Australian Lutheran World Service
Based in NSWSupports international aid, humanitarian responses and emergency relief, including emergency responses in Ukraine.
- Emergency response
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Ukraine crisis appeal charities to back
The conflict in Ukraine has forced families from their homes and left many without shelter, food or medical care. A Ukraine crisis appeal gets help to them, and to Ukrainians starting over in Australia. Back one of six charities in about a minute, and 100% of your donation goes to them.
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Where a Ukraine crisis appeal donation goes
Ukraine crisis appeals fund humanitarian help for people affected by the conflict: emergency shelter, food, warm clothing, medical care and support for people who've had to leave home.
Some of that help happens inside Ukraine and across Eastern Europe. Some of it happens right here, with charities helping displaced Ukrainians settle into life in Australia. Our guide to refugee support in Australia covers more charities doing that work.
Money is the most useful thing you can give. It lets charities buy what's needed close to where it's needed, instead of shipping goods across the world. For other emergencies, see our guide to disaster relief donations.
- Emergency aidShelter, food, water and medical care for people caught up in the conflict.
- Support on the moveHelp for families who have had to leave home, in Ukraine and across borders.
- Settling in AustraliaPractical support for displaced Ukrainians starting over here.
Six charities with Ukraine appeals to back
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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Emergency Action Alliance
Based in NSWRaises funds for its member organisations to respond to major international crises, including a Ukraine emergency response.
- Emergency appeals
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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UN Women Australia
Based in ACTRaises funds for UN Women programs for women and girls, including humanitarian crises and a Ukraine Emergency Appeal.
- Women and girls
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Mission Without Borders
Based in VICWorks to ease poverty in Eastern Europe with practical and emotional support, including Ukraine Emergency Relief.
- Eastern Europe
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe
Based in NSWSupports migrants from Eastern Europe in Sydney with housing advocacy, transport, health support and a Welcome Ukraine program.
- Welcome Ukraine
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Compass Community Care
Based in VICProvides free groceries to people in need and supports displaced Ukrainians in Melbourne.
- Support in Melbourne
- 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 charities whose profile names Ukraine in their appeals or programs, rated 2 or 3 stars with a complete profile, and ranked them by their most recent annual donations. Groups whose main work is religious outreach were left out.
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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When a Ukraine crisis appeal matters most
Needs change as a crisis drags on. These are the moments donations make the biggest difference, and the charities above already show up for them.
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When families have to leave home
Emergency relief covers shelter, food and warmth for people who have had to flee.
Mission Without Borders runs Ukraine Emergency Relief -
When agencies pool their response
Joint appeals send funds to member charities already working on the ground.
Emergency Action Alliance runs a Ukraine emergency response -
For women and girls
Crises hit women and girls differently, from safety to income. Targeted programs help close that gap.
UN Women Australia runs a Ukraine Emergency Appeal -
Starting over in Australia
Groceries and everyday support help displaced Ukrainians find their feet here.
Compass Community Care supports displaced Ukrainians in Melbourne
What your donation actually pays for
Your donation pays for emergency shelter, food, warm clothing, medical care and the people who deliver them. For Ukrainians who've resettled here, it covers things like groceries, transport, health support and help with housing, so a new start is a little less overwhelming.
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.
Ukraine crisis appeal questions, answered
How can I donate to a Ukraine crisis appeal from Australia?
Pick one of the charities above, open its Tap4Change profile, tap donate and choose an amount. It takes about a minute, and you can give once or monthly.
A one-off donation gets money moving now. A monthly gift helps charities plan for a crisis that has lasted a long time, and you can change or cancel it any time from your donation history.
Which charities help Ukrainians in Australia?
On this page, Compass Community Care supports displaced Ukrainians in Melbourne, and Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe runs a Welcome Ukraine program in Sydney.
For wider support for people who have fled conflict, our guide to refugee support in Australia lists more charities.
Are donations to a Ukraine crisis appeal 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.
Is it better to give money or send goods to Ukraine?
Money. Sending goods overseas is slow and expensive, and what arrives often doesn't match what's needed. Charities working on the ground can buy supplies closer to where they're needed, which is faster and supports local suppliers.
If you want to give something practical here in Australia, check with local groups supporting Ukrainian families first. They'll know exactly what's useful.
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.