OzBargain 2018 Christmas Donations - $31,722 to Charities of Your Choice

scotty on 11/12/2018 - 18:56
Last edited 18/12/2018 - 21:53 by 1 other user

Updates

  • 13 Dec 10AM: We now have 50 charities in the poll, and will not take any more suggestions.

  • 18 Dec 10PM: We have 672 unique commenters, and a total of $31,722 will be donated to the following 6 charities (at $5,287 each)

    • beyondblue
    • Cancer Council
    • RSPCA Australia
    • R U OK?
    • Alzheimer's Australia
    • Fred Hollows Foundation

It's that time of the year where we get to do our biannually charity donations, where you, the community members, suggest and vote for the top 5 charities to receive a total of $25,000, donated by OzBargain. Moreover, for every unique commenter in this thread, we will be donating an extra $10!

Similar to last year:

  1. Check whether your favourite charity has already been suggested (they should be alphabetically sorted under Poll Options). If it has, vote it up! Otherwise you can suggest it by posting a top-level comment (i.e. not replying existing comments)

    Suggest a poll option

    If you are suggesting a charity, please provide a link & 1 or 2 sentence telling us what the charity does. It would greatly help other OzBargainers making decisions.

  2. Even if your preferred charity has been suggested, leave a comment and let us know! Remember every unique commenter on this thread will add an extra $10 to the donation.

  3. The poll will run for 7 days. After the poll expires, votes will be revealed and the top 5 charities will be sharing the pool of donation of AUD $25,000 + $10 x number of unique commenters. For example if 500 OzBargainers commented in this thread, we'll donate $30,000 to the chosen charities at $5,000 each.

    I am also putting a cap of maximum 1,000 commenters (just in case), making the cap of the donation at $35,000. If we can reach that level the donation will be shared with top 7 charities from the poll (still at $5,000 each).

Which charity should I suggest?

  • It must be a registered charity eligible for DGR (deductible gift recipient). That would unfortunately make NPOs like Wikipedia & Sea Shepherd ineligible.

  • As we are OzBargain, it would be great if the charity is Australia based or benefits Australians.

  • There are many worthy charities. However as it's for Christmas this year, let's prioritise on charities working on social welfare.

  • I will also close the suggestion feature after we have reached 50 charities.

To get started, I have included top 10 most voted charities from last year's poll. Suggestion & commenting starts today (11 Dec) and will close at 12PM on Tuesday 18 Dec. I will then work out the total amount of donation we will send to the charities, and hopefully get all the donations made by Christmas 2018.

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Comments

  • kuronai on 12/12/2018 - 14:59

    Nice job OzB!

  • carling on 12/12/2018 - 15:12

    Good job

  • CabraLB on 12/12/2018 - 15:15

    Great idea

  • sydneygirl on 12/12/2018 - 15:23
    -2
    Suggested Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

    Not affiliated just a supporter and admirer of their very important work.

    At the ASRC, our Human Rights Law Program provides free legal help to people seeking asylum. They’ve endured enough and we believe they must be given the same rights to fairness, freedom and safety that we all expect.

    Sixteen in house lawyers, a network of legal partners and hundreds of legal volunteers have been fighting case after case to stop people being sent back to the country they fled in fear of their lives.

    The truth is that what’s happening to people seeking asylum in this country is shameful.

    FightAgainstInjustice

  • cumquat on 12/12/2018 - 15:25

    :)

  • sydneygirl on 12/12/2018 - 15:28
    -1
    Suggested National Justice Project

    Again, no affiliation but a supporter and admirer. For the past 2 years we have helped crowdfund 2 lawyers. Seeing the results has been amazing and excellent return on investment for our donations. Those kids that Morrison likes to boast he has taken off Nauru? Each one of them the National Justice Project has had to fight against the government in court to bring them here. And won again and again and again, because it is the right thing to do. It's time again to crowdfund for another year.

    From their website:

    We advocate for the development of law and a justice system which is fair, just and equitable, taking on the most challenging cases that will advance human rights.

    The National Justice Project works with some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and communities, providing legal support to people who struggle to access justice.

    We take strategic legal action to advance social justice, with a focus on Aboriginal communities and asylum seekers.

  • plasmapuff on 12/12/2018 - 15:30

    Thanks Scotty!

  • jccool on 12/12/2018 - 15:36

    That's very nice !

  • Tink on 12/12/2018 - 15:41

    Thanks Scotty and OzB!

  • ozbargainer88 on 12/12/2018 - 15:42

    Good on you Scotty +$10

  • richrichie on 12/12/2018 - 16:04

    Thanks ozbargain!

  • aileron on 12/12/2018 - 16:17

    Thanks for doing this.

  • Gaz1 on 12/12/2018 - 16:36

    Another great gesture from the Ozb team!

  • lewist on 12/12/2018 - 16:36

    anotha one

  • theguyrules on 12/12/2018 - 16:45

    Alzheimer's Australia is very deserving of this :)

  • sharks on 12/12/2018 - 16:47
    Suggested Kidney Health Australia

    Kidney Health Australia

    Great organisation that supports research and patients dealing with kidney failure/impairment. I’ve had kidney failure since 22 and I’m now 26 on dialysis. Hoping they can fund future trials etc where they make bionic kidneys for patients so you don’t have to become immune suppressed for a transplant

    • idonotknowwhy on 13/12/2018 - 09:34

      That sounds like a very worthy cause. Damn, there are so many good causes in here, it's difficult to choose.
      I'm sticking with Alzheimer's for now because I think it's under represented but this one is a close #2.
      I hope they get bionic kidneys soon and that you have access to them.

  • oceanlink on 12/12/2018 - 17:09
    Suggested FOP Australia

    I'd like to suggest FopAustralia.

    Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is one of the rarest, most disabling genetic conditions known to medicine, causing bone to form in muscles (and other soft tissue) leading to ongoing and permanent restriction of movement. It is a progressive disease and there is no cure yet.

    Aka The Stone Man Syndrome as some articles and videos refer it as.

    https://fopaustralia.org/

  • tycoonz on 12/12/2018 - 17:16

    If anyone only posts in 1 thread, make it this one! Love the fact OzBargain gives back

  • SydneySwan on 12/12/2018 - 17:21

    Great to see OzBargain doing this - can't go past the Cancer Council as lost both parents to cancer,

  • kaboom mel on 12/12/2018 - 17:27

    Great work

  • Lord Fart Bucket on 12/12/2018 - 17:33

    Keep up the good work :)

  • Toothfairy0412 on 12/12/2018 - 17:39

    Great always!

  • TheMommy on 12/12/2018 - 17:39
    +1
    Suggested Miracle Babies

    Miracle Babies — Provides support, education and resources for families of premature and sick newborns.

    "Every year in Australia around 48,000 newborn babies require the help of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN). 27,000 of these babies are born premature and up to 1,000 babies lose their fight for life."

  • [Deactivated] on 12/12/2018 - 17:46
    Suggested Redkite

    Excellent +10 thanks

    Redkite —

    Redkite is an Australian cancer charity providing essential support to children and young people (0–24 years) with cancer, and the family and support network who care for them.

  • EFC94 on 12/12/2018 - 17:48
    Suggested Orange Sky Australia

    Orange Sky Australia —

    Orange Sky operates 222 shifts across 22 locations every week around Australia. To date, we've provided 83,488 loads of washing, 6,285 warm showers and most importantly, 138,151 hours of genuine and non-judgemental conversation. Click on any of the location dots on the map to see live statistics and links to more information.

  • rayboy2006 on 12/12/2018 - 17:56

    amazing stuff

  • oodian on 12/12/2018 - 17:59

    Great initiative OzB team. Good luck to all charities.

  • jpee on 12/12/2018 - 18:00

    Great work ozbargin

  • John on 12/12/2018 - 18:03

    <3

  • Reggie74 on 12/12/2018 - 18:17

    Kids with Cancer Foundation — Cancer is awful in all cases but having kids of my own I hate seeing any child suffer. This has already been suggested so please delete mine as an option. Great OzBargain festive tradition.

    Merry Christmas to all

  • thewhip93 on 12/12/2018 - 18:46

    Thanks

  • tetra on 12/12/2018 - 18:49

    Thank you.

  • Wystri Warrick on 12/12/2018 - 19:15

    Merry Christmas.

  • riitiir on 12/12/2018 - 19:25

    +10 well done team!!

  • inconspicuous on 12/12/2018 - 19:31

    Charity yay

  • zooter on 12/12/2018 - 19:39

    $10 from me

  • Tasmaniac on 12/12/2018 - 19:58
    +1

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  • zoob on 12/12/2018 - 20:07

    Thanks for doing it again this year

  • Opulentus on 12/12/2018 - 20:08

    Thanks for another great year!

  • humbala on 12/12/2018 - 20:13

    It's great to see this again, thanks again and wish you guys Merry Xmas!

  • gibbles on 12/12/2018 - 20:28

    Thanks team for helping out a few charities at christmas :D

  • cashmerebunny on 12/12/2018 - 20:42

    First time commenting on OzBargain after lurking for many years :D

  • machonacho on 12/12/2018 - 21:02

    Excellent work guys, great idea!

  • gtech on 12/12/2018 - 21:04
    +1

    Title: Xmas Donation
    URL: https://www.ozbargain.com.au
    Coupon Code: OZB$10
    Start: 11/12/2018 Expiry: 18/12/2018
    Category: Other
    Description: Christmas Donation to a worthy cause. Don't forget to use your Xmas gift cards for an extra %5 Christmas spirit. And of course, use your cashback offer for another 2% Christmas cheer. Free shipping and $0 min spend
    Merry Christmas

  • Rohangiga on 12/12/2018 - 21:07

    Nice one!!

  • MagicOZ on 12/12/2018 - 21:10

    Happy to help with just writing that simple comment. Thanks for helping the others Ozbargain.

  • sash213 on 12/12/2018 - 21:24

    10 more

  • TailsK on 12/12/2018 - 21:31

    Thanks Scotty!

  • michaelc33 on 12/12/2018 - 21:42

    Love this post of ozb

  • runybix on 12/12/2018 - 22:07

    Great initiative OzB

  • activ8newbs on 12/12/2018 - 22:15

    Proud to be part of this community!

  • TurnipHead on 12/12/2018 - 22:18

    Great initiatve Scotty!

    Question for the community - does anyone know of any charities that are matching donations for XMas? In the past, I have seen some do this where generous supporters offer to match donations up to a certain amount and am thinking it might be good way to maximise donations. Plus if there are any i am interested in, i might as well donate part of my usual EOFY donation :)

    Only ones i've noticed so far are Opportunity Australia and CBM Australia

  • Derpaldinho on 12/12/2018 - 22:22

    Great work once again Scotty.

  • fedwood on 12/12/2018 - 23:05

    Comment

  • John Kimble on 12/12/2018 - 23:05

    $10

  • Trop on 12/12/2018 - 23:11

    +10

  • The Wololo Wombat on 12/12/2018 - 23:23

    Thanks Scotty!

  • newsense on 12/12/2018 - 23:28
    Suggested Muslim Aid Australia

    Muslim Aid Australia

    https://www.maanational.org.au

    These ppl do some good work and have been recently very active in providing support to farmers.

    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/muslim-charity-donates-three-tru…

  • zrmx on 12/12/2018 - 23:41

    Thanks again for the donations, and an encouragement for everyone to be generous (that everyone can still donate outside OzBargain too!).

  • cabler365 on 13/12/2018 - 00:03

    Thanks Scotty!

  • bokchoy on 13/12/2018 - 00:04

    great stuff as always OzBargain!

  • Understandable on 13/12/2018 - 00:26

    Good job

  • [Deactivated] on 13/12/2018 - 01:09

    Edited: Short Statured People of Australia —

    The Short Statured People of Australia (SSPA) is a non-profit organisation that provides support and information for people with conditions of dwarfism, their families and other interested members of the community. The SSPA is made up of volunteers who aim to educate the community, provide peer and parent support, participate in programs that benefit the dwarfism community and promote the achievements of people with dwarfism. The SSPA actively supports the Children’s Hospitals, Bone Dysplasia Clinics and Genetic Support Networks throughout Australia.

  • ilikedeals on 13/12/2018 - 01:28

    Thank you!

  • SomeRandom on 13/12/2018 - 01:49

    Amazing Stuff OzB!

  • bwad on 13/12/2018 - 02:22

    Thanks OzB

  • Cluster on 13/12/2018 - 02:24
    Suggested Red Cross

    Red Cross. Helping people for 155 years

  • POWERevolution on 13/12/2018 - 02:37
    Suggested Autism SA

    Autism SA - https://www.autismsa.org.au/make-a-donation

    WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER?
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the term used to describe a condition that affects development of an individual across their lifespan.
    Social communication, restricted interests and behaviours and sensory processing differences are the main areas of development affected.
    The term 'spectrum' is used to indicate that no two people with autism are the same. The differences depend on the combinations of social ability, communication level, cognitive ability (IQ), age, personality and many other factors.
    This is why it is important to ensure that support and intervention is individualised to get the best possible outcomes and get the most out of life.
    Each person on the spectrum is unique and has both strengths and difficulties. Helping someone with autism begins with acceptance, knowledge and understanding of autism and the individual.
    What causes ASD?
    The cause is unknown at present but it is generally accepted that it is caused by variations in brain structure or function. There is evidence to suggest that genetics plays an important role in the cause of ASD; it is likely to be multiple genes. Genes may create a “susceptibility” to developing ASD but researchers have not yet identified a single "trigger" that causes ASD to develop. There is no medical or genetic screening currently available.
    How common is ASD?
    ASD affects 1 in 100 individuals (Fernell and Gillberg, 2010) in Australia and more males than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 4:1 (Freitag, 2007; Abrahams and Geschwind, 2008)

    Great work OZB!
    +10

  • barkingsparrow on 13/12/2018 - 02:38

    Nice one!

  • movieman on 13/12/2018 - 05:36
    Suggested The Heart Foundation

    https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/

    The Heart Foundation.

    Unfortunately many deaths still result front heart diseases, and the Heart Foundation works on trying to prevent them.

  • messej on 13/12/2018 - 06:23

    New to this site, but every time I have a look on here it just keeps getting better! Awesome work OzBargain crew.

  • cjmoore on 13/12/2018 - 06:28

    Amazing work OzB!

  • grasstown on 13/12/2018 - 07:32

    Thank you

  • pantsparty on 13/12/2018 - 07:45

    $10 more please - can I have a tax receipt?

  • syousef on 13/12/2018 - 08:24

    Where does OzBargain get $25k+ ?

    • Baysew on 13/12/2018 - 08:31

      From ads. This pays for the staff and webpage. One of the advantages of being a member is the ability to turn off the ads in settings.

  • DealsyMcDealsalot on 13/12/2018 - 08:29

    💪🤠👌

  • Sobieski on 13/12/2018 - 08:33

    Great initiative scotty.

  • PAZMAT on 13/12/2018 - 08:41

    Not sure if it's been suggested - Raise Foundation

  • Stoz on 13/12/2018 - 08:48
    +1
    Suggested Mercy Ships

    Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare and health worker training to developing countries. All staff on the ships are volunteers.

    https://mercyships.org.au

  • alisso on 13/12/2018 - 08:58

    Great to see this community giving back at Xmas <3

  • dantione on 13/12/2018 - 08:58

    Wow I'd never heard of Lighthouse Foundation… What a wonderful cause!

  • railspider on 13/12/2018 - 09:05

    That'll be an extra $10 thanks Scotty

  • pogichinoy on 13/12/2018 - 09:25

    Thank you :)

    • scotty on 13/12/2018 - 09:47

      You suggested Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but is there a specific charity that you are thinking of?

      • pogichinoy on 17/12/2018 - 14:45

        Sorry, it was Red Nose.

  • LookAtMeow on 13/12/2018 - 09:27

    I'd like to put forward the Animal Welfare League of QLD. They do great work and deserve all the help they can get. They've been registered for DGR since 2007 as per: http://www.abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/75521498584

    Website: https://www.awlqld.com.au

    The OzBargain community and owner which just keeps on giving, thanks for bring a top bloke Scotty.

  • dom on 13/12/2018 - 09:28

    Awesome

  • kokomo1978 on 13/12/2018 - 09:29

    Thankyou!

  • sentinel on 13/12/2018 - 09:38

    Merry Christmas Scotty and the team

  • nukie on 13/12/2018 - 09:44

    Good job!

  • OuttaFresh on 13/12/2018 - 10:00

    +$10

  • scotty on 13/12/2018 - 10:07
    +1

    Here's an update — we now have 50 charities listed in the poll, and will not take any more suggestions. I know there are many other worthwhile charities to donate to — put them on your own list, or wait until our next Christmas charity donations in 2019.

  • thriftybunny on 13/12/2018 - 10:18

    +$10
    Thanks for another year fellow OzB!

  • jmu93 on 13/12/2018 - 10:43

    Leukemia Foundation please.

    Great work OzBargain - Merry Christmas all!

  • Kallo on 13/12/2018 - 10:51

    Thank you ozb

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