861 although newspaper articles now suggest that this is highly unlikely. Ed’s course will take him from Archer’s birth place at Jembaicumbene just outside of Braidwood to meet up with the National Bicentennial Trail at Yarralumla and then on to Melbourne in time for the 2012 Melbourne Cup on 6th November.
This is a distance in excess of 1,000 kilometres.
WHY? He is driven to do this because a close family member has suffered from depression over the last ten years. Following the Legend of Archer will raise funds for the Black Dog Institute.
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Have you ever dreamt about trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu but just haven’t got around to it? Well this bucket list destination is now within reach so put it on your must do list for 2012! Challenge yourself on a 12 day unforgettable adventure challenge to Peru in October this year and you will also be helping to raise funds to support Black Dog community education programs.
Click here for trip details and to download an information pack.
Now in its seventh year, this excellent three day ride is being organised from Sydney's Taronga Zoo to Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
If you enjoy cycling, challenge yourself this year to this 420km ride which takes you through the Blue Mountains and Great Diving Range.
Thank you for being involved in the 30th anniversary Noosa Triathlon!
Arising from very humble beginnings in 1983, USM EVENTS has developed the triathlon into a first class international multi sport and entertainment event. Every year national and international competitors and spectators flock to Queensland's shores to witness not only Noosa's most prominent annual festival, but also Australia's largest triathlon event and the largest Multi Sport Festival of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
The festival raised nearly $170,000 for charity in 2011 and hopes to exceed this amount through the 2012 event! Help break the record and raise memorable funds for official event charities or for one close to your heart.
As the world’s second largest Olympic Distance Triathlon, and the largest in Australia, the Noosa Triathlon has become an event stepped in rich history and uniqueness not matched anywhere in the world. The festival is brought together with an irresistible mix of sport and entertainment coupled with, sun and surf in one of Australia’s most popular destinations – Noosa. It has been Australia’s most popular triathlon for 29 years and sells out within hours of entries opening, drawing 8,500 competitors to the Olympic-distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) challenge that also lures our top professionals.
If you think it’s all about triathlon, you’d be absolutely wrong. There’s a weeklong festival of swimming, cycling, running, triathlon events for everyone from 7 – 80+, golf tournament (celebrity and corporate), Queensland’s largest sport and lifestyle expo - the SEVEN Noosa Sport and Lifestyle Expo, corporate/VIP facilities, and serious after Party you’ll also need to train for.
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