The Philippine Times compiled a list of fundraising initiatives of the community, as well as agencies to which you can make a donation. The list is divided according to activity for easy reference. If you are planning other initiatives or would like to add information to what’s already listed, post the information on www.facebook.com/philtimes or send an email to reby.gaw@gmail.com so we can continuously update the file online. Updated as at 14 November 2013.
NOVEMBER 2013
Cruise
Cruise for a Cause
(3.5 hours around Port Phillip Bay with live band entertainment)
17 November 2013, 2.30pm (Boarding at 2pm), Victoria Star Cruises Central Pier Docklands
Tickets: $30 (Additional donations accepted on board)
Contact Rolly 0422 375 856
Dance Night
Gawad Kalinga Melbourne
Philippines Fundraiser (hip hop event featuring DJ Kuya, Sietta, Jezroc, Melo, Nica, Lamaroc, MC Young Philly, Jigsaw Sneakers, Fresh Sox Crew
14 November 2013, 7pm, Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale Street
Cost: $10+ donation
Cebuano Association of Australia Inc
Fundraising Dance
15 November 2013, 6pm, Springvale Townhall
397-405 Springvale Road
Tickets: $15
Contact Gina Chapula 0413 962 541
Philippine Fundraiser for Yolanda/Haiyan victims
Bollywood Dance Workshop
22 November 2013, 7pm, 19 Brunswick St., Fitzroy
Tickets: $15, booking required
Contact: Hith 0402 766 461, Natasha 0402 439 350
Dance N’ Style
Social Dancing for the Philippines
22 November 2013, 6.30pm, St. Leonard’s Community Centre
349 Springvale Road, Glen Waverly
Tickets: $15
Contact: 0409 925 2544
Beauty Quest 2013 and Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc
Sayawan para kay Yolanda
23 November 2013, 7.30pm, Exhibition Pavilion, Royal Melbourne Showground
Tickets: $20
Contact Choy Symes 0406 933 886, Gina Tolentino 0408 150 665
Dining
Circulo Capizeno
Fundraising Lunch (Eight-course meal plus eight kinds of sweets)
17 November, 1pm, Masagana Fil-Asian Grocery
Shop 12, 159 Boronia Rd
Cost: $15
Contact Terry Apines 0413 844 146
Concert
Samahan ng mga Pilipinong Musikero sa Melbourne
Voices of Hope (featuring 3STARS&ASUN, Club Tropical, BRJ with Bong Sotto)
30 November 2013, 6.30pm, Holy Family Parish Hall
100 Power Rd., Doveton
Tickets: $15
Marian College
Live concert featuring Rain Factory, Virginia Slims, Joseph Haim, Gabriel Rossi, K Star Evolutionz, Hip Hop Dance, and a BBQ
23 November 2013, 3-6pm, Marian College Sunshine Auditorium
Glendgala Road, Sunshine West
Rockaid
A rock concert featuring Sushi, Our Tribe, Scotch Coke, Hot Sundae, and Dose
29 November 2013, 7pm, Kindered Studios Front Space
212 A Whitehall St., Yarraville
Divine Cottier and Angeline Pyz
Love for the Philippines (RnB DJs and live performances)
Featuring performers such as Ilona Biana (DVS), Hani, MaxiMillian, Janice Dee, BK; DJs Baby D, Mark Hardy, Alberto, Bend R
30 November 2013, 8pm, Star Bar Hotel
160 Clarendon St., South Melbourne
Tickets: $20
Contact Divine 0411 962 482, Angeline 0400 331 571
Events
Pinoy Basketball of Australia and Filipino Camera Club of Melbourne
Season 4 Care Cup, featuring the Victoria Maidens
Food stalls, meet and greet, photo booth, raffle and silent auction
16 November 2013, 2pm, Hampton Park Sports Centre
Cnr Fordholm Rd and Campbell Drive
Visit www.facebook.com/Pinoy Basketball of Australia
Hope of Life
Typhoon Haiyan Appeal
Bands, song and dance performances, booths and games
23 November 2013, 4.30-8.30pm
25 James Street, Dandenong
Tickets: $5
Contact Pastor Rick or Ate Me-ann 0474 282 563, 0474 282 564
Melbourne Pinoy Students and Friends Network
Garage Share (Garage sale fundraiser; also accepting cash donations)
23-24 November, 10am-4pm, 272 Elgin Street
Contact Kritzia 0451 144 619, JJ 0435 318 070
Couples for Christ-Australia-Handmaids of the Lord of the Lord Oceania
Garage Sale for Typhoon Yolanda victims
23-24 November 2013, 9am-4pm
48 Smith Aenue, Thomastown
Contact Liza Eyles 0431 101 078, Ana Corradini 0435 434 487
Services
Pinoy Photographers of Victoria
Shoot for a Cause (Solo or family portraits for a donation plus on-the-spot printing)
23-24 November, Royal Melbourne Showground
Alan Kash, Australian country singer with a Filipino family in Australia, Manila, and Aklan
Sing for free in Typhoon Haiyan fundraising events, plus proceeds of sale of Requests CD (available on EBAY) will be donated as well
Contact Alan Kash 0429 038 471, email gypsyz100@optusnet.com.au
Juicy Entertainment
Free entertainment for organisations with registered Typhoon Haiyan fundraising events
Visit www.juicymusicentertainment.co
LBC Foundation
Free 100 boxes for relief donation, until supplies last.
Pick up from Philippine Consulate, 225 Melville Road, Brunswick West. Send filled up box(es) back to same address, or LBC Depot, Ravenhall, Vic
Open to individuals and organisations.
Contact: 9863 7885 or 0411 711 639.
DECEMBER 2013
Dance Night
Phil-Aus Ballroom and Urban Force
Dance for a Cause
6 December 2013, 7.30pm, Urban Force Studio
15B Malcolm Crt, Kealba
Contact Chris Centeno 0413 455 918, Liz Honey 0412 191 577
Events
Smallprint Outer North West Melbourne
Christmas Charity Auction for Children of Tacloban
1 December 2013, 6-9pm, venue TBA
Contact claudette@smallp.com.au
Massive garage sale (Clothes, shoes, bags, accessories at $1-$5)
Also BBQ, entertainment, karaoke, fashion show, face painting, massage
7 December Urban Force Studio
15B Malcolm Crt, Kealba
Contact Gianne 0433 310 947, Liz Honey 0412 191 577
Charity ride
Reid Cycles
Ride for Relief, cycling to raise funds and goods
14 December, 7.30am, from Reid Cycles, final destination TBA
280-290 Victoria St.
Contact Al Noveloso 0403 219 038
JANUARY 2014
Dance Night
J & J Express
All Night Long Dancing
25 January 2014, 6.30pm, Whitehorse Club
298 Burwood H’way, East Burwood
Tickets: $40
Contact: Jopen Quintero 0407 666 688, Linda Robalino 9764 8707, Chris Centeno 0413 455 918, Joy Muhi 0430 395 157, Geraldine 0412 663 699, Divine Basa 0401 802 683
DIRECT DONATIONS (Cash or credit card)
Australian organisation
Australian Catholic University Postgraduate Association
Donate Now Give Hope (Target: $5,000)
Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
Fund campaign for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Target: $5,000)
Online: https://typhoonhaiyan.
Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition Inc
Cheque donation: Send to Level 1, 210 Lonsdale St.
Filipino organisations
Emergency Relief Fund for Philippines
Westpac Banking Corporation
BSB 033 385 Account Number 70 4383
Reference: Phil Disaster Appeal
Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc
Australia-New Zealand Bank
BSB 013481 Account Number 4992 36011
Reference: Philippine Australian Foundation Calamity Fund
Filipino Pastoral Council of Melbourne
Bendigo Bank
BSB 633 000 Account Number 122096712
Reference: Phil Disaster Appeal
International organisations
Australian Red Cross
Online: www.redcross.org.au/typhoon-haiyan2013.aspx
Donate $60-$250 or any amount online
Phone: 1800 811 700 (credit card)
Mail (Cheque or money order): Typhoon Haiyan Appeal, Australian Red Cross, Supporter Services Centre, GPO Box 2957 Melbourne Vic 8060
Over the counter: Any Commonwealth Bank of Australia branch
Care Australia
Online: www.care.org.au/haiyan
Donate $128-$480 for water purification kits, food baskets, and materials for emergency shelters. Any amount also accepted.
Oxfam Australia
Online: www.oxfam.org.au
Donate $85-$272 to provide hygiene kits, toilets, and safe drinking water. Any amount also accepted.
Rotary Club of Brimbank Central
National Australian Bank
BSB 083 338 Account Number 57 419 8685
Reference: Disaster Relief