As a not-for-profit organisation, Doncare receives funding from local, State and Federal government departments to operate some of our major programs, however we rely heavily on fundraising to subsidise the running costs of these and other programs. To make a one-off donation, click the DONATE NOW button on this website to make a secure online donation. Alternatively, you can phone us on 9856 1500 to make a secure one-off or recurrent donation over the phone. Or, donate in person at Suite 4, Level 1, MC2, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. 

What does my donation support?

Donations of money, goods and services are used to support the following programs and services:

Emergency Relief: to help those in need with food, vouchers and material aid;

Student Wellbeing & Back to School: supports disadvantaged families with the costs of school related activities or wellbeing services such as counselling or extracurricular activities such as swimming lessons or school excursions or camps;

Winter Warmth: contributes to the costs of winter utility bills for struggling Manningham residents;

The Dorothy Rose Fund: improves the quality of life for women and children recovering from domestic violence through small grants to provide things like driving lessons, relocation costs, haircuts, etc;

Social Support: provides group social outings to reduce the isolation of elderly residents.

Opportunity Shops

You can donate good quality, clean, saleable items to any one of Doncare’s two opportunity shops, which are located in Templestowe & Mitcham. Please call us on 9856 1500 to enquire about the suitability of large furniture donations. The proceeds of our op shops subsidise a range of our programs and services. We also refer clients of Doncare services to our op shops for much needed clothing, household goods and furniture. Read more…

Bequests

Remembering Doncare in your Will can provide long term benefits to the local community. Please click here for more information about leaving a bequest to Doncare.