Our Giving
At HenderCare Foundation, we believe it’s important to always look at ways to improve the lives of children and young people; one way that we do this is through community-based partnerships.
HenderCare Foundation supports various organisations and charities, including:
Community Partnerships: Supporting Change with the Morialta Trust
HenderCare Foundation is proud to partner with the Morialta Trust Inc. to deliver impactful grants that address critical needs in our communities. Through these grants, we aim to foster resilience, connection, and empowerment in remote, disadvantaged, and disabled communities across Australia.
2024 Grant Recipients
HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant
Recipient: Nature Foundation Limited
The Nature Foundation Limited will use this grant to support conservation initiatives in South Australia’s remote communities, helping to protect precious habitats and foster sustainable practices. Their work, including the acclaimed Kids on Country program, creates opportunities for community engagement and education, focusing on environmental stewardship and cultural connection.
HenderCare Foundation Disabilities Grant
Recipient: Missing School
Missing School is dedicated to bridging educational gaps for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses by providing innovative solutions to keep them connected to their learning and peers. This grant will support programs that use technology and tailored strategies to ensure these students can continue their education, fostering inclusion and equity.
Past Grant Recipients
HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant
- 2023:
- Children’s Charity Network – Awarded for a Young Indigenous Teens mentoring program in South Australia, fostering resilience and mental well-being through psycho-educational art and literary workshops.
- CareFlight – Supported for their Sick and Injured Kids in the Bush program, delivering specialist paediatric training to clinicians in rural and remote areas.
- 2022:
- Shooting Stars – An initiative empowering Aboriginal girls and women in WA and SA to strengthen confidence, cultural identity, and education.
- 2021:
- Nature Foundation – Recognised for their conservation efforts, including the Kids on Country program, engaging communities to protect South Australia’s habitats.
- 2020:
- Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) – Awarded to support literacy and educational outcomes for Indigenous communities.
HenderCare Foundation Disabilities Grant
- 2023:
- Australian Schools Plus – Funded to address educational disadvantages through targeted, community-specific initiatives.
- 2022:
- Australian Schools Plus – Continued support for programs closing the education gap for disadvantaged students.
- 2021:
- Special Olympics Australia – Provided funding for the Young Athletes program, encouraging children with disabilities to participate in sports.
- 2020:
- Riding for the Disabled Association of South Australia – Supported to enhance equestrian therapy programs for individuals with disabilities.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Since 2020, HenderCare Foundation and the Morialta Trust have collaborated to provide meaningful support across two primary focus areas:
- Remote Communities – Addressing the unique challenges faced by remote and rural areas through targeted grants.
- Disabilities – Promoting inclusivity and opportunities for individuals living with disabilities.
Together, we strive to empower communities and create lasting, positive change. Learn more about our initiatives and how we’re building stronger, more connected communities through these partnerships.