Covering Medical Bills for Premature Babies

Covering Medical Bills for Premature Babies

For Australians expecting a baby, it is an exciting time for the whole family. You always expect that you’ll deliver a healthy baby, however there can be complications leading up to giving birth. This can be an overwhelming and scary time for any new parent. […]

Fundraising for Medical Bills in Australia

Fundraising for Medical Bills in Australia

In Australia, the cost of living can be expensive. For Australian families with a loved one who is sick or with a disability, it is a huge burden to cover the cost of medical bills. This can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, and it […]

The Costs and Challenges for Medical and Health Care For Rural and Remote Australians

The Costs and Challenges for Medical and Health Care For Rural and Remote Australians

Australia has always been known for the great outback. However, for many Australians living in rural or remote locations, they can often face many problems and challenges when seeking medical care for an illness or disability. These challenges affect not only the lifestyle and family […]

Good Life – One Republic Cover (Tyler Ward Feat. Heather Janssen)

Good Life – One Republic Cover (Tyler Ward Feat. Heather Janssen)

This week the PeoplePledge team is really feeling the vibes of One Republic’s ‘Good Life’. It’s a positive song that really puts back into perspective the value of the good times in life and how we should all treasure those moments because nothing lasts forever. […]

Who Pays for the Cost of Chronic Pain in Australia?

Who Pays for the Cost of Chronic Pain in Australia?

After doing some research, we were shocked at the division of cost when it comes to chronic pain. With millions of Australians affected by chronic pain everyday, the majority of the cost when it comes to treatment and management of chronic pain comes directly from […]

Fundraising for Chronic Pain Medication, Treatment and other Expenses

Fundraising for Chronic Pain Medication, Treatment and other Expenses

Why Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is experienced by over 3 million Australians across the nation. It is a problem that affects an individual’s lifestyle, ability to work and their overall well-being. Although there is a lot of support for Australians who are chronic pain sufferers, […]

Australians Experience of Chronic Pain

Australians Experience of Chronic Pain

National Pain Week focuses awareness and education about chronic pain which over 3 million Australians experience to date. Not all experiences are the same. It is particularly difficult to understand chronic pain because not all pain is visible, making chronic pain sometimes subjective only to […]

Out of Pocket Costs for Medication and Treatment for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Out of Pocket Costs for Medication and Treatment for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Chronic pain has in the past often been misunderstood. It is not just about inflamed joints or a bad back. Chronic pain affects 3.2 million Australians and it continues to be a huge financial problem for Australians with long term pain. Chronic pain has been […]

Fundraising For Loved Ones With Rare Diseases such as Kabuki Syndrome

Fundraising For Loved Ones With Rare Diseases such as Kabuki Syndrome

What Is Kabuki Syndrome? Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. There is very little known about the disorder worldwide. At the moment, there is no concrete evidence of the cause of kabuki syndrome. Although kabuki syndrome is a genetic disorder, in most cases there […]

Australian National Pain Week 2013

Australian National Pain Week 2013

What Is National Pain Week? National Pain Week 2013, is an annual event in Australia which recognizes Australians living with chronic pain. It is an event that not only aims to create awareness of chronic pain but aims to remove any misunderstandings or assumptions of […]