Interested in becoming a Champion? Some of the things Champions do are:

• Promoting Children's Promise at a public event or during a radio or TV interview 
• Speaking at or attending one of our events
• Providing an endorsement for our promotional materials.
• Enlisting twenty friends... and more! 

If you have other suggestions for how you'd like to help, we'd love to hear them. If you would like to join the growing list of Children's Promise Champion? Please download this form, complete and return to us and join the growing number of Australians who give an hour and change the future. We will portrait each of our Champions on our website and social media sites. We would love to hear from you!

Check our growing list of Champions out as we are counting down to 500:

'The honesty and simplicity of the approach is why I'm involved with CP. The concept of an individual offering the value of one hour of their income, regardless of what they do or what they earn, and Australian children who need our support most will receive it - that’s what makes it different." Paul Baulch (6)

I am delighted to pledge one hour of my annual earnings - because I believe that Children's Promise will make a significant difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people throughout Australia. I urge all Australian's to join in and show their commitment to the most vulnerable children and young people in our country". Brian Burdekin AO. (1)

"For many young Australians life challenges can be a rough journey and even more so for those at a disadvantage.  I totally embrace Children's Promise aim to support those agencies who strive to create a better future and give hope to our next generation.  I gladly pledge 1 hour of my earnings to such a worthy cause and encourage all Australians to do the same.  Please do come and help us harness the passion and help improve the lives of others". Julieann Breese, Breese Dynamics, Business Consultant & Results Coach (8)

"Children’s Promise is built on the contribution of dedicated individuals who believe, as I do, that every Australian should take responsibility for children’s wellbeing, especially children who are vulnerable and at risk. One hour of time sounds so little but it can do so much! I pledge one hour of my time and hope all working Australians will do the same. Support Children’s Promise!" Ms Marie Fox, Operations Manager, Aftercare (2)

"What an easy way to make a difference to a young person's life! I feel very passionately that children should not suffer disadvantage when help is available in Australia and every individual can play a role by making a very simple contribution." Ms Caroline Hayward General Counsel of Mallesons Stephen Jaques. (27)

“Children’s Promise is a brilliant initiative that I am delighted to support. Regardless of what we earn, all Australians can stand equally proud as philanthropists by making it our new year’s resolution to donate one hour’s income from this year to help create a brighter future for our children in 2010 and beyond. “Peter Fritz AM (7)

"The concept is very simple, and to think that one hour can make such a difference to a child's life. One hour of my time can equate to a child being able to afford educational tools such as books and stationary or new clothes and somewhere to sleep. I'm more than happy to donate one hour of my salary because it is the little things in life that make all the difference." Lisa Miller, Marketing Director, Inventions Unlimited (3)


“Australians have a proud tradition of pulling together to help people in need and what better cause than the children in our communities who need our support. It’s such an easy thing to do - one hour, once a year - and it will make such a difference to the children who need it most. I encourage all working Australians to join us in making a difference.” Meryl Pearse, Principal, Space Architecture (4)

“Many children and young people within Australia never received the opportunities that I received when I was growing up. Giving an hour of my annual earnings is not only an opportunity to help a worthy cause, it is a way for me to say thank you to all those who helped me enjoy my childhood.” Peter Smith, Executive Manager, Commonwealth Bank Australia (5)

“Imagine a country where every child and young person can call on support when it is needed and where every child and young person can live up to its fullest potential regardless of circumstance. Imagine Children’s Promise.” Ulrike Schuermann, Founding ED, Children’s Promise

9 “Children’s Promise is helping to take away some of the stress of children’s charities to raise funds on an ongoing base. This will allow charities to actually focus on where they are best and most needed: providing valuable development support to the people who will determine Australia’s future: ALL our children. Just by giving the earnings of one hour of your annual income, you can help to make many more kids smile again. And you’ll feel good as well!” Ingrid Messner, Authentic Values

10 & 11 "The Children’s Promise concept gives us the opportunity to be part of a vibrant Australian community committed to protecting and supporting our disadvantaged children. I look forward to the day when this community is so large that we can give confidence to children’s charities in fulfilling these worthwhile goals. Just one hour of my income? Sold!"  Serena Star Leonard, Business Coach, Star Coaching & John Leonard, Writer/Bar Manager, www.soberpaddy.com

"What would I have done with the money? I would have dragged my husband out for some gorgeous sushi! What would John have done with the money? I would have had a round of golf with the boys."

12 & 13 “We haven’t got children (and a good thing too, if the climate change forecasts are right), but we do believe in children’s charities. Indeed, how can you not? There is something very wrong with a society in which some people have far more money than they can conveniently spend, while other kids go to bed hungry. Children’s Promise is well-managed and professional. The commitment it seeks is certainly within everyone’s reach. Frankly, we don’t see how anyone could refuse to support it.” Denis Tracey, Author and Philanthropy Consultant & Amanda MacDonald, Deputy Principal Member, Migration Review Tribunal, Refugee Review Tribunal, Australian Government

14 "Every Australian should take responsibility for our children's well-being, especially children who are vulnerable and growing up in difficult circumstances. Our children are our future." Petra Wildgrube, Lounge Operations Manager, Sydney Lounges, Qantas Airways Ltd, Sydney International and Domestic Terminals

15 Adriana O'Donnel, CSR specialist

16 "The Children's Promise charter is to support charities to do what they are best at: provide a multitude of necessary services to less fortunate children. There are many ways to spend an hour's worth of income, but I can hardly think of a better reason than to positively impact a child's life. And what possibly can be a better investment than our future. " Magdalena Toth, Head of APAC leveraged and SAAS Services The Palladium Group


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18 "I like the practicality of Children’s Promise and I am very happy to support it with an hour of my pay. What well paid person can’t afford that? I also like the clear focus on disadvantaged Children.   I’ve witnessed firsthand what a difference the charitable organizations can make supporting families, and the constructive impact on the lives of children” Peter Miller, Managing Director, Adstream.


19 Nina Tovey, Freelance PR Agent

20 Rebecca Smith, Ubiquitus Testbed

21 Clint Piper, Business Development Manager, True Solutions International

22 Oliver Wagg, Managing Editor, Ethical Investor magazine

23 “Children’s Promise is a great initiative, by only donating an hour of my salary I am helping so many children that I otherwise couldn’t help.  Thank you Children’s Promise for giving back to the children of Australia”  Tina Clark, Director of Askher.com.au 

24 Michelle Stone, Kopasetic Films.

25 David Hardwick, Hardwick & Cesko.

26 "This promise for children means making a difference through organisations which aim at helping children in need. I'm happy to help them in  any way I can". Dr. Colin A. Sharp Managing Director, P.E.R.S.O.N.A.L. (Research & Evaluation) Consultancy Pty Ltd, Adelaide.

and counting......