Media releases

The X Factor grand finalist Andrew Wishart launches new Children365 calendar dedicated in memory of four-year-old Darcey Freeman

The X Factor grand finalist Andrew Wishart and his wife Robbie are calling on all Australians to cherish their children every day create a special calendar that puts their family in the picture.

The calendar is personalised with your own photos and suggests ideas for fun family activities. This A3-sized calendar makes a great gift for Christmas and the New Year.

Danish royalty join Australian government representatives and key business leaders show their support for the next phase of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart system

The International Patron of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, HRH Crown Princess of Denmark and HRH Crown Prince of Denmark, today joined the Foundation's National Patron, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Ted Baillieu MP, Premier of Victoria, and the Foundation's Chairman John Bertrand and CEO Dr Judith Slocombe, to discuss the exciting next phase of eSmart.

The official party are also joined by host Lisa Wilkinson, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and key business leaders and philanthropists at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Broadmeadows, to participate in a working luncheon and consider how to take eSmart beyond the school yard, and into libraries and community hubs.

International Patron HRH the Crown Princess Mary of Denmark to visit Broadmeadows for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart system

The International Patron of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, HRH the Crown Princess of Denmark and HRH the Crown Prince of Denmark are confirmed to visit Broadmeadows on Saturday 26 November as part of their official visit to Victoria.

Key business leaders and philanthropists from around the country will attend the eSmart Luncheon with The Crown Prince Couple at a private luncheon to discuss cybersafety affecting young people in Australia.

The luncheon will highlight the issue of cyberbullying and bullying, showcase how the Foundation's eSmart system is helping thousands of young people across Australia to be smart, safe and responsible online.

The Honda Foundation tackles bullying

The Honda Foundation and Yarra Honda have made a generous $10,000 donation to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to assist with the production of the 'Bullying Hurts' brochure.

Designed to tackle bullying in schools and community groups, the brochure provides advice to both parents and children on how best to respond to bullying, and where to seek further advice. The donated funds will help translate this well distributed brochure into a number of languages, making it available to the wider community.

St Charles Borromeo becomes first eSmart school

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence, is pleased to announce St Charles Borromeo Primary School as the first school to become eSmart in Australia.

Since participating in the eSmart cybersafety initiative's national pilot program in 2010, St Charles Borromeo has been an enthusiastic adopter of eSmart.

eSmart was specifically designed to guide and support the implementation of an effective system in schools to deal with bullying, cyberbullying and cybersafety.

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark to attend The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart luncheon

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation have announced their International Patron, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and HRH Crown Prince Frederik, are confirmed to attend an eSmart luncheon in Melbourne on 26 November, 2011.

Key business leaders and philanthropists from around the country will join the royal couple for this significant event to discuss cybersafety and young people in Australia. The luncheon will highlight the issue of cyberbullying and bullying, showcase how the Foundation's eSmart system is helping Australian schools to manage cybersafety, and introduce eSmart's exciting next phase.

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark said, "The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's eSmart system is a considerable step forward in keeping children safe online. We look forward to attending the luncheon to learn more about the Foundation's vision for this important and world-leading system."

Volunteers pack the 20,000th Buddy Bag for children in emergency accommodation

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation has packed its 20,000th Buddy Bag, containing essential items for children in refuges and emergency accommodation.

Old mobiles to help tackle bullying in schools

There's still time left to help keep kids safe from cyberbullying and to learn about internet safety, simply by recycling your old mobile phones and accessories before 31 May.

Port Arthur anniversary

28 April marked the 15th anniversary of the tragedy at Port Arthur.

Baillieu takes a stand against bullying

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has announced a new Stamp Out Bullying plan which will see The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's eSmart system rolled out to all Victorian Government schools over the next four years. Read the media release.

New tool to help Queensland state schools fight cyberbullying

All Queensland state schools will be better equipped to tackle cyber safety with world-leading system eSmart to be rolled out across the state, Education Minister Cameron Dick has announced. Mr Dick said eSmart, which was developed by The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, will provide state schools with an effective system to develop strategies to manage cybersafety including cyberbullying. Read the media release.

Children365 and Darcey's Fund

Children365 is an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation that encourages Australians to celebrate children every day of the year. The concept for Children365 was developed after the tragic death of Darcey Freeman in January 2009. Following her death, it was the wish of Darcey's family for there to be some positive action out of such a terrible tragedy. A donation can be made to Darcey's Fund via our website www.amf.org.au/DarceysFund.

1,000 preschools in Denmark are ‘free of bullying’

In 2007 Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Denmark's foundation the Mary Foundation introduced 'Free of Bullying' to Denmark in cooperation with Save the Children. The program was developed with inspiration from The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's 'Better Buddies' program. On 23 March, 'Free of Bullying' celebrated that the preventative anti-bullying program is now being used in 1,000 preschools throughout the country. 

Children will be wide eyed at this year’s Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

The 2011 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) held from 30 March-3 April is packed with activities suitable for the entire family, making it one of the best value days out on Melbourne's event calendar. Held over five days at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, this year's Show is anticipated to have children in a flurry as they navigate a range of entertainment, created just for them.

Nine out of 10 parents call for mobile phone and internet safety

Nine out of 10 parents want schools to play a part in teaching their children about cyber-bullying and how to use mobile phones and the internet safely, says a MobileMuster report conducted by Sweeney Research.

Newspoll finds almost 50 per cent of parents are concerned their child will be bullied

Parents are increasingly anxious about bullying at school, with a Newspoll survey finding almost 50 per cent of parents are concerned their child is at risk of being bullied.

Old phones to help keep kids safe from cyberbullying

MobileMuster and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation partner to help schools become eSmart and protect kids from cyberbullying.

Work, chores and after-school activities take a toll on family time

Tuesday 7 December 2010

More than half of parents feel they aren't spending enough quality time with their families - an
eight per cent increase from 2009, according to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's new
survey.

It was the night of nights - 2010 Starry Starry Night Ball

Australia's biggest names from sport, TV and entertainment gathered at Crown last night for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's 13th annual Starry Starry Night ball. It was a star-studded night of colour, over the top spectacle, glitz, glamour, singing and dancing.

Target customers give ‘Buddy Bags kids’ a million reasons to smile

Target shoppers across Australia have helped raise $1 million dollars for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Buddy Bags Program, with all profits from the sale of Target's red reusable bags donated to the Foundation. One million dollars will deliver more than 8000 Buddy Bags nationally.