9 June 2007: New study shows children fear environmental disaster

A report released today in the lead up our annual fundraiser Childhood Hero Day Thursday 14 June, has revealed that Australian children are deeply concerned about the state of the environment and the impact of climate change.

The report, ‘Children’s fears, hopes and heroes – Modern Childhood in Australia’, surveyed 600 10-14 year-olds across Australia and revealed that:

52% are scared that there will not be enough water in the future
44% of children are worried about the impact of climate change
43% of children are worried about the pollution in the air and wate

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17 April 2007: Celebrity Neighbours unite for Childhood Hero Appeal

Stefan Dennis and Pippa Black from Ten’s hit series Neighbours have joined a stellar group of Aussie celebrities for the Australian Childhood Foundation’s annual Childhood Hero Day on Thursday 14 June 2007.

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27 July 2006: Home & Away Stars become Childhood Heroes

Kate Ritchie and Chris Hemsworth, from Channel Seven’s Home & Away, have joined the Australian Childhood Foundation’s annual ‘Become a Childhood Hero’ appeal launching on August 1.

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September 2006: Dancing with the Stars Series Five

The dance lessons have already started for Series Five of Network Seven's Dancing With The Stars...

As some of you may know our very own celebrity champion, Home & Away star Chris Hemsworth, is onboard after being approached by Network Seven producers, who have had their eye on him for some time and are delighted he has finally joined the popular show.

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September 2005: Move over caped crusaders
Mum and Dad are our top childhood heroes

A survey commissioned by the Australian Childhood Foundation this week found today’s adult Australians rank parents and grandparents in the top three on their childhood hero list.

While Batman, The Phantom and Wonder Woman ranked fairly high among the adults surveyed, these comic book caped crusaders still ran a poor second to fond memories of the everyday heroic actions performed by mums, dads and grandparents.

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