Just4Causes

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

Lived Experience Speaker Denise Galea

30/10/2026

💜 FOR THOSE WHO MISSED OUT – – SUNBURY TAKE A MOMENT TO LISTEN!

Sit back, relax and hear the inspiring stories of our incredible lived-experience speakers at National Survivors’ Day in Sunbury.

Listen as they share their personal journeys of courage, resilience and determination, the adversity they have overcome and how they have transformed their experiences into a powerful voice for change. - Their courage goes beyond survival. They are now using their voices to advocate for others, raise awareness and stand alongside fellow survivors. -
Their stories are a reminder that adversity does not have to define us – it can inspire us to make a difference in the lives of others. - 💜 THEIR VOICES MATTER. THEIR STORIES MATTER. THEIR ADVOCACY MATTERS.

National Survivors' Day Paul Levey Deni Dee Moira Deeming Josh Bull MP for Sunbury Tracie M. Oldham - The Survivor Whisperer

💜 LIVED EXPERIENCE SPEAKERS - NATIONAL SURVIVORS' DAY – SUNBURY 💜...

29/10/2026

The Sunbury community turned out to support National Survivors Day. Tracie M. Oldham from Just4Causes hosted the second annual National Survivors Day event on Wednesday 28 November at the Sunbury Library, and she said the turnout and support had grown. On the day, attendees heard from Ms Oldham as w...

28/10/2026

💜 A HUGE THANK YOU FROM JUST4CAUSES! - On behalf of Just4Causes - I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sunbury Connected Communities for your incredible generosity and support. - Your kindness helped make our National Survivors’ Day Tea Gathering an even more special and memorable day. - It is organisations like yours that make a real difference by supporting community groups like Just4Causes – who operate without funding. - Your generosity helps make important community events like this possible - bringing people together, raising awareness and ensuring survivors feel seen - heard and supported. - Thank you for believing in our work and helping us make a difference in our community. - Your support truly means so much! 💜

28/10/2026

💜 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU, 💜 – Thank you, Moira Deeming MP, for attending my 2026 National Survivors' Day – Sunbury event. – Your presence meant a great deal, not only as a Member of Parliament, but more importantly, as a survivor yourself. – National Survivors’ Day is about recognising the strength, courage and resilience of survivors, and reminding every person that their voice matters, their story matters, and they are never alone. – Thank you for standing alongside survivors and being part of a day dedicated to raising awareness, breaking the silence and reminding others that there is hope beyond what they have endured. 💜 - Tracie M. Oldham -Just4Causes

28/10/2026

💜 NATIONAL SURVIVORS’ DAY — SUNBURY 2026 💜

I was incredibly proud to be given the opportunity to host this year’s Gathering here in Sunbury.

Today was NOT about politics. It was about people. ❤️

It was about human beings who have endured some of the worst experiences imaginable and, despite everything, continue to show up, speak out, stand strong and find the courage to keep going.

To EVERYONE who attended, supported, shared their stories and stood alongside survivors today — THANK YOU! Your presence mattered more than you know. ✊💜

🌟 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE LIVED-EXPERIENCE SPEAKERS

Deni Dee - Paul Levey and Phil O’Donnell, former priest and whistleblower — thank you for your courage, honesty and willingness to share your experiences. - Your voices matter, and your stories deserve to be heard.

👏 THANK YOU TO OUR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.

Natalie Harrison, Hume City Councillor - Simmone Cottom - Josh Bull MP for Sunbury - Cr Carly Moore, Mayor of Hume - Cr Dr Phillip Zada, Deputy Mayor of City of Melton and Moira Deeming, Member of the Victorian Legislative Council.

Thank you for taking the time to attend and stand alongside survivors and our community.

💜 OUR GRATITUDE TO THE SERVICES AND ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING SURVIVORS

A heartfelt thank you to:

DPV Health — Victims Assistance Program (VAP)

DPV Health — Mental Health Services

CASA House The Royal Women's Hospital Women's Hospital—Centre Against Sexual Assault

Perfected Care Navigator (NDIS)

Thank you for the important work you do and for helping ensure survivors have access to support, care and pathways towards healing.

Today was a powerful reminder that behind every survivor is a human being whose story deserves to be heard, whose pain deserves to be acknowledged, and whose future deserves hope.

We are MORE than what happened to us. We are survivors. We are voices that will not be silenced. And we deserve to be heard. 💜✊

To everyone who helped make this gathering possible — thank you for standing with us. Together, we can continue breaking the silence, challenging stigma and creating a world where survivors are heard, believed and supported.

THIS is why National Survivors’ Day matters. 💜



National Survivors' Day
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Perfected Care Navigator

22/05/2026

Let’s all get together and help Support Ottimo Bakery to Raise Money for Brain Cancer

Ottimo Bakery is once again joining Baking for Brain Cancer, with special menu items on offer in honour of someone special.

Read all the details at the link below.

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18/05/2026

Whether you identify as part of the LGBT community or as an ally, today we stand together.

Hume City Council Josh Bull MP for Sunbury Omnia Community Health DPV Health

06/05/2026

I am honoured to be one of the Guest Speakers at the Sunbury Idahobit: International Day Against LGBT+ Discrimination Event alongside other distinguished Guest Speakers - it is a fantastic initiative aimed at fighting discrimination and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.

Hume City Council DPV Health Omnia Community Health Cr Jarrod Bell - Hume City Josh Bull MP for Sunbury