Starlight Children's Foundation
Based in NSWBrightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and young people, including through Captain Starlight visits in hospitals.
- Sick kids
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
How to donate money online
To donate money online, pick a registered charity, choose an amount and pay. On Tap4Change it takes about a minute, and 100% of your donation goes to the charity. Here's how to do it safely, with six charities to start with.
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How to donate money online safely
Online giving is quick, but a little checking first keeps your money safe. Make sure the charity is registered with the ACNC, the national charity regulator, and that you're on the charity's own site or a platform that only works with registered charities. Every charity on Tap4Change is ACNC-registered.
Be careful with links in texts, emails and social posts, especially after a disaster, when fake appeals often pop up. If you're unsure, search for the charity yourself instead of clicking. For the wider basics, see our guide on how to donate to charity.
Keep your receipt, and check whether the charity is a deductible gift recipient if you plan to claim a deduction. On Tap4Change, your receipts are saved in your profile. Want to give every month instead? A monthly donation is set up the same way.
- Check the charityLook for ACNC registration and a clear list of programs.
- Choose an amountGive once, or monthly for steady support.
- Keep your receiptHandy at tax time, especially if the charity has DGR status.
Six charities to give to online
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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Movember
Based in VICInvests in research and programs for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer research and mental health programs.
- Men's health
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Based in VICProvides welfare services and aid to people seeking asylum, including food, housing and counselling in Footscray and Dandenong.
- Refugees
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations)
Based in WAProvides aeromedical, medical and primary health care to people living, working and travelling throughout Western Australia.
- Rural health
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Beyond Blue
Based in VICWorks to improve mental health in the community with advice and support, including the Beyond Blue Support Service.
- Mental health
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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World Animal Protection
Based in NSWProtects animals and their habitats, prevents cruelty and relieves animal suffering, with work on animals in farming and in the wild.
- Animal welfare
- 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 well-supported charities across six different causes, all rated 3 stars with a complete profile, and ranked them by their most recent annual donations. Charities already featured in our other ways to give guides were left out, so you see a wider mix.
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.
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Ways to give online
Online giving isn't only one-off donations. Here are a few ways to do it, with a charity above that fits each one.
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Every month
A small regular gift adds up and helps a charity plan ahead.
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In someone's name
Give for a friend's birthday or to say thanks, instead of another gift.
Starlight brightens the lives of seriously ill kids -
For a cause that hits home
Lots of people give to a cause that touched their family, like men's health.
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For the bush
Help people in remote areas reach a doctor when they need one.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service runs aeromedical evacuations in WA
What your donation actually pays for
Online donations skip the cash handling and paperwork, so more of a charity's effort goes into its work. Your money pays for programs, staff and supplies wherever they're needed most.
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.
Online donation questions, answered
Is it safe to donate money online?
Yes, if you give to a registered charity through a site you trust. Check the charity on the ACNC Charity Register, and type the address yourself rather than clicking a link you weren't expecting.
Every charity on Tap4Change is ACNC-registered, and charities receive 100% of donations made through Tap4Change.
How long does it take to donate online?
About a minute on Tap4Change. Open a charity's profile, tap donate, choose an amount and whether it's one-off or monthly, then pay.
Your receipt is saved in your profile, so it's easy to find later.
Can I set up a monthly donation online?
Yes. Choose monthly when you donate, and the same amount goes to the charity each month.
You can change or cancel it any time from your donation history, so you stay in control.
Are online donations 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.