The theme for Fundraiser Appreciation Day Australia 2025 is 'Count The Difference'.​

In Australia, Fundraiser Appreciation Day occurs on the first Friday of July, which is the first Friday following the end of the financial year in Australia, when we see the highest levels of supporter generosity.

Jon spoke with Heather Little (Australian Wildlife Conservancy), Ryan Ginard (Minderoo Foundation), and Catherine Brooks, (Equitable Philanthropy) about how they are counting the difference and celebrating Fundraiser Appreciation Day.

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Jon chats with Ofri about her first ever live show in Melbourne for free(!) at the Wesley Anne in Northocte on Tuesday 1st July 2025 on Knock Offs.

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Jon and Declan reviews Aero Strawberry on Knock Offs.

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Last week Victorian mental health workers were striking to demand better working conditions and system reform. The protest, led by a banner reading “772 Too Many,” honours the 772 Victorians lost to suicide last year.

Jon and Declan discuss the campaign for fair compensation and safe workplaces for all mental health workers on Knock Offs.

Original story produced by Moemina Shukur for The Wire and featuring Paul Healey State Secretary for Health and Community Services Union.

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Jon and Declan chat with Germán from Fire Roots about their new EP Morning Light on Knock Offs.

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Jon chats with Gary Chalmers and Ben Kennedy about launching their new record label BamTrax, the electronic music scene in Melbourne, and raising funds for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation on Knock Offs.

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Australia is on track to ban children under 16 from using social media, a world-first move raising big questions. As the government tests new methods and technologies to verify users’ ages, there’s growing concerns about privacy, fairness and how the restrictions will work in practice.

Jon and Declan discuss what this means for teenagers and parents on Knock Offs.

Original story produced by Marie Mabadi for The Wire and featuring Alexia Maddox, Director of Digital Education and Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy and Education Futures with La Trobe University.

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Jon reviews Mars Raspberry Smash Fun Size on Knock Offs.

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