Paradise – Coldplay

Paradise – Coldplay

Coldplay’s song entitled Paradise is a great song in line with this week’s key feature, childhood cancer in Australia. Check out the official music video by the band below. When she was just a girl She expected the world But it flew away from her […]

Happy Father’s Day: Fundraisers for and from Australian Dads!

Happy Father’s Day: Fundraisers for and from Australian Dads!

PeoplePledge just wanted to say Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers across Australia. We hope that everyone is enjoying quality time with family today. In light of Father’s Day, PeoplePledge also wanted to mention a few fundraisers online right now. Check them out […]

Early Intervention Services for Children in Australia with a Hearing Impairment

Early Intervention Services for Children in Australia with a Hearing Impairment

If you have a child with a hearing impairment, you may be eligible for the Better Start for Children with Disability (Better Start) initiative which includes up to $12,000 worth of funding that can be used for early intervention services and treatments. This is particularly […]

I’m All Ears…Hearing Awareness Week!

I’m All Ears…Hearing Awareness Week!

PeoplePledge bringing awareness about hearing impairment in Australia. Check out eh blog for more articles and information about the Hearing Awareness Week.

Understanding the Impact of Hearing Loss for Australian Children

Understanding the Impact of Hearing Loss for Australian Children

With over 500 babies born in Australia with hearing loss, the impact of hearing loss can be a lifelong experience for both the individual and family. For an Australian child that is growing and developing every day, the effects of hearing loss can impact them […]

10 Facts about Australian Children with Hearing Impairments

10 Facts about Australian Children with Hearing Impairments

To create greater awareness of Hearing Awareness Week, PeoplePledge wanted to share 10 interesting facts about Australian children with a hearing impairment or who have had a loss of hearing. These facts are sourced from Hear For You, a non-profit organization in Australia that aims […]

Learn more about 2013 Hearing Awareness Week in Australia

Learn more about 2013 Hearing Awareness Week in Australia

Hearing Awareness Week is an annual Australian event held national wide on the last week of August. This week aims to promote and create greater awareness for individuals about hearing impairment and ways in which individuals can help prevent and/or protect their hearing. In 2013, […]

The Ready Set – Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever) Sign Language Video

The Ready Set – Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever) Sign Language Video

This week is Hearing Awareness Week in Australia. At PeoplePledge, we wanted to select a song for the playlist that incorporates what this week will be about. The Ready Set band released a song called ‘Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever). What drew us […]

The Real Cost of Cancer for Australians

The Real Cost of Cancer for Australians

When researching on the real cost of caner for individual Australians, the numbers can be very overwhelming according to the research from Cancer Council Australia. With an average cost per household or per person for their entire lifetime of $47,200. What are cancer patients in […]

Financial Assistance Options for Breast Cancer Patients in Australia

Financial Assistance Options for Breast Cancer Patients in Australia

In 2009, according to The government website, Cancer Australia, breast cancer was the most common form of cancer in women. Today, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with cancer. It still remains one of the most common forms of cancer. Breast cancer patients in Australia […]