In late 2003, South Australian basketballer Brett Maher, Adelaide 36ers captain and multi-Olympian, and his wife Tanya tragically lost their little boy, Hudson.

Hudson was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease called Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) when just 3 months old. Compounding the situation, the specialist treatment he required was available only in Sydney, so the Mahers had no choice but to take on the considerable cost and upheaval of temporarily relocating.

Sadly, of course, Hudson lot his brave fight. But despite Brett and Tanya's grief, they were deeply touched by the incredible support and assistance given them by the South Australian public during his illness.

And their lasting appreciation has inspired them to help others cope, financially and emotionally, with similar crises in their own lives, through the Hudson Maher Foundation.

Since 1988 Starlight Children's Foundation has been brightening the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families throughout Australia. Our aim is to give back the fun, laughter and joy that serious illness takes away.

Starlight's 'Distractive Therapy Programs' are endorsed by the health profession and are designed to be an integral part of the total health care of children.

In South Australia, Starlight is expanding its programs to bring Starlight magic to more seriously ill children and their families in this state. Along with Wishgranting and Escapes, our programs include Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express Van as regular visitors to our hospitals and our planned building of a Starlight Express Room at the Women's & Children's Hospital.

Service to Youth Council Inc.

Service to Youth Council (SYC) helps young people in South Australia aged 12-25 achieve through a range of education, pre-employment, accommodation and personal support services.

SYC also assists young people to lead healthier lives through the delivery of sport and recreation programs.

Young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, can contact SYC's Trace-A-Place (TAP). TAP is the central assessment and referral agency for emergency and supported accommodation through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP).

Each year, SYC provides support to over 4,000 young people to assist them to identify their goals and overcome barriers to achieving them, through programs aimed at helping young people achieve.

With the assistance of our award winning HYPA" Volunteers, SYC staff provide individualised case management to assist and support them to achieve their goals.