Daffodil Day 2013 By Cancer Council Australia

Daffodil Day 2013 By Cancer Council Australia

Today marks a very special fundraising event called Daffodil Day which is organised and run by Cancer Council in Australia. If you haven’t already shown your support, make sure you donate and grab some Daffodils!

Parents in Australia: How Can I Help My Child With Childhood Cancer?

Parents in Australia: How Can I Help My Child With Childhood Cancer?

Every year, 600 children across Australia are diagnosed with a type of childhood cancer. According to the Children’s Cancer Institute in Australia, cancer is the leading cause of death in children within Australia. For any parent, your child’s well-being, health and happiness are the most […]

Financial Assistance for Australian Cancer Patients

Financial Assistance for Australian Cancer Patients

Do you know someone with cancer or are you going through chemotherapy at the moment? There are financial assistance support services in Australia that are aimed to helping Australians and their families to cover any expenses related to or during their diagnosis, treatment and recovery. […]

Out of Pocket Medical Bills and Costs For Australians with Breast Cancer

Out of Pocket Medical Bills and Costs For Australians with Breast Cancer

When a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, it is always an overwhelming experience. Australians who have been diagnosed require medical attention immediately. The first thought that most people need to deal with is ‘How can I get treated?’. Most often or not, you never […]

Zach Sobiech Fights Cancer Through Music Called Clouds

Zach Sobiech Fights Cancer Through Music Called Clouds

To celebrate Cancer Council Australia’s Daffodil Day fundraising event, we have a very special song by Zach Sobiech. Zach, who was based in the United States, touched many hearts worldwide for his courageous fight against cancer. He was 17 years old during the time he […]

3 Stages of Rehabilitation & Recovery  for Australians with a Brain Injury

3 Stages of Rehabilitation & Recovery for Australians with a Brain Injury

Below are the 3 stages of rehabilitation and recovery for Australians with a Brain Injury. As you can see from the timeline, the recovery of a brain injury can take at least 1 year to several years. Not all individuals who have a brain injury […]

Covering Costs for Long Term Brain Injury in Australia

Covering Costs for Long Term Brain Injury in Australia

Suffering from a long term brain injury can mean for Australian families more hardship than normal. Australians will require to cover a range of long term costs to ensure a good well-being for their loved one. Below are a few common examples of some of […]

PeoplePledge Co-founders Head Out To Rural and Remote New South Wales

PeoplePledge Co-founders Head Out To Rural and Remote New South Wales

This week PeoplePledge co-founders have been busy travelling to remote and rural locations of New South Wales. Our first stop will be Wee Waa (North of Sydney, near Narrabri). We drove 8 hours to get there and have been settling in with open arms from […]

The Impact of a Brain Injury For Australian Families

The Impact of a Brain Injury For Australian Families

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is one of the most devastating disabilities that can occur for any Australian. There are a number of problems that can be caused when an individual suffers from a brain injury. It is important to remember that these impacts affect […]

Support for Australians Recovering from a Brain Aneurysm

Support for Australians Recovering from a Brain Aneurysm

Understanding Brain Aneurysm Incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures can a difficult experience for families in Australia. When a loved one suffers from a brain aneurysm, there are a lot of questions you might have in terms of getting the right kind of support. Brain aneurysm […]