Heads up on what you need to know before you apply! 

Who We Can Fund:

✅ We Support People Facing:

🏥 Health Challenges

  • Medical expenses and treatment costs

  • Support during serious illness or disability

  • Essential equipment or mobility aids

  • Travel costs for medical treatment

  • Family support during health crises

💰 Financial Hardship & Poverty Relief

  • Essential living expenses (rent, utilities, food)

  • Emergency assistance during financial crisis

  • Support for families facing unexpected hardship

  • Help for those who've lost income due to circumstances beyond their control

🎓 Educational Support

  • Essential educational tools and resources

  • Support for students facing barriers to education

  • Learning equipment for children with additional needs

🆘 Disaster Relief

  • Emergency assistance following natural disasters

  • Support for families who've lost homes or possessions

  • Immediate crisis relief during unexpected life events

Who We Cannot Fund:

We understand every cause is important, but our constitution limits us to specific areas. We cannot fund:

❌ Activities & Causes:

  • Political or religious activities

  • Sporting clubs or recreational activities

  • Animal welfare organisations

  • Service clubs (Rotary, Lions, etc.)

  • Gambling or hazardous activities

❌ Business & Commercial:

  • Commercial promotion or business conferences

  • Third-party funding requests

  • Exhibitions or trade shows

❌ Infrastructure & Buildings:

  • Building construction or major renovations

  • Property purchases or modifications

❌ Other Exclusions:

  • Overseas funding or international projects

  • Discriminatory programs or initiatives

  • Projects we've already substantially funded

Quick Check Before You Apply

✅ Can you provide:

  • A supporting letter from a professional (doctor, social worker, school principal, counsellor, etc.)?

  • Clear details about your specific situation and needs?

  • Information about how the support will make a meaningful difference?

If you answered YES to these questions and fall under one of our funding areas as specified above, we'd love to hear from you.

 ⏰ Processing Time:

  • Applications reviewed monthly by our volunteer board

  • You'll be contacted with the outcome via phone or email

Ready to Apply?

Our Board meets monthly to assess applications for funding support.

To help you plan your application timing, our scheduled Board meeting dates for 2025 are:

  • September 9th

  • October 14th

  • November 11th

Applications that meet our criteria will be assessed at the next Board meeting following their receipt.

We endeavour to provide applicants with a decision in a timely manner after each meeting.

Please note: Meeting dates may occasionally change due to unforeseen circumstances.