This year we are asking Territorians to dig deep and donate to Salvos NT as part of our annual Christmas Appeal. Tune in tomorrow, Thursday 2 December as we will be playing all the bangers as requested by our listeners during a full day of Request-a-thon song extravaganza!
What is the Request-a-thon?
A radio fundraising spectacular! A special day of broadcasting on ABC Radio Darwin and Alice Springs. You'll hear from all your favourite program regulars and special guests as we raise funds for Salvos to help support the most vulnerable members of our community in the NT.
How to request a song?
Request your song by texting us your song choice together with the donation pledge on 0487 99 1057. Listen to the Request-a-thon this Thursday 2 December with Breakfast from 5.30am, all the way until 10pm with the Evenings program.
How to donate?
Visit abc.net.au/ntgives or click on the button below and enter your payment details to support Territorians in need this Christmas.
Radiothon - Thursday 2 December
Listen to ABC Radio Darwin on 105.7MHz and Alice Springs on 783 kHz, online or on the ABC listen app. |
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| Jack has PTSD, a condition which has nearly destroyed him and one he knows he'll always have to live with. Until recently, Jack used alcohol to self-medicate. This led Jack down a destructive path which nearly took his life. | | | |
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| The Salvation Army help hundreds of people across the Northern Territory, and Kenny, a resident at House 49, is just one of those people. | | | |
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On Thursday December 2, we’d like you to take over our music playlist and pledge to donate to our Salvos 'NT Gives' Christmas Appeal.
All you need to do is text us on 0487 99 1057 and tell us how much you’d like to donate and which song you’d like to hear on the radio. |
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| The Salvation Army's homelessness program at the Sunrise Centre is a safe landing space for those who have hit rock bottom. | | | |
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| Catherine Booth House is a refugee for women fleeing domestic violence and it's operated by The Salvation Army, the beneficiary of this years NT Gives appeal. | | | |
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| As Darwin city has grown, a little hostel for the homeless in the CBD has been dwarfed by towering office blocks and apartment buildings. But its heart is bigger than ever. |
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| The Salvation Army Street to Home program is an assertive outreach scheme in Darwin. Dino Dos Santos helps between 15 and 20 people in Darwin who are at risk of chronic homelessness. | | | |
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| Behind every door of a Salvation Army op shop lies an Aladdin's Cave of second-hand wonders. But what is it like managing all of the 'stuff'? ABC Darwin Breakfast's Jo Laverty went behind the scenes with Nightcliff Salvos Store manager Zina Aleksanzrova. |
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As the summer season approaches, it's important to be prepared for natural disasters and extreme weather events. At the ABC we're dedicated to helping you during emergency events and keeping you connected to the latest warnings and alerts.
The ABC Emergency website is a great resource for useful tips and to find incidents close to you. Find information on how to create a survival kit and how to prepare for bushfires, floods, cyclones and heatwaves.
Did you know that knowing your neighbours can make a difference when emergency events strike? Stay connected and prepare together with the ABC and Australian Red Cross #ReadyTogether Toolkit, an online guide to help you and your community get ready for emergencies.
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| There is something about homemade tarts as a gift that feels nostalgic and particularly joyful. This scrumptious recipe will get tongues wagging with its buttery, fruity-scented flavour and almond texture. These Christmas mince tarts are so delicious they will quickly become an all-time family favourite! |
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