Our Impact
Rolling out support worldwide
From the hill tribe villages of Myanmar to the desert terrain of Morocco to popular holiday destinations like Bali, our impact around the world has been widespread—providing mobility to tens of thousands of children and families in need, regardless of location, race or religion.
We partner with like-minded, locally based distribution partners to reach some of the most remote and impoverished communities in the world. Countries where support services for children with disability are limited or sometimes non-existent.
Our Stories
Fostering connection and community for senior volunteers in Australia
Part of Our Mission is to continue to build a community of volunteers who have purpose and camaraderie. Our factory is volunteer-driven with a regular “workforce” of comprising over 250 men and women, many are retirees with an average age of 74.
These dedicated individuals manufacture and pack all of our wheelchairs, while an additional 300+ volunteers craft and sew accessories such as covers, rugs, and toys at home.
This unique model allows us to minimise manufacturing and administrative costs and channel 100% of our fundraising towards our mission.
But it’s far more than saving production costs. Volunteering is a vital foundation of Wheelchairs For Kids Australia. We are committed to fostering a sense of connection and belonging for our senior volunteers, many of whom report it is a ‘life-changing’ experience.
Studies show that benefits for senior volunteers include
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Increased social connections
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Decreased and/or delayed risk of cognitive decline
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Friendships
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Higher levels of wellbeing
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Lower rates of depression
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Increased physical fitness
“We would like to say a big thank you for a gift of a wheelchair our daughter received from you last month, it will help her so much and reduces the burden of lifting her when going to church, school and other functions away from home.”