Love doesn't cost a thing...

Except on Valentine's Day that is, when Aussies are expected to spend nearly a billion dollars on treating their loved ones. This is dwarfed by loved up Americans spending over $20 billion.

Imagine what would happen if a fraction of this economy was devoted to those less fortunate…

• Forgo a five star dinner and protect orphaned chimpanzee babies who have been rescued from poachers, are traumatised and need a safe home where they can be rehabilitated.
• Instead of buying chocolates, support Bears of Hope who facilitate the healing journey for families experiencing the devastating loss of a child.
• Get creative, make your own card, and donate the $5 you saved to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation who serve community meals in an environment which provides companionship and friendship.
• Buy flowers that have a positive impact that lasts much longer than a week. Conservation Volunteers Australia plant waterlilies to protect and restore wetlands around the country.

Or simply choose a charity gift that makes your heart sing and email it to your beloved. Or you can email or print out a Charity Gift Card and your amour can choose a cause they’d like to support.

Let love conquer all this Valentine’s Day.