Mission Australia
Based in NSWA national Christian charity working to end homelessness and help people and communities in need across Australia.
- The neighbour
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Give back to the community your way
Giving back to the community starts with what you care about. Find the kind of giver you are below, then back a charity that matches in about a minute. 100% of your donation goes to them.
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What giving back to the community looks like
Giving back is about putting something into the places and people that shaped you. For some that means a monthly donation. For others it's volunteering on a Saturday, mentoring a young person, or backing the local groups that keep a town running.
It helps to start with who you are. Are you the one mates call in a crisis? The one who loves the beach or the bush? The one who remembers what it's like to need a hand? Each charity below matches a different kind of giver, so you can back the work that feels like you.
Money is the easiest place to start, and it pairs well with time. For every way to give, see our guide to donating to charity in Australia, and our guide to giving money to charity explains why cash often helps most.
- Give moneyA one-off or monthly gift to a cause close to home.
- Give timeVolunteering with a local group or event.
- Share your valuesAn impact profile that shows your mates what you stand for.
Six charities for every kind of giver
Each one is ACNC-registered and listed on Tap4Change. Tap a card to see their profile, their latest updates and how to give.
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Clontarf Foundation
Based in WAImproves the education, life skills, self-esteem and job prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through school-based academies.
- The mentor
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Lifeline Australia
Based in NSWProvides 24/7 crisis support by phone, text and online chat, plus community services and suicide prevention work.
- The listener
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
Based in NSWSupports families with sick children with accommodation, learning programs and hospitality services.
- The carer
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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The Wilderness Society
Based in TASWorks to protect, promote and restore wilderness across Australia, including campaigns for the country's iconic places.
- The nature lover
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Surf Life Saving Australia
Based in NSWSaves lives in Australian waters through volunteer patrols, rescue services and community education.
- The lifesaver
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Want a different charity? Search all 60,000+ charities. How we picked these six: from Tap4Change's charity data, we took the most-supported charity for six kinds of community giving, all rated 3 stars with a complete profile, and ordered them by their most recent annual donations.
A thank you perk from brands that do good
Some donations come with a thank you perk from a partner brand, like a voucher or a free product. It's a small thanks for showing up, never the reason to give. Offers change often, so check what's on when you donate.
See brands that do goodBring your mates along
Share what you stand for with your mates and family. Explore what others stand for, donate with them, or build your own impact profile. Small taps add up, and together they turn ripples into waves of change.
Create your impact profile
Which kind of giver are you?
Most of us are a bit of everything. Pick the one that sounds most like you, and start there.
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The mentor
You believe the right person at the right time can change a young life.
Clontarf runs school-based academies for young men -
The lifesaver
You're at home on the beach and want everyone to get home safe.
Surf Life Saving Australia runs volunteer patrols -
The listener
You're the friend people call when things fall apart.
Lifeline offers crisis support 24/7 -
The neighbour
You notice who's doing it tough on your street.
Mission Australia works to end homelessness
What your donation actually pays for
Your donation pays for the people and gear behind community work: mentors and youth workers, crisis support, patrol equipment, and a place for families to stay near hospital. It also frees volunteers to spend their time with people instead of fundraising.
Programs listed come from each charity's details in Tap4Change's charity data. For how fees, ACNC registration and tax receipts work, see the Tap4Change FAQs, the ACNC Charity Register and the ATO's gifts and donations guide.
Giving back questions, answered
What are some easy ways to give back to the community?
Donate to a local cause, volunteer with a group near you, or share a charity you believe in with your mates. Even small, regular gifts add up.
On Tap4Change you can donate in about a minute, and build an impact profile that shows what you stand for.
Is it better to give money or time?
Both matter. Money lets a charity pay for what it needs, when it needs it. Time helps too, especially for groups that rely on volunteers, like surf life saving clubs.
If you can't volunteer regularly, a monthly donation is a simple way to keep showing up.
How can I give back with friends or family?
Pick a cause together and give as a group, or share your impact profile on Tap4Change so your mates can see what you stand for and donate with you.
It's also a nice way to mark a birthday or milestone. Our guide to donating to charity as a gift has ideas.
Are donations to community charities tax deductible?
Yes, if the charity you choose is eligible. Tax deductibility is shown at the top of each charity's page on Tap4Change. Donations to a charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and covered by Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, are tax deductible.
All six charities on this page are marked as tax deductible in our charity data. You can download your receipt from your profile to claim it at tax time.
What is a thank you perk, and does it change my donation?
A thank you perk is a small gesture from a brand that partners with Tap4Change, such as a voucher or a free product, offered with some donations. Your donation still goes 100% to the charity. The perk comes from the brand, and offers rotate, so what's available depends on when you give.
If you can't donate right now, reach out to the Tap4Change team at support@tap4change.org. Sharing a charity's page is a great way to help too.