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Because every child deserves dignity, comfort, and care, you can help make that happen.

Make a Donation

At A Better Life For Foster Kids, we believe no child should ever enter care feeling forgotten. Every child deserves the essentials: clean clothes, a warm bed, a comforting toy, and the sense that someone, somewhere, cares about them.

Your donation helps us provide immediate, practical support to children entering care, young people transitioning out of care, and the dedicated carers who welcome them into their homes.

Whether it’s a one-off gift, a regular donation, or physical items you’d like to pass on, your generosity helps us respond to real needs, at the right time, with dignity and love.

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Practicality

We meet real needs quickly, offering support that matters most no delays, barriers or fluff.

Empowerment

We uplift children and carers through access, resources and hope for the journey still to come.

Dignity

Every child deserves to be treated with kindness, respect and care in moments of fear and transition.

Community

We stand together, building impact through generosity, connection & shared responsibility.

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Make a Financial Donation

One-Off or Regular Donations

Support the ongoing work of A Better Life For Foster Kids by making a donation, no amount is too small. Your contribution helps us create and deliver Crisis Cases, furnish homes for care-leavers, support carers, and provide essentials where and when they’re needed most.

Or, donate via direct bank transfer:

BSB: 013795
Account Number: 216371572
Account Name: A Better Life For Foster Kids

Regular Giving

Become a 'Cuppa a Week' Supporter

Every year, over 5,000 children enter care in Victoria, many without so much as a backpack.
At A Better Life For Foster Kids, we deliver around 1,600 Crisis Cases annually, and the need keeps growing.

With your regular weekly donation, no matter how small, we can:

  • Respond faster to emergency placements
  • Ease the financial burden on carers
  • Provide comfort and dignity to children in crisis
  • Create stability in their very first moments in care
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Support PJ Day

One-Off Donation

Help us raise awareness and funds for children entering care in your local community. A donation to Gippsland’s Biggest P.J. Day goes straight to supporting our Crisis Case program.

Or, donate via direct bank transfer:

BSB: 063526
Account Number: 10528071
Account Name: A Better Life For Foster Kids

Gift Cards

Gift cards are incredibly helpful, they allow us to respond to specific needs quickly and thoughtfully. Whether it’s a new pair of shoes, school supplies, or something a child can choose for themselves, gift cards give freedom, dignity, and a little spark of joy.

You can post gift cards, cheques, or small items to:

A Better Life For Foster Kids
PO BOX 1138
SALE, VIC, 3850

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Donate Items

We are always in need of quality items that bring comfort and practicality to children entering care and the carers who support them.

Items We Currently Need:

These items help us pack Crisis Cases for children entering care:

  • New or gently-used baby and children’s clothing (sizes newborn–17 years)
  • New underwear and socks (all ages)
  • Baby essentials: nappies, wipes, bibs, new bottles, wraps
  • Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, hair ties, face washers, deodorant, toiletry bags
  • New water bottles
  • Handmade items: knitted blankets, toys, face washers
  • Brand new toys (please note: we are no longer able to accept second-hand toys)

Furniture & Household Equipment

These items are used to support new placements and furnish homes for young people leaving care or families recovering from family violence:

  • Beds (including cots and children’s beds)
  • Baby gear: prams, highchairs, change tables, car seats
  • Household furniture: wardrobes, dining tables, sofas, desks
  • Appliances & electronics
  • Bedding: new or excellent-condition sheets, doonas, pillows, and blankets
  • Please ensure second-hand items are clean, in good condition, and safe for use.

To arrange pickup or drop-off, please contact us directly.

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Every Donation Makes a Difference

Whether it’s a brand-new hoodie, a $20 note, a warm blanket, or a weekly commitment, your gift helps us bring comfort and care into the lives of vulnerable children across Victoria.

💛 Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for believing that every child matters.

👉 Make a Donation Now
📞 Or call Heather on 0412 154 424 to learn more about how you can help.

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What We Do

Backed by community and driven by compassion, our impact begins at the front door meeting children and carers with practical help, heartfelt care, and the belief that no one should face the first night alone.

Crisis Cases A Better Life For Foster Kids

Crisis Cases

Our Crisis Cases are designed to meet children right at this point of need. Each one is a wheeled suitcase filled with approximately 55 essential items tailored to the child’s age and gender from clothing and toiletries to soft toys and comforting touches. But more than that, each Crisis Case says something powerful: You are not forgotten. You are cared for. You matter.
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Housing Transition

For many young people leaving care or families rebuilding after hardship, “starting over” sounds hopeful but the reality is rarely easy. With the support of our incredible volunteers and generous community, we fully furnish and stock homes with the essentials needed to live with dignity, comfort and stability each one tailored to the household’s unique needs.
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Support for Carers

Foster and kinship carers are the heart of the out-of-home care system. They open their homes and their hearts to children who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability. We provide compassionate, practical support to foster and kinship carers, recognising the vital and often overlooked role they play in giving children a second chance at childhood
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Others Do Care Fund

For children in foster and kinship care, life can sometimes feel like a series of restrictions what they’ve lost, what they can’t do, what’s out of reach. We believe in saying yes to joy, growth, and opportunity. Our Others Do Care Fund is a small but powerful initiative that helps children in care participate in the simple joys of childhood the very things that help them feel normal, included, and full of potential.

Giving Tree's and Christmas Gifts

Bringing joy, hope, and a little magic to Christmas morning. For children in foster and kinship care, the holidays can be a difficult time but we believe every child deserves to feel the joy of Christmas. Each year, we collect and lovingly deliver thoughtful, meaningful gifts to children across Victoria, ensuring they have something special to unwrap on Christmas Day.

Because Every Child Deserves Better

Help Us Build a Better Future

Your donation helps provide real support, restore dignity, and remind every child in care that they are seen, valued, and never alone.

Become a Volunteer

Join Us

Become A Volunteer

If you’d like to lend a hand whether you’re handy with a sewing machine, available to drive, passionate about fundraising, or just keen to help, we’d love to hear from you.