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Don’t let violence steal their childhoods. Give comfort and care.

Today only, your gift will be DOUBLED.

You’ll give a Buddy Bag to twice as many children escaping violence.

For one hour only, your donation is TRIPLED

Don't miss out! Give a Buddy Bag to 3x the children escaping violence.

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1 in 2 children miss out on a Buddy Bag. You can change that.

Alannah & Madeline Day, Thursday 17 September, is your chance to change the life of a child who’s escaping unimaginable violence and abuse.

Make an early bird donation now to help pack and send Buddy Bags to those children.

Your early donation will inspire the entire community on Alannah & Madeline Day to stop childhoods being stolen by violence.

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Start them on their road to recovery – and a better future – with the gift of a Buddy Bag.

A Buddy Bag is a backpack lovingly packed with essentials for a child escaping violence like Olivia*.

When police found Olivia, there was serious concerns for her health. She was rushed to hospital.

Children escaping violence like Olivia are scared. They feel alone. And they’re traumatised. A Buddy Bag is often the first thing they receive when they get to safety.

There was one waiting for Olivia on her hospital bed. Inside was a teddy bear for comfort, a set of PJs to help her feel warm and comfy, essential toiletries and more.

But right now, half of children escaping violence miss out on a Buddy Bag.

Thank you for your support! Donations are still open but dollar matching has ended.

Alannah & Madeline Day is a time for compassionate people like you to unite and change the lives of children escaping violence.

This year, around 11,000 Australian children will be taken into emergency care because they’re at serious risk of harm or have no safe place to live. They will be scared, traumatised and confused. They often arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

With your help, a Buddy Bag packed with essentials can be waiting for a child when they need it most. This includes toiletries, pyjamas and a soft teddy bear to help them feel safe and loved.

Please donate $58 today and give a Buddy Bag to a child who has fled a violent home.

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Help TWICE as many children escaping violence

Alannah & Madeline Day is today, Thursday 17 September.

And it’s your chance to do TWICE as much to change the life of children who are escaping unimaginable violence and abuse.

Donate now to have your gift matched Myer Community Fund, giving TWICE as many life-changing Buddy Bags to children in need.

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A Buddy Bag is a backpack lovingly packed with essentials for a child who’s escaping violence, often with nothing more than the clothes on their back.

They’re scared. They feel alone. And they’re traumatised. But then they receive a Buddy Bag.

Inside is a teddy bear for comfort, a set of PJs to help them feel warm and comfy, essential toiletries and more.

But right now, half of children escaping violence miss out.

Give now and Myer Community Fund will DOUBLE your donation and send Buddy Bags to twice as many children in crisis.

Help THREE TIMES as many children escaping violence

Alannah & Madeline Day’s “Hour of Power” is on right now.

This is your chance to do triple your impact for children who have lived through unimaginable violence and abuse.

Donate now to have your gift TRIPLE MATCHED by Myer Community Fund and Wilson Security and give THREE TIMES as many life-changing Buddy Bags.

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A Buddy Bag is a colourful backpack lovingly packed with essentials for a child who’s escaping violence, often with nothing more than the clothes on their back.

They’re scared. They feel alone. And they’re traumatised. But then they receive a Buddy Bag.

Inside is a teddy bear for comfort, a set of PJs to help them feel warm and comfy, essential toiletries and more.

But right now, half of children escaping violence miss out.

Give now and Myer Community Fund and Wilson Security will TRIPLE your donation and send Buddy Bags to THREE TIMES as many children.

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$133 raised

$400,000 Goal

$133 raised

$400,000 Goal

Every year, around 11,000 Australian children escape violent or unsafe situations.

Your kind gift now will help ensure a Buddy Bag is waiting for every one of them.

Children who get the care they need to process trauma from violence have better health outcomes, fewer mental health challenges, and are more likely to fulfil their potential in life.

That care starts with a Buddy Bag.

And that means you’ll be giving comfort and care at a very difficult time and helping make sure violence doesn't steal a childhood.

So, please, on this one extraordinary day, join thousands of others uniting to raise $400,000 for the 1 in 2 children who miss out on a Buddy Bag. Donate now.

For every child who receives a Buddy Bag, another child will miss out.

Urgent funding on Alannah & Madeline Day will help address this shortfall so that every child who needs a Buddy Bag will receive one.

On Alannah & Madeline Day – Thursday 18 September - we're calling on kind and caring members of the community to help raise $400,000 and provide 6,363 buddy bags for children in crisis.

Your early bird donation will help achieve this goal sooner.

Every year, around 11,000 Australian children escape violent or unsafe situations.

Your kind gift now will DOUBLE the number of Buddy Bags packed and sent – so one is waiting for every child who needs one.

Children who get the care they need to process trauma from violence have better health outcomes, fewer mental health challenges, and are more likely to fulfil their potential in life.

That care starts with a Buddy Bag.

So, you’ll not only be giving DOUBLE the comfort and care. You’ll be giving TWICE AS MANY hopeful beginnings on the road to lasting recovery.

So, please, on this one extraordinary day, join thousands of others uniting to raise $400,000 for the 1 in 2 children who miss out.

And donate now to have your gift MATCHED.

Every year, around 11,000 Australian children escape violent situations.

Your kind gift now will TRIPLE the number of Buddy Bags packed and sent – so one is waiting for every child who needs one.

Children who get the care they need to process trauma from violence have better health outcomes, fewer mental health challenges, and are more likely to fulfil their potential in life.

That care starts with a Buddy Bag.

That means you’ll be giving TRIPLE the comfort and care – THREE TIMES AS MANY hopeful beginnings on the road to lasting recovery.

So, please, on this one extraordinary day, in this one remarkable Hour of Power, join thousands of others uniting to raise $400,000 for the 1 in 2 children who miss out.

And donate now to have your gift TRIPLED.

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Donations will be matched between 8.00AM on Thursday, 17 September 2026 to 8.00AM on Friday, 18 September 2026 up to the value of $150,000 (AEST).

Thank you for supporting Alannah & Madeline Day

Walter Mikac AM founded the Alannah & Madeline Foundation in memory of his daughters Alannah and Madeline, who were killed at Port Arthur in 1996 – 30 years ago.

Walter believes that every child deserves to feel safe, seen and loved without being subjected to any form of violence.

Your gift of a Buddy Bag this Alannah & Madeline Day will give care and comfort to children facing the worst day of their lives, who might otherwise miss out.

In loving memory of Alannah and Madeline. 30 years on.

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