We've provided the following links in the hope that they're useful.
Roots and Shoots
An organisation founded by Dr Jane Goodall. A youth-driven organisation comprising more than 8000 groups from more than 100 countries striving toundertake actions that care for the environment, the animals and humanity.
www.rootsandshoots.org
---------------------------------------------
Big-V
8 year old Orla's blog about being a vegeterian kid. Orla's blog will delight and inspire you, as she finds yummy vegeterian delights, and embraces being an eco warrior. Go Orla!
http://www.big-v.com
----------------------------------------------
My Green Patch
Learn from Harvey's wisdom as he shares how to create your own sustainable garden. The kids will love this gardening project. Buy your own kit and start growing your own vegetables at home!
http://mygreenpatch.com.au
---------------------------------------------------
Soul Economy
A website dedicated to finding and showcasing soulful enterprises and entrepreneurs and talking about things that make a difference.
www.souleconomy.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pyrmont Village
Check out this neat village in Pyrmont, Sydney, with a lovely sustainability and community focus.
www.pyrmontvillage.com.au
- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Room to Read
Room to Read is a not-for-profit organisation that partners with communities in developing countries to establish schools, libraries and other educational infrastructure to give children the lifelong gift of education. Through the opportunities that only education can provide, Room to Read strives to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.
Sydney Chapter of Room to Read is launching in February of 2009. If you would like to volunteer and be involved, contact headquarters through the Room To Read website.
www.roomtoread.org
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
Founder of Room to Read, John Wood wrote his story of leaving the corporate world to dedicate his life to educate the world's children. His story is remarkable for the extraordinary journey an ordinary man felt compelled to take. This uncommon hero's story is a must read.
www.leavingmicrosoftbook.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -
Growing Up Green
Check out Raquel's quirky eco-finds for eco-cool families. Products, articles and more on this eco-wise blog.
www.growingupgreen.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kidstimes
I love that this site makes finding family friendly activities so easy. Kidstimes is a local online directory featuring kids' activities, a calendar of upcoming family friendly events & places to go, children's clubs & classes, childcare facilities, parties, items for sale and much more. Kidstimes.com.au is easy to use, practical & safe. This website is managed by parents for parents, primarily focusing on the local Hornsby & Ku ring gai Shires.
www.kidstimes.com.au
-----------------------------------------------
Eco Friendly Weddings
For the newly engaged, super excited and eco conscious couple, head straight to Eco Friendly Weddings. They have compiled, and continue to add to the list, a wonderful directory of services and providers who will work with you to make you and your guests enjoy your wedding day, while also paying tribute to the environment. Create and save your own database of preferred providers as you browse. Wow - great idea!
www.ecofriendlyweddings.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Everything4Kids
The online resource for Australian parents and families. Within the site parents can search for products, services and information for everything child related from Newborn to 15 years.
www.everything4kids.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Australian Baby Card
Not yet a member of Australian Baby Card? Join now to receive exclusive discounts and special offers from participating members like Generation Wonder.
www.abcbaby.com.au
----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kidstylefile
Visit Angela for your daily dose of the latest in kids' style. Fresh bargains squeezed daily!
www.kidstylefile.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Green Directory
An extensive directory of natural and sustainable products and services. Australian based.
www.thegreendirectory.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand
Read the latest local and international fair trade news. Find events and businesses promoting fair trade economies.
www.fairtrade.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ecosavvykid
Established by young Colin, 9, his sister Jamie, and his mother Laura, this website is a resource and an inspiration to kids and families. It encourages kids of all ages to recognise tthat they impact more than just their own little world. Colin's blog is an educational and motivational read. He includes resources and ideas for children wherever they may be to become involved in taking care of their environment. Wow - what a kid!
www.ecosavvykid.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anaphylaxis Australia
Developing awareness of life threatening allergies through education, research, support and advocacy.
www.allergyfact.org.au
The Generation Wonder family is personally touched by anaphylaxis. Read Mihiri's article in Sydney's Child.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lovemarks
Looking for inspiration - a future beyond what we know of brands? Saatchi and Saatchi include their list of lovemarks - brands that create both love and respect from their users. Generation Wonder is selected. See our profile below.
http://www.lovemarks.com/nomination/3595
--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
Home to orphaned elephants and elephant breeding and research programs
www.elephantorphanage.lk
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Global Fund for Children
Grants making program for grass roots projects supporting vulnerable children and youth around the globe
www.globalfundforchildren.org
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oxfam Australia
Working with local communities around the world to overcome poverty and injustice. Check out their cool Batsiranai doll campaign.
www.oxfam.org.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
motherInc.com.au
Excellent on-line magazine for modern mums, full of tips, information, news and shopping bargains!
www.motherinc.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Australian Childhood Foundation
They've developed the Every Child is Important Program, and have great resources about children and being a parent
www.kidscount.com.au
------------------------------------------------
Australian Parenting Website
Support and information for families raising children today
www.raisingchildren.net.au
-------------------------------------------------
Change the World for Ten Bucks
Fantabulous book - 50 actions to change the world and make you feel great
Mihiri's copy is currently circulating at a park bench near you (as per Action 33 in the book). If you see it, pick it up, read it, enjoy it, sign it, and leave it for someone else to enjoy. One day it may well come back to one of us!
www.wearewhatwedo.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EcoDirectory
EcoDirectory is the place to find everything you need to be green, and sustainable, listing hundreds of green companies and information resources. www.ecodirectory.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund is the world's leading advocate for children. UNICEF is non-political and works in over 150 countries and territories, working for children's rights, their survival, development, protection and potential. As a Unicef Global Parent, for $1.20 a day, your money helps to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, provide clean drinking water, provide children their education, stop children from sold into slavery, prostitution, labour or the military.
www.unicef.org.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Onlife Lifestyle and Business Directory
A comprehensive portal supporting sustainable services and business that serve a purpose in everyday households in everyday life. The Onlife Home & Lifestyle Directory donates 20% of all revenue into the purchasing of carbon credits to offset emissions.
www.onlife.com.au
- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Environmentally Green Directory
Alternative, fair trade, environmentally friendly green directory
www.hitfix.co.uk/environment/
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Show Mummy the Money
A magazine and website choc-a-block full of ideas for the working mum, entrepreneurial mum and ideas mum. The making money and saving money sections are a fabulous read.
www.showmummythemoney.com.au
--------- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Newbornbaby.com.au
Your on-line newborn baby directory. Check their extensive listings and create your own photo gallery.
www.newbornbaby.com.au
-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Bokashi Composting Australia
The Bokashi Bucket is a practical and convenient alternative for transforming kitchen waste into a nutrient rich soil conditioner. This unique eco-friendly composting system uses the revolutionary EM (Effective Micro-Organism) Bokashi to create the ideal conditions for airtight (anaerobic) composting.
www.bokashi.com.au
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
