Philantropic Gifts and Grants                                                                       

As an incorporated association, with endorsement for charity tax concessions and Deductible Gift Recipient status, Karinya is in the ideal position to benefit from philanthropic gifts and grants.

In the past Karinya has been blessed by the support of several Philanthropic trusts and Foundations including:

• RACV Foundation, to establish our “Circles and Squares” social skills program for children with Autism Spectrum disorders.

• Helen Macpherson Smith Trust in providing funding for “Disability- A Journey of Life” A support program for individuals, their families and carers coping with the grief and loss associated with the diagnosis of disability.

• Whitehorse Council, for funding to promote Karinya’s Disability program and services.

• Whitehorse Community Chest for funding to develop and improve marketing and promotional tools.

• Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund, for a grant to purchase much needed office equipment.

• Sunshine Foundation, in providing funding for the purchase of furniture necessary for Karinya to host its own support groups, courses and seminars, reducing the overhead costs to participants.

• Flora and Frank Leith Charitable Trust, for funds to establish a library of resources for a Support Group established for parents and carers of individuals with Aspergers Syndrome.

• The Jack Brockhoff Foundation for funding to provide Karinya volunteers and staff with professional development opportunities to improve the level and type of service to the community.

If you or your organization would like to make a philanthropic contribution to Karinya, please indicate this on the Donation Payment Form and a representative from Karinya will contact you.