Every child deserves a good beginning.

Good Beginnings is a national charity building better outcomes for children in vulnerable communities through effective early intervention programs. Without intervention, vulnerable children slip through the cracks every day. You can help build better futures for these children by donating today or organising a fundraising event.

Get Family & Friends to Sponsor You for a Fun Run, Walk or Cycle!

• Local community fun runs are on all the time – Google with your location!
• 5th - 6th May 2012 - The Noosa Winter Festival. Includes the Noosa Blue Water 2km Swim, Zinc 96 1km Swim, Noosa Nipper 500m Splash & Challenge,  The Noosa Paddle, Noosa Century Cycle (160km & 100km), the Noosa Half Marathon, Mizuno 10km Run and the Noosa News 5km Run. www.usmevents.com.au
• 20th May 2012 - Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon.  www.smhhalfmarathon.com.au
• 27th May 2012 - HBF Run for a Reason at the WACA in Perth, WA. www.hbfrun.com.au
• 30th June 2012 - Gold Coast Airport Marathon. Lots to choose from with a marathon, half marathon, 10km run, 5.7km challenge and a junior dash! www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
• 15th July 2012 - Run Melbourne. Set yourself a 5km run/walk, a 10km run or a half-marathon challenge and Run Melbourne! www.runmelbourne.com.au
• 12th August 2012 - Sydney Sun Herald City2Surf www.city2surf.com.au
• 26th August 2012 - Perth City to Surf. Choose from a 42km marathon, 21km half marathon, 12km run, 12km walk, 4km wheelchair, 4km walk/run. www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au
• 26th August 2012 - The Sunshine Coast Marathon & Community Run Festival. Choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km community event. www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au
• 2nd September 2012 - Bridge to Brisbane. www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au
• 16th September 2012 - City-Bay Fun Run. www.city-bay.org.au
• 4th November 2012 - Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival. www.usmevents.com.au
• Kokoda Challenge (multiple cities) www.kokodachallenge.com

Other Event Ideas to Fundraise:

• Hold a BBQ
• eBay – sell things you don’t need and donate the proceeds. Get people you know to do the same
• Wine tasting night with entry fee
• Teddy Bear’s picnic – organise with kids bringing their favourite teddy, and charge parents an entry fee for the event
• Work sports tournament – entry fees donated
• Hold a dinner party and ask friends to donate on the night
• What else can you think of?