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And could you use an extra $5,000?
It's National Child Protection Week (September 6-12), and looking after our young ones is on our minds.
If you're striving to make a difference in your local community but need a financial leg-up, Budget Direct want you to get in touch.
The company wants to make a difference to kids' lives, and have put their money where their mouth is by offering sponsorships of up to $5,000 to be spent any way that will help.
"As our giving shows, we're strong believers in supporting local communities," said a Budget Direct spokesperson, citing the $2.5 million and 2,000 volunteer hours they've provided to Australian charity Act for Kids.
"Not only do we give in the places we work, we also want to help groups - including registered organisations, small community groups, not-for-profits and government bodies - throughout Australia in their efforts to build happy and healthy neighbourhoods."
If your organisation is eligible, you can apply for a Budget Direct sponsorship of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000.
This one-off cash donation can be spent as your organisation sees fit.
They encouraged organisations impacted by COVID-19 or the recent bushfires to apply for sponsorships of up to $5,000.
Budget Direct offers these guidelines for who may apply:
Organisations who:
- provide local or statewide community services
- run community awareness and education programs
- promote health and wellbeing (such as sports clubs)
- advocate for road safety
- provide emergency services
- support in need or at-risk Australians
- help build strong, vibrant communities.
They are unable to sponsor:
- individuals
- sports teams
- bodies or activities that don't reflect our core values
- religious, political or lobby groups
- organisations linked to contentious issues.
To apply click here.
