As we approach the holiday season, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the spirit of giving. While many of us enjoy celebrations with family, it’s also a season to remember those facing challenges, especially children who may not have access to joyful moments or basic necessities. Through healthcare, education, and creating positive experiences, these organisations make an invaluable impact in the lives of many.
Here are some of the key charities to consider and ways you can help support their missions this month.
1. Starlight Children’s Foundation
The Starlight Children’s Foundation provides critically ill children with access to positive and uplifting experiences, such as Starlight Express Rooms in hospitals, wish-granting for special moments, and Captain Starlight visits to entertain and bring smiles to young faces. Every donation goes directly to programs designed to enhance children’s lives during challenging times.
- How to Help: You can support Starlight by making a donation or participating in their “Starlight Day” fundraising efforts.
2. The Smith Family
The Smith Family is an educational charity helping young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed at school and create a better future. With programs ranging from literacy support to scholarships, they empower children to break the cycle of poverty through education.
- How to Help: Support The Smith Family by sponsoring a child’s education, donating, or volunteering.
3. Variety – the Children’s Charity
Variety provides life-changing equipment, technology, and programs to children with disabilities or facing severe challenges. Their support helps children gain mobility, independence, and the opportunity to join in and feel included.
- How to Help: Donate, participate in a fundraiser, or attend one of Variety’s community events this month to make a difference.
4. Camp Quality
Camp Quality offers support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families through camps, hospital support programs, and educational resources. Their events and programs focus on building resilience and offering moments of joy during difficult times.
- How to Help: You can donate to Camp Quality, volunteer for a camp, or attend one of their fundraising events.
5. Make-A-Wish Australia
Make-A-Wish grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, giving them and their families a precious moment of joy and hope. From meeting heroes to experiencing unique adventures, Make-A-Wish creates unforgettable moments that help children and their families face challenging medical journeys.
- How to Help: Help make wishes come true by donating to Make-A-Wish Australia or signing up to volunteer
At Koko Adora, family and community are at the heart of everything we do. This month, let’s come together to support charities and help brighten the lives of Australian children and their families. No matter the amount, every bit counts toward bringing comfort, hope, and happiness to those who need it most.
By supporting these organisations, we can contribute to a brighter future for Australia’s children and show the true meaning of the holiday season.
Stay tuned for updates on an amazing new charity we will be partnering with in the new year.
