Changing Lives One Wheelchair At A Time
Because Every Child Deserves The Freedom Of Movement
Around the world, millions of children are left without the mobility they need to learn, play and belong. Wheelchairs For Kids Australia builds and donates rough-terrain, adjustable wheelchairs for children living with disability in under-developed countries.
Made by our incredible volunteers to World Health Organization guidelines, each wheelchair brings the hope of better health, education and inclusion - the building blocks of a brighter future.
Making Mobility A Possibility
We’re working hard to bring mobility to children in under-developed countries around the world.
250+
Regular Volunteers
65,000
Wheelchairs Gifted Since 1998
90+
Locations Worldwide
$300
All it takes to transform a life
Why Wheelchairs?
Because mobility changes everything
Freedom
A wheelchair gives a child the ability to move independently - often for the very first time. No longer confined to being carried everywhere or left on the ground, children can access school, healthcare, friendships and community life.
Education
Up to 90% of children with disabilities in developing countries are excluded from school, largely due to the lack of mobility. With a wheelchair, enrolment rises and learning becomes possible, opening doors to a brighter future.
Health
Without mobility, children are more vulnerable to illness, malnutrition and shorter life expectancy. A properly fitted wheelchair improves posture, prevents complications from immobility and makes access to healthcare easier.
Dignity
Mobility restores confidence, independence and visibility. Children can play, learn and be included, while families experience relief and renewed hope - often easing both physical and emotional strain.
Transforming Lives Around The World
A Very Special Australian
Br Oliver Thomas (Olly) Pickett AM
Senior Australian Of The Year 2025
On 25 January 2025, Thomas Oliver Pickett AM, Co-Founder of Wheelchairs For Kids Australia and Volunteer Factory Manager, was named Senior Australian of the Year.
This significant accolade recognises the years of dedicated community service given by Brother Olly to Wheelchairs For Kids Australia and the profound impact of bringing mobility and dignity to countless children worldwide.
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