Wise Ways to Make a Difference - cont. page 5
- Is deadly palm oil in your shopping trolley?
www.palmoilaction.org.au
Make a difference to the world
- Global Vision International
Volunteer overseas on critical humanitarian and conservation projects.
Check out their family volunteering opportunities and responsible holidays.
www.global-vision-international.com/
For ethical travel guides
www.responsibletravel.com
www.ecotour.org
www.equitabletourism.org
www.socialresponse.net.au
Stand up and be counted. Add your name to petitions.
www.getup.org.au
Make a difference to animals
- Cruelty Free products and information
www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au
Make a difference to your local community
- To find Farmers' Markets:
www.whitehat.com.au/Victoria/Markets/Farmers.asp - Neighbourhood Watch
Crime Prevention and Community Safety tips
www.neighbourhoodwatch.com.au
Make a difference to people
- The Lighthouse Foundation helps homeless young people get back on their feet.
www.lighthousefoundation.org.au - Australian Mentor Centre
www.australianmentorcentre.com.au - Mentoring program for young people
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au/ - Save the Children
www.savethechildren.org.au - Help Disadvantaged Aussie Kids
www.thesmithfamily.com.au - Teach English and see the world
www.teachinternational.com
www.workinjapan.com.au - International Exchange Programs
www.iep.org.au - Wesley Do Care is a social support service for socially isolated.
Wesley Pet Pals matches friendly dogs and their owners with older people or adults with a disability who would enjoy a visit from someone with a friendly pet.
www.wesley.org.au
Wise Words
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things.
Robert Brault