Stronger – Kelly Clarkson (Jess Moskaluke Cover)

Stronger – Kelly Clarkson (Jess Moskaluke Cover)

This week we connect with Kelly Clarkson’s new song entitled ‘Stronger’. The cover is from Jess Moskaluke. We like to dedicate this song to all the Australian families dealing with a medical crisis. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t […]

PeoplePledge Nominated For Pride Of Australia Awards 2013

PeoplePledge Nominated For Pride Of Australia Awards 2013

This week at PeoplePledge, we’ve had a busy week indeed. Not only were we featured in the Daily Telegraph, but we also received nominations for the 2013 Pride of Australia Medal, which is a big honor. We are so pleased that we have been recognised […]

Australian Celebrities Living With Diabetes

Australian Celebrities Living With Diabetes

To acknowledge Australia’s national diabetes week, the PeoplePledge team wanted to showcase a few examples of Australian celebrities who have been living with diabetes type 1 or type 2. These are just a few who you may know or even admire for their achievements. You’ll […]

Out of Pocket Costs for Australians with Diabetes

Out of Pocket Costs for Australians with Diabetes

Diabetes affects over 1 million Australians to date. Not only are their emotional and social impacts, financially Australians can find it difficult to cope to manage their diabetes to their best ability. Currently there is no cure for both forms of diabetes, type 1 and […]

National Diabetes Week Australia

National Diabetes Week Australia

What Is National Diabetes Health Week? This week all over Australia, thousands of Australians are sharing their stories of the impact of diabetes in their lives. National Diabetes Week is a week to bring greater awareness and education of Diabetes. The aim of this week […]

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatments in Australia

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatments in Australia

What Is Myelodysplastic Syndrome? The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or myelodysplasia refers to a group of primary, neoplastic stem cell disorders. This group of stem cell disorders are described to have one of the following: – Active but inefficient production of white cells, red blood cells, […]

Australian Families Matters

Australian Families Matters

We all know that the people we love matters the most in our lives. To get the best quality medical possible for your loved one, it can sometimes come with a price tag and at PeoplePledge, we believe that it shouldn’t be this way. The […]

Australians Paying Out of Pocket Costs for Health Care

Australians Paying Out of Pocket Costs for Health Care

According to the recent news article posted on the ABC news website, the average cost for individuals are adding up for Australians. The average cost is now more than $1,000 per year, where many Australians are struggling to cover costs particularly for long term illnesses […]

Fundraising for Australians with Blood Disorders

Fundraising for Australians with Blood Disorders

Blood disorders affect thousands of Australian lives each year. Myelodysplastic syndrome formerly known as preleukemia, is an example of one which is a medical condition which causes low blood count in the body, resulting to bone marrow failures and blood transfusions. Australians who have been […]

Cost a Barrier for GP Visits and Medication in Australia

Cost a Barrier for GP Visits and Medication in Australia

According to the latest news report on the Newcastle Herald Newspaper, a major barrier for Australians who are struggling financially is the cost to the doctors and the ongoing cost of medication. In the latest national health report, where over 27,000 Australians were surveyed, the […]