Alannah & Madeline Day
17 September

Help children escaping violence feel safe, loved and supported this Alannah & Madeline Day.

$1,881

$1,881

One Buddy Bag can mean the world for a child in crisis

Every year, 11,000 Australian children escape violence with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing. In that moment, their childhood is stolen by trauma and fear.  

On Alannah & Madeline Day, host or donate this 17 September to help give comfort, safety and care when a child needs it most.

How to get involved

Make a difference your way this Alannah & Madeline Day

However you show up for children this Alannah & Madeline Day, you’ll help provide Buddy Bags filled with essential care items, so children feel safe and loved during a frightening time. 

Make a donation

Donate to help provide Buddy Bags to children who have escaped violence with nothing – and turn a moment of fear and loss into one of comfort and safety.

Host a Purple Picnic

Gather your loved ones, community or colleagues this 17 September for a picnic, and raise funds to support children entering emergency care. 

Your impact

What your support on Alannah & Madeline Day makes possible

Give the comfort of a Buddy Bag to the 1 in 2 children missing out

Show a child that they're not alone after violence.

Provide essential toiletries and fresh PJs to help restore dignity.

Your support gave Olivia* a second chance at childhood

When four-year-old Olivia was found, she had been living without adequate food and showed signs of severe neglect.

At the hospital, a Buddy Bag filled with essentials and a cuddly teddy gave her something she hadn’t had in a long time – comfort, dignity and care.

“A sense of relief washed over us,” her aunt shared. “It reminded us we weren’t alone.”

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

Alannah & Madeline Day is in loving memory of Alannah and Madeline who were tragically killed at Port Arthur in 1996, aged just six and three.

On Alannah & Madeline Day 17 September, join us by coming together to help children escaping violence feel safe and cared for.

Because no child should have their childhood stolen by violence – just as Alannah and Madeline's was 30 years ago.

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you! Complete the contact form below and we'll be in touch.

If you prefer to speak directly with us, you can call us on 1300 720 747.

Alannah & Madeline Day Partners

Major Matching Partner

Official Partner

Alannah & Madeline Day Purple Picnic Partner