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GALLERY: Food for Thought – Sydney

Dogtober

Guide dogs help to change the lives of many Australians, as an extra pair of hands and as a much loved companion. Find out how you can get involved in Dogtober and help raise funds for and support Assisted Dogs Australia.

Deaf musicians feel the beat

A band maestro in a Brazilian public school is teaching music to the most unlikely students: the deaf.

What is Ocsober?

More than 22,000 people die in Australia each year as a result of alcohol and drug abuse. Ocsober is a fundraising initiative that encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of October.

Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Jordan

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, who have fled the bloodshed of their country.

National Child Protection Week

More than 30,000 children are abused each year. National Child Abuse Awareness Week promotes awareness in the community of the extent of child abuse and neglect.

Running for a cause

Dan Englund set himself the challenge of running 1000km to raise awareness for the National Stroke Foundation after suffering a stroke at the age of 38. Hear more of his story

Free the children

Free The Children began as a group of 12 year old’s dreaming of saving the world and now provides education to 55,000 children everyday.

Autism: early intervention and support

We speak to Trevor Clarke from Autism Spectrum Australia about the growing need for support services for autistic children and their families and which early behaviour indicators to watch out for.

Stopping homelessness, the delicious way

CEO and founder of STREAT, Rebecca Scott provides hospitality training to young people who are on the brink of homelessness.

The Nangala Project

Co owner of indigenous art and design group The Jumbana Group, Ros Moriarty is currently working on the Nangala Project, a non-profit initiative to relieve poverty and disadvantage among Australian Indigenous children.

Indigenous Literacy Day: 5 September

Joint creator of the non-profit Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, Kim Kelly changes the lives of children in Australia’s most marginalised communities.

Interview: Leigh Power – Head Chef, Gingerboy

Head chef at Melbourne’s Gingerboy restaurant, Leigh Power chats to us about his unique laneway street food concept, and his participation in the National Stroke Foundation’s Food For Thought dinner.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Michael Fox

Head chef at Melbourne’s Henry and the Fox restaurant, Michael Fox is also cooking at this year’s Food for Thought event, helping support the National Stroke Foundation.

MiNDFOOD Radio Epsiode 4: Louise Baxter

CEO of the Starlight Children’s Foundation Louise Baxter talks to us about her inspiring work

MiNDFOOD Radio – Andrea Francolini

Andrea Francolini’s life changed after embarking on a photographic trip to Pakistan. He shares his inspiring story with MiNDFOOD Radio.

The Key of Sea

In a celebration of culture diversity, well-known Australian musicians have joined with a handful of migrant and refugee musicians to create a glorious album titled The Key of Sea. Listen to Sarah Blasko and Ajak Kwai’s track Nyiir Ienquarr.

Newman’s Own

Sue Home from Paul Newman’s Own Foundation talks about the great opportunities they have available for New Zealand charities in 2010, MiNDFOOD Radio Presents.

Trafficking trade

A secretive Australia-based charity dedicated to hunting down human traffickers has had a breakthrough in Cambodia, MiNDFOOD reports.

Kiehl’s in the community

Kiehl’s is giving back to non-profit organisations to support the community and environment, MiNDFOOD reports.

Hollywood stars lead charity drive

Haiti’s devastating earthquake has moved Hollywood and pop music stars to lead a rally for disaster relief donations and open their own wallets, led by Haitian hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean, MiNDFOOD reports.

Annie Lennox’s Charity work

Images of UK pop star Annie Lennox and her work for charity worldwide, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

UNICEF Mother’s Day Event

Images of the giant UNICEF baby blanket to be unveiled on Mother’s Day, on MiNDFOOD.

Burns Support: Designer Masks

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