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| The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity keeping children safe from violence. In 2007 the Foundation celebrated 10 years of caring.
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac, aged 6 and 3, who along with their mother and 32 other people were tragically killed at Port Arthur on April 28, 1996.
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 We care for children Australia-wide who experience or witness serious violence, supporting their recovery from trauma in order to minimise the ongoing impact of the violence.
Our new Intensive Support Program provides proactive, holistic intervention for children who are suffering the effects of serious violence. The innovative case management model works collaboratively with relevant agencies to facilitate recovery from trauma and negative adjustment to violence, and works toward building each child’s resilience so they can create healthy, productive and happy futures for themselves. The program also places an emphasis on connecting each child to their community.
Our Buddy Bags program was created in response to the tremendous need to provide essential personal items to the many children who placed in emergency foster care or a domestic violence refuge.
Our Refuge Therapeutic Support Program funds therapeutic interventions such as art, pet and music therapy plus psychotherapy for children residing in domestic violence refuges who have experienced significant violence in the home and may be distressed or traumatised by their family situation.
Our key prevention program is the Better Buddies Framework, a whole-school initiative designed to create safe and caring school communities where  bullying is reduced. Created by Michael Salmon, Buddy Bear is the mascot of Better Buddies.
We play an advocacy role and are a voice against childhood violence. The National Coalition Against Bullying (NCAB), a group of experts in the field of childhood bullying and the creation of safe schools and communities, is an initiative of the Foundation. NCAB provides expert knowledge so that we can deliver effective prevention and advocacy programs aimed at keeping children safe from violence. |
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We are excited to announce that Garry Lyon will join Gorgi Quill as hosts of this year’s footy and finance luncheon, taking place on Thursday 17th July at the MCG. Click here for more information.
New in 2008 the Intensive Support Program provides case management for children who have experienced serious trauma. It is a strengths based, child focused program which fosters resilience and recovery in children through holistic interventions. Click here to find out more about this program.
In 2008, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is launching a new program to support children entering domestic violence refuges. Click here to find out more or to apply for funding.
Thanks to our guests, donors and sponsors, the spectacular Starry Starry Night 2007 raised over $765,000 to keep children safe from violence. This is a record for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation! Click here to read more and see photos from the night.
With thanks to our proud partner nab, Better Buddies in 2007 was a huge success and we’re gearing up for an even bigger Better Buddies cohort in 2008. Read more…
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