Make an
impact today
Support our mission by contributing a donation.
Looking for a good reason?
Here are six.
Empower Children Through Creativity
Your donation provides access to books and art supplies, sparking imagination and creativity in children who may not have the opportunity otherwise.
Promote Healing
and Resilience
Art and reading are powerful therapeutic tools. They help children recovering from trauma or crisis process emotions, build confidence, and develop coping strategies.
Support Education
and Literacy
Every child deserves a chance to learn. Your contribution helps us nurture a love of reading and improve literacy skills in children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Foster Emotional
Well-Being
Engaging in creative activities like art and storytelling supports mental health, encouraging self-expression, and providing a sense of stability and joy.
Make a Long-
Lasting Impact
Donations directly fund programs and resources that inspire resilience, learning, and growth in young lives, creating brighter futures for generations to come.
Join a Community
of Changemakers
By donating, you become part of a passionate community committed to transforming the lives of children in need through the arts and education.
Our Dedicate Programs
Made Possible With Your Support.
Creative Workshops with Social and Community Organisations
In collaboration with local social and community organisations, our Creative Workshops offer at-risk families a safe space to engage in art and storytelling. These programs promote healing, connection, and empowerment through guided creative activities.
Scholarships for Creative and Expressionist Courses
Our scholarships ensure disadvantaged children can participate in specialised creative courses, such as painting, music, or writing. These opportunities encourage personal growth, self-expression, and the pursuit of dreams that might otherwise remain out of reach.
Art Kits for Disadvantaged and At-Risk Children
Providing high-quality art supplies to children in need, our Art Kits inspire creativity and self-expression. These kits offer children a therapeutic outlet to process emotions, build confidence, and explore their imagination, especially in times of crisis or recovery.
Book Sets for At-Risk
and Disadvantaged Children
We deliver curated book sets to children who may not have access to books at home. These collections nurture a love of reading, enhance literacy skills, and open doors to new worlds, fostering learning and emotional growth.
How We Use Donations
The Lorraine Foundation is a registered Australian charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). We are committed to full transparency and accountability in how we use every dollar received.
All donations made through this page are directed to our General Donations Fund, which supports the delivery and expansion of our benevolent programs. These include:
Providing free art kits and book sets to disadvantaged children,
Running creative workshops that support emotional healing and literacy, and
Funding future scholarship and mentorship opportunities for children and young people facing hardship.
Your donation directly contributes to the resources, logistics, and systems that enable us to bring creativity, resilience, and inspiration to the lives of children who need it most.
Donations of $2 or more may be tax-deductible, depending on your personal circumstances and our Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Please consult your tax adviser.