Upcoming events

Come and join the Canberra Branch and be involved in planning and arranging activities to raise the profile and funding for Save the Children projects. You can be involved by contacting Save the Children Australia ACT council at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday 2 June

We will be holding a Charity Auction Ball to assist in fundraising. This special event will feature guest host and a gourmet degustation menu.

To find out more click on the invite below.

Latest news

High Tea at the Lodge raises $15,000 for children most in need

Save the Children Australia raised $15,000 during a special event at the residence of the Prime Minister in Canberra on Sunday.
High Tea at the Lodge raised funds for the Children's Emergency Fund, which is used to help children caught-up in conflict and disaster like the floods that have ravaged parts of Victoria and New South Wales in recent weeks.

Speakers included Suzanne Dvorak, Chief Executive Officer and Scott Gilbert Director, Programs and Humanitarian Response at Save the Children as well as Marion Grasby our ambassador.

Find out more.

Volunteering in ACT

If you're interested in sorting donations in our warehouse or assisting us with one off events throughout the year - please get in touch.
Find out more on how you can become a volunteer.

Contacts

ACT Development Coordinator

Geraldine Velez
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(02) 62851045

Geraldine Velez joined Save the Children in June 2010 as the ACT Development Coordinator, having been a long time supporter of the organisation before coming on board in an official capacity. Geraldine's background includes work in policy and program fields for various government departments and NGOs, as well as previous experience in the private sector in sales and human resources. Geraldine supports the ACT Council and looks after state operations, community engagement and event management. She is the first point of contact for the Canberra office.

The ACT Council is a volunteer group of professional people who give their time to support the work of Save the Children Australia. The members of the ACT Council are: