Give the gift of inclusion this holiday season
Exclusion can shape a childhood.
Inclusion can help change its future.
Meet Tracey
Tracey is a 16-year-old Young Disability Advocate with autism and ADHD. Her mum, Julie, describes her as funny, energetic and destined to do wonderful things.
Growing up with autism and ADHD, Tracey often felt misunderstood and alone. While other children formed friendships, she struggled to find someone who would accept her.
“Those times in the playground when I was just alone… just trying to find someone who would accept me.” — Tracey
Too many children with disability and additional support needs still experience this same loneliness and exclusion.
Koorana Holiday Appeal
Give the gift of inclusion
Help support opportunities for children to learn, play and belong.
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Your gift supports Koorana’s work with children and families,
wherever support is needed most.
Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
All children. All abilities. All possibilities.
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Every child deserves to know they belong
Tracey, a 16-year-old Young Disability Advocate with autism and ADHD, and her mum, Julie, share their experience of feeling misunderstood and their hope for greater understanding and inclusion.
Watch their story and hear why support and connection matter to children and families.
Tracey and Julie are sharing their lived experience as advocates. Koorana was not part of their journey.
Watch Tracey and Julie’s story
Early support can help change a child’s experience
When children’s needs are understood and supported early,
they have more opportunities to develop their skills,
form relationships and participate alongside their peers.
For 50 years, Koorana Child & Family Services has worked alongside children with disability and additional support needs and their families across Sydney.
We also work with families and educators to build the understanding and practical skills that make inclusion part of children’s everyday lives.
But there are still children who feel misunderstood. Families who feel isolated. And communities that need greater knowledge and support to include every child.
With your help, we can continue working towards a future in which no child is left on the sidelines.
Give the gift of inclusionLast year alone, Koorana supported
Your donation can help inclusion happen
Your donation will support Koorana’s work with children with disability and additional support needs and their families, wherever support is needed most.
Your generosity helps Koorana continue creating opportunities for:
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Skills and confidence
Children to develop the skills and confidence to participate in everyday life.
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Learning and connection
Children to learn, play and connect alongside their peers.
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Support for families
Families to access guidance, practical support and greater understanding.
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Welcoming environments
Educators to create environments where children of all abilities are welcomed.
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Inclusive communities
Communities to become more inclusive for children and families.
Your gift can help change how a child experiences the world around them — from feeling misunderstood and excluded to feeling supported, connected and included.
Donate nowWant to learn more?
You can reach out to our Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager here.
