Accuweigh's
is an innovative charity initiative introduced to all Accuweigh branches by Accuweigh's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brenton Cunningham. Mr Cunningham
recognises the need to make a contribution back to the community through a combination of volunteering labour, the running of special events,
employing of less-privileged people, direct donations, and more.
Accuweigh staff members nominate and select charity organisation recipients to be supported by their branch. Recipients are selected on a quarterly
basis. Not only does the
Initiative benefit the community at large, staff members can also have great pride in their company.
Some of the many organisations that have benefitted from the Initiative so far are:
The Day of Difference Foundation is a charitable organisation dedicated to working for critically injured children and their families and is Mr Cunningham's favoured charity.
Throughout Australia over 60,000 children are seriously injured each year.
Autism SA's mission is to deliver specialised services and promote community awareness to facilitate an inclusive community that values individuals
and families living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our national networks ensure an ongoing commitment to specialised services and resource
development across Australia.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world’s largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research, investing more than
$150 million per year into the search to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. JDRF was founded in 1970 in the US and 1982 in Australia by a group
of determined volunteers.
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and
related substance misuse disorders in Australia. beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments
with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
Horizon Foundation is a leader in the field of disability services in Australia. Every year, over 1200 people with a disability, injury or illness
access the many services offered by Horizon Foundation.
The Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) was provides disability services to more than 3000 people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and is
supported through fundraising activities, support from the community, the corporate sector and State and Federal Governments.
The St George Foundation is a national charity that seeks to provide the best possible future for young Australians with special needs. Since
1990, over $13 million has been distributed to hundreds of charities to fund programs that improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged Australian
children.
Diabetes SA exists through the generosity of its contributing members for the purpose of:
- Providing diabetes support services
- Undertaking activities which improve understanding and awareness of diabetes
- Participating in the search for a cure
Wheelchair Sports Victoria (WSV) is the leading provider in sport and recreation for people with a physical disability throughout Victoria.
Formed in 1963, WSV has over 900 members and provides an extensive range of sport and recreation opportunities, some of which include: basketball,
athletics, swimming, rugby, tennis, handcycling, lawn bowls and shooting.