National Breast Cancer Foundation, an Australian charity that funds breast cancer research with a lofty goal of zero deaths from breast cancer. This nomination came from Tim Chiselett, Degree C Mechanical Project Manager, whose family sadly has firsthand experience with breast cancer.

Cure for MND Foundation, widely known for its Big Freeze Fight MND campaign, which raises funds for medical research and clinical trials to find a treatment and cure for Motor Neuron Disease (MND), along with providing equipment and aids for those with MND. Hamish Curwen-Begg, a Fairbrother Project Manager in Central Victoria, nominated Cure for MND Foundation following a personal connection battling MND.

Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, which raises funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, an iconic Australian institution providing critical care and services to sick children and families. Ben Millar, Fairbrother Manager West Melbourne, made this nomination after seeing firsthand the care this institution provides.

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF), which provides direct services to children who have suffered or were at risk of abuse, neglect, and trauma, in the form of counselling, practical assistance, emotional support, and material aid. The ACF also conducts research, prevention, and education programs aimed to raise public awareness about the problem of child abuse and family violence. Dylan Graham, Fairbrother Project Manager in Northwest Tasmania, and partner Bec nominated the ACF when their experience as loving foster parents gave them a glimpse into the impact of childhood neglect, violence, and homelessness.

DEBRA Australia, which provides support to families living with the rare and painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), as well as research into treatments and public awareness raising for EB. DEBRA Australia was nominated by Sam Gray, Fairbrother Facilities Management, and his partner Vrony, whose nephew and other family members are affected by EB.

Working It Out, one of the few Tasmanian charities that provides counselling, support, advocacy, and other services to the LGBTIQA+ community. Cadence Mitchell, Fairbrother Marketing and Communications Coordinator nominated WIO, following their own journey into gender identity, recognising the significant value that comes with understanding, safe spaces, and the opportunity to connect with other members of the LGBTIQA+ community and allies.

HeartKids Limited, which focuses on support for children with congenital heart disease.  Fairbrother Estimator Stuart Eaton and his partner have a delightful 1-year old born with a ventricular septal defect (often called a ‘hole in heart’) and hence Stuart felt great alignment with this charity and its work.

Diabetes Australia – Tasmania, which develops and delivers support, coordinated care and prevention services – locally and nationally – and partners with other diabetes organisations across Australia to positively change people’s lives. The nominee of this charity was Fairbrother’s Nick Freeman who has a sister managing type 1 diabetes.

Myeloma Foundation of Australia, which exists to support, educate, inform, empower and bring hope to people who are living with myeloma and their loved ones. Fairbrother’s Joel Mahoney had a family member diagnosed with this form of blood cancer in recent years and saw this nomination as a way of giving back to a charity that is making a positive difference to his and other families with a myeloma diagnosis.

The Trustee for Leila Rose Foundation Trust Fund, a local charity in Warrnambool that exists to support families facing the crisis of a rare childhood cancer diagnosis. Fairbrother’s Aaron Finnigan nominated this charity to give back to the local hard working team.

Koala Kids Foundation Limited, a charity focused on supporting children and young people affected by cancer. Fairbrother Facility Management team member Sam Gray nominated this charity specifically because of the support they gave young Tasmanian Ella James, who passed away earlier this year after a tough battle with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Challenge Cancer Support Network, another amazing organisation supporting kids and their families living with cancer. This nomination came from Degree C’s Nic McConnell after the organisation provided substantial support to Nic, his partner, and their little person who had an extended stay in Melbourne for treatment.