My absolute favourite part of that pack is the sleeping bag. We can sleep anywhere, we are finally warm and it has been months since we have had a decent sleep.
Backpacks for Kids SA
Donation by Adventure Operations
South Australia
perfect fit
Crystal* said we are very great full for this donation, many of our families are struggling to afford a pair of shoes for their kids to go to school in at the best of times, so been able to receive these beautiful Nike shoes is just amazing. Many of these families can’t afford xmas presents so some of these shoes will be such a surprise for many older girls who may not have received any presents.
Warm Winter Long Sleeve Women’s Tops
We provided these jumpers for our families at the beginning of winter, the day I received them, I was able to provide them to straight out of the box to some of our Mum’s (they were very grateful as it was an extremely cold day) The rest we added to our stand at the front of our Children’s Centre along with second hand items.
Student Self Regulation and Interoception
“I get angry sometimes and say things to people that are mean. Now when I feel angry, I take a 10 minute break, get my Interoception tray out and quietly work on my Lego. Working on my Lego build helps me calm down because I stop thinking about other things. When I feel better, I go back into the class and do my work.” – Chris* age 9
“I don’t get into trouble so much anymore because when I feel myself getting cross, I go to Interoception and build my Lego. It helps me be calmer” – Jaxon* age 7
No Credit? Optus SIMs supports Retirees
Heather* is an elderly volunteer and one of the many recipients of the Optus sim cards we acquired. Heather told us she was so happy to receive this sim card,(as she told us), she had been on a $15 pre-paid sim plan which she could just afford, then her service provider told her, her plan was going up to $45 a month, which she could not afford so she cancelled her plan and only had incoming calls.
Making our teens feel worthy
Imagine having to leave all your belongings behind because you have been removed from your home. The children we work with have to do this.
We give them a backpack to get them through the first 24 – 48hrs of the crisis they are going through.
This backpack holds their only belongings sometimes. So imagine the excitement when they open their backpacks and they see all new clothing, even better they are receiving Nike clothing.
We also make sure we put some distraction items in there. So the Coca-Cola games and books do just that.
We couldn’t do what we do without the support of Good360 and all the companies that support them.
Care Packing Day & Winter Boredom Buster Care Packs
Quote from our Founder, Ella Stratton – “We are so grateful for the support of the Good360 Program. For small charities like the HAS Foundation, this generosity makes it possible to provide our Care Pack Service to paediatric palliative care families. It means we can bring comfort and connection to families during some of their most difficult moments.”
Sandals for Cancer Patients
My name is Lynne Davis, and I am the Chairperson for Koala Kids Back Packs, I have recently had my own battle with breast cancer, I have had Chemotherapy and Radio therapy as treatments. One of the worst side effects of these therapies is Neuropathy which is nerve damage. This manifests in constant pins and needles in your hands and feet, it is excruciatingly painful to walk without having padded shoes or wearing 2-3 pairs of socks with your slippers. While trying to use your fingers is a bit of a pain, trying to use knives and folks is like feeding a three-year-old.
A year without a mattress
“This mattress will make so much difference, I can get a good nights sleep and be ready for work the next day.”
“I was sleeping on the floor, before I was lucky enough to get a mattress, thank you so much.”
“This is the first time I have slept on a mattress in a year, I was sleeping in my car.”
“I was sleeping on the floor, before I was lucky enough to get a mattress, thank you so much.”
“This is the first time I have slept on a mattress in a year, I was sleeping in my car.”
Bridging the Digital Divide for Young Adults
“I’ve seen firsthand how tough the transition can be for those aging out of the system. When you’ve spent your life without the stability that many others take for granted—things like a home, a consistent support system, or the resources to reach your potential—the challenges are immense. The ripple effect that a single piece of technology can have is far-reaching. With it, a person can access online learning, apply for jobs, connect with mentors, and discover new possibilities. It’s the start of something new—an opportunity for them to rewrite their own story.
In the end, providing a laptop isn’t just about giving someone a device—it’s about giving them a chance. Helping others reach their full potential and navigate the path toward a brighter future is a gift to me”
In the end, providing a laptop isn’t just about giving someone a device—it’s about giving them a chance. Helping others reach their full potential and navigate the path toward a brighter future is a gift to me”
