The Special Children's Christmas Parties are annual events held in many areas around Australia. The invited children are either living with a life threatening illness or have a physical or intellectual disability. Some siblings of special needs children and limited numbers of children living in severely disadvantaged circumstances may also receive invitations. Parties were held in 2011 in Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. Children are sourced from an area as great as a 300km radius from each Party. In all, a total of around 6,000 children attended the seven events.

The Special Children’s Christmas Parties are completed funded through the sale of advertising sponsorships. Without the generous support of the business community, these events would not take place and the children and their families would lose a valuable networking and social experience. Everything is provided free of charge to the invited children, their families and carers and this requires a substantial financial commitment by organisers as there can be as many as 4,000 people at any one event. We love to help whenever and where ever we can. Every year we support the Variety Special Childrens Xmas Party. Every child deserves a fun and fulfilling Xmas. Every little bit helps!! Here is our certificate of Merit for 2010 and 2012. If your a local business and would like to help please see details below. Queensland Office Special Children's Christmas Party 29 - 33 Morehead Street PO Box 2474 Townsville Queensland, 4810 Telephone: (07) 4781 0399 Facsimile: (07) 4781 0333 Email: enquiries@sccp.com.au

'Reading out loud to Kids in Foster Care' For over two years, Rebecca was North Queenslands Volunteer Co-coordinator for The Pyjama Foundation. Still today she is an Advocate, continuing to create awareness at every possible opportunity. The number of children taken into foster care is continuing to rise at an unfortunate and astonishing rate. The Foundation is an important and necessary literacy program for our underprivileged children in the community, even more so now than ever before. Founder and Director, Bronwyn Sheenan, has created and provided such a wonderful Program for both Foster Children and their Carers. The Pyjama Foundation’s vision is to create equal opportunities, knowledge and empowerment for all children. To find out more about the Award-winning organisation or how you can help The Pyjama Foundation please visit their Website. May it be a small donation, willingness to become a Pyjama Angel or even just creating more awarness. Every Little Bit helps and can do in a BIG way! Telephone: (07) 3262 5569 Facsimile: (07) 3256 2278 Website: www.thepyjamafoundation.com

Rebecca Jane Photography is the official photographer for RSPCA in Cairns. It all started in 2010 for the annual Xmas event 'Santa Paws'. more details coming soon....