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DFP staff all around the country join together each year to have a cuppa for cancer research. A great array of cakes, biscuits and other goodies are exchanged for donations to help research into cancer. Contributions assists the work the Cancer Council does on cancer control activities - funding research and providing information and public education, cancer prevention advice and services and support for patients and their carers. For more information visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au |
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GordonCare is a leading independent not for profit organisation providing residential care for children in crisis along with access, contact and therapeutic services for separated families. DFP staff have supported the children of GordonCare by providing gifts for them at Christmas time. For more information visit www.gordoncare.org |
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DFP has undertaken to support beyondblue - the National depression initiative by way of raising awareness. beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. To find out about depression, what to do about it and how to help someone go towww.beyondblue.org.au. You could also phone 1300 22 4636. For counselling or urgent assistance, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. |
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Each year, DFP staff support Jeans for Genes Day – the official fundraising day for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Funds raised go towards the prevention and better treatment of genetic diseases that afflict children such as leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and many other disorders. Every little bit helps and it is a great excuse to wear jeans to work. For more information visit www.jeans4genes.com.au |
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The annual Walk to Cure Diabetes is the JDRF's most popular event, uniting over 80,000 people in Australia to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. The Walk is fun for families, friends and workmates. DFP participates each year in raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). In 2002, DFP teamed with one of our major clients, BP, and walked Albert Park Lake in support of this fundraising campaign. For more information visit www.jdrf.org.au/walk |