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Can We Live Here? — Our Government House Visit
We had a massive day today — and it’s one our young people won’t forget in a hurry. Six young people from our in-school and community mentoring programs, alongside 12 Buckets staff (including our CEO, Larissa), were invited to Government House and had the honour of meeting His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, […]
$80,000 Raised in our First Ever EOFY Appeal!
I wanted to personally say Thank You. Because of your generosity, we have raised an incredible $80,000 in our very first EOFY Appeal. But today isn’t just about this campaign. It’s about recognising the difference you’ve made over time. A little while ago, one of our young people, Hannah* arrived at mentoring with her shoulders up around her […]
Cheers to our Volunteers Sundowner 2026!
Last Wednesday we were rushing around putting the final touches on our “Cheers to Our Volunteers” Sundowner — and what a night it was! 🎉✨ We were thrilled to co-host the evening with fellow non-profits Give Write and Loop Upcycling and honestly, collaborating with fellow charities was one of the most meaningful parts of the […]
Double Your Impact – EOFY Appeal
Aimee is the kind of kid who tries to take up as little space as possible. When she’s hungry, she doesn’t always say so. “Sometimes I choose not to ask for food, because it’s easier to go hungry rather than upset anyone or risk them not helping me in the future.” That’s what childhood poverty […]
Belonging – Creating space for everyone
Our underlying philosophy, that fullness in life comes when you pour yourself out for others, shapes the 12 Buckets program which is based on the Circle of Courage. The Guiding Buckets Model focuses on Belonging, Generosity, Mastery, and Independence which are universal growth needs that support the social and emotional wellbeing and development of a […]
7NEWS Local Champions
7NEWS, together with RAC Insurance, searched for nominations to find Perth’s Local Champions and give them the recognition they overwhelmingly deserve. They are the volunteers, the carers and the selfless unsung heroes that quietly dedicate their time to helping the lives of others within their community. Over ten weeks, 7NEWS told the stories of Local […]
A Message from our CEO, Nicki Mckenzie
Hi It would be nice to think that when children walk through the schools’ gates for the first time that they are all on a level playing field, or learning field, but this is definitely not the case. There are children all over the world who face difficult challenges early in life, causing social and […]
100 Families WA and Entrenched Disadvantage
100 Families WA is a research project organised by seven not-for-profit agencies in WA. It aims to develop an understanding of the generational issues and systemic problems that create entrenched disadvantage; preventing an escape from poverty, trauma and inadequate access to resources. The project is incredibly unique due to its close ties with the ground-level […]
A glimpse into a 12 Buckets day
As an International Relations Masters student at UWA, I applied for an internship position through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship. The McCusker Centre focuses on developing civil society by fostering social and community engagement – and with the concept of civil society, NGOs and social development being a big part of International Relations, I jumped […]
Volunteering at TCC is so much fun!
More than we ever imagined! Have you ever tried something new and been totally surprised by the outcomes, in a good way? In 2018 we were super excited at 12 Buckets when we became a charity partner of Telethon Community Cinemas (TCC). This partnership provided 12 Buckets with unique fundraising tools so we could raise […]