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Dainere’s Rainbow Semi-Finalist For Connecting Communities Awards


Dainere’s Rainbow has been honoured as a 2025 Semi Finalist in the Caption by Hyatt Connecting Communities Award, part of the prestigious 7NEWS NSW & ACT Community Achievement Awards. This recognition highlights the extraordinary work of the volunteer-run charity, which supports children diagnosed with brain cancer and their families across Canberra and Australia.

Although the charity did not progress to the finalist stage, being named among the top ten in their category is a testament to the unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts of the Dainere’s Rainbow Committee Family. Each member contributes their time, energy, and heart to bringing Dainere’s vision to life, ensuring her legacy continues to inspire hope, joy, and meaningful change.

Awards Australia noted that Dainere’s Rainbow’s achievements were “held in very high regard by the judges,” acknowledging the profound impact of the charity on its community. The recognition reflects the commitment of a team whose work extends far beyond fundraising; it encompasses advocacy, awareness-raising, and the creation of programs and initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families facing unimaginable challenges.

The Semi Finalist honour is not only a celebration of the charity’s achievements but also a tribute to the spirit of collaboration, resilience, and generosity that defines the Committee Family. From meticulously organising fundraising events to supporting families through difficult times, each volunteer plays a vital role in keeping Dainere’s dream alive and ensuring that her vision continues to resonate.

Being acknowledged in the Community Achievement Awards underscores the importance of grassroots initiatives and the extraordinary difference that a dedicated community can make. For Dainere’s Rainbow, it is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the collective passion, care, and love that drives the organisation forward.

While the journey to the finalist stage was not realised this year, the Semi Finalist recognition stands as a profound and heartfelt affirmation of the charity’s mission. It is a reminder of the legacy Dainere left behind, and of the enduring hope and inspiration that continues to ripple through the Canberra community and beyond.

This acknowledgement is a call to the wider community to continue supporting Dainere’s Rainbow, ensuring that every child diagnosed with brain cancer can benefit from the hope, support, and resources that the charity provides. Together, the Committee Family and the community remain committed to making a lasting impact, keeping Dainere’s vision alive, and championing a legacy of hope, compassion, and meaningful change.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where we meet and work, the Ngunnawal people, and the many other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from across Australia who have now made Canberra their home. We celebrate and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of the ACT and region.

Dainere's Rainbow is a not for profit organisation - 100% of all funds raised or donated go to childhood brain cancer research at Sydney Children's Hospital
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