While Christmas is a time of immense joy, wonder, and fun for many, it can also be one of the hardest times of the year for families doing it tough. Australia has a wide variety of charities and non-profit organisations where you can make a difference with a small donation.
If you’re feeling generous over this giving season, we’ve compiled just a small sample of the places you might be inclined to donate to over the season.
Note: News Cop receives no funding or benefit from these organisations. This is simply a small list of high-profile non-profit organisations.
We encourage readers to research organisations before donating.
THE SMITH FAMILY
The Smith Family is an independent charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged children across Australia get the best education they can.
For too many young Australians, poverty acts as a significant barrier to getting a high-quality education and securing a happy, thriving future.
The Smith Family offers an endless list of learning programs dedicated to improving vulnerable young Australians’ education through targeted support and mentoring. From learning clubs to arts programs to financial programs, there is plenty of assistance and support available for people from all kinds of backgrounds.
To donate to the Smith Family, go here.
You can also sponsor a child in need here.
Learn more about the Smith Family.
GIVIT
“Want to give something? We’ll help you GIVIT to a person in need.”
GIVIT is an organisation dedicated to uniting people in need with those with resources to give or donate. People can register their need—groceries, fuel, etc.—so that others can fulfill it.
You can give something directly to a person in need or provide funds to them. You can also donate to the organisation, with 100% of donations going to purchasing essential items for a variety of causes.
Causes include disaster recovery, Indigenous support, and domestic and family violence.
Got something you were looking to donate? GIVIT here.
Looking to donate funds? Go here.
Learn more about GIVIT.
WORLDWIDE FUND FOR NATURE
WWF is a non-governmental organisation found in a number of countries, including Australia.
Australia’s WWF is specifically focused on conserving biodiversity. They seek to protect native species from environmental and extinction-related threats, and restore native habitats to preserve biodiversity.
You can give to WWF in several ways.
You can adopt an animal from a native species, including:
- Platypuses
- Turtles, and
- Koalas
You can also adopt a tree to protect animals’ habitats.
If you’d like to directly donate funds to WWF, go here. You can make a one-time or recurring payment.
Learn more about WWF.
This holiday season, even a small donation can make a massive difference in the lives of others.
Of course, these are just our picks. We encourage you to research other charities that could benefit from a donation or support at this time.
Here’s a full list of all the registered charities in Australia.
