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12 Buckets Hits the Track in the Lead Up to Supercar Sunday!
Over the weekend, two of our young people, Alex and Ben, had a taster of some hot laps in the lead up to the Super Sunday event that will take place at Motormall Raceway on Sunday 4th October. 🏎️🏁 They got up close with some incredible cars – Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsches, just to name a few. It was an amazing opportunity to get behind the scenes and discover a world not many people get to experience, before […]
From 7 to 11 Schools- We are Expanding to Clarkson & Merriwa!
We have been teasing you through our online socials about some incredibly exciting news here and at our recent Fundraiser Night we had the absolute joy of sharing the announcement with a room full of excited supporters — and it’s a major milestone for 12 Buckets. Thanks to the incredibly generous support of the Stan Perron […]
Fundraiser Night + Auction Wrap Up! – Sat 22nd Aug 2026
We’re still recovering (in the best way) from an absolute ripper of a Fundraiser Night a few weeks ago on Saturday 22 August — which also marked the grand finale of our 3-week online auction. The vibe was high, the room was buzzing, and the good vibes were doing laps. New friends, long-time supporters, our […]
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 […]