Editing Tina Arena (section)

== Charities ==
Arena has used her fame to help several causes and is a patron to two charities in Australia: child protection organisation Barnardos and Soldier On which supports rehabilitation for veterans.<ref name="sbs.com.au">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/01/26/arenas-honour-aussie-music-advocate|title=Arena's honour as Aussie music advocate|website=Sbs.com.au|access-date=5 August 2017}}</ref> In her support she is an official [[Patronage|patron]] for a charitable organisation Soldier On, which assists mentally and physically wounded Australian soldiers. Arena said, "It's vital that Australian soldiers have access to support when they return from overseas, and 'Soldier On' will make a much needed difference in the lives of wounded veterans and their families. 'Soldier On' is the first charity of its kind in Australia and I am honoured to be a Patron."<ref name="Birchall">{{cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130428041317/http://soldieron.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MR_120402_TinaArena.pdf | url = http://soldieron.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MR_120402_TinaArena.pdf | title = Tina Arena sings the praises of Soldier On | last = Birchall | first = Amy | publisher = Soldier On: Helping Our Wounded Warriors | archive-date = 28 April 2013 | date = 2 April 2012 | access-date = 1 November 2015 }}</ref>

In July 2013, Arena performed at the Melbourne Asbestos Cancer Fundraiser, which donated funds raised to support [[Mesothelioma]] research undertaken at the Olivia-Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre and the [[Austin Hospital, Melbourne]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/australia/tinaarenatoperformeforcancer |title=Tina Arena to perform at Melbourne Asbestos Cancer Fundraiser |website=Shilomagazine.com.au |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221859/http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/australia/tinaarenatoperformeforcancer |archive-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/ArtsandCulture/Charity/Pages/4bd6e7d8-3dd9-4ac8-abaa-d2b03381a467.aspx |title=Biaggio Signorelli Foundation Gala Dinner |website=Thatsmelbourne.com.au |access-date=22 July 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130712065851/http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/ArtsandCulture/Charity/Pages/4bd6e7d8-3dd9-4ac8-abaa-d2b03381a467.aspx |archive-date=12 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She was also a participant, with partner Damian Whitewood, in the 13th Australian season of ''Dancing with the Stars'' which commenced in September 2013 and nominated [[Barnardos]] Australia as her charity; the pair finished in third place.

Arena took part in Australia's biggest TV charity appeal, ''Telethon'', in Perth on 20 October 2013.<ref>[http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/magic-150m-within-telethons-reach/story-fnhocxo3-1226743282071 "Telethon 2013 raises $20.7 million, $150 million over 46-year history"] by Kara Vickery, ''[[Perth Now]]'', 20 October 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.</ref> On 21 December 2013 she opened Sydney's annual [[Carols in the Domain]] concert with "[[Adeste Fideles|O Come, All Ye Faithful]]" and performed her single "Reset All" at the closing of the event.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/tina-arena-to-sing-at-carols-in-the-domain-20131122-2y0t4.html/ |title=Tina Arena to sing at Carols in the Domain |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref> She has also performed at several benefit concerts, including Live 8 in Paris and for Queensland Flood Relief in 2013.<ref name="sbs.com.au"/>

In November 2014, Arena released a cover version of [[10cc]]'s 1976 song ''[[The Things We Do for Love (song)|The Things We Do For Love]]'', with funds raised going towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-things-we-do-for-love-smooth-mix-single/1445053339|title= Tina Arena 'The Things We Do For Love' (smooth mix) – single|date= 4 November 2014|publisher=iTunes Australia|access-date=10 November 2014}}</ref>

Arena, reflecting on nearly 40 years in the music industry, relates all of her achievements back to her Australian beginnings: "If it wasn't for Australia, I would never have been able to have been catapulted internationally and to have done the things that I've been able to do. It was because of Australia that I've done that". she told AAP, in 2013.<ref name="sbs.com.au"/>

In May 2019, Arena was awarded the perennial ''Excellence in Community Award'' by the Australian Music in the House Organisation. The award was presented at Support Act Limited's annual Music in the House event on 29 May 2019. The award recognises "members of the music industry who, by their tireless efforts and charitable works, have made a difference and enriched the fabric of the broader Australian community".<ref name="themusicnetwork.com"/><ref name="oztix.com.au"/>