help the kids is a practical place to find out about some wonderful Australian children’s charities: how to make a donation, how to get involved, how to help make a difference. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and remember - every dollar, big or small, makes a difference.
Make-A-Wish are the only charity in Australia focused solely on Wish granting. Wishes bring magic, joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, as well as unforgettable experiences. → Make-A-Wish
CanTeen is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer. Their belief is that young people, through meeting and talking with one another, are better able to cope with the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis. → CanTeen
Starlight aims to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia. They deliver innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most, no matter what their illness or where they live. → Starlight
The Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA) is the only independent medical research unit in Australia dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, better treatments and ultimately a cure for childhood cancer. Every year more than 500 Australian children will be diagnosed with cancer and sadly, every week three will die. → CCIA
Barnardos is Australia’s leading child welfare agency. They are committed to helping protect the lives of Australian children and young people who suffer the traumas of neglect and abuse and the humiliation of poverty and homelessness. → Barnardos
Variety, The Children’s Charity is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special needs by providing grants to individuals and organisations for a great number of items such as wheelchairs, vocal output speech devices, prosthetic limbs, special play equipment and liberty swings. → Variety
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