Children & Youth Charities
Supporting young Australians is one of the highest-impact areas of giving — early investment in education, safety and wellbeing creates lifelong change. This guide helps you find the right charity for your values.
About this cause
Australia is generally a great place to grow up — but significant disadvantage persists. Children in low-income families, regional and remote communities, and out-of-home care face steep barriers to education, health and opportunity.
Charities in this space cover a huge range of work: from early childhood programs and school support, to child protection, mentoring, housing for young people, and international child welfare.
What to look for
- Age group: Early childhood (0-5), school age (6-15) and youth (15-25) often require different types of support — check which age group a charity focuses on.
- Evidence of impact: Look for charities that track educational outcomes, employment rates or family stability — not just activity counts.
- Child safety: Any charity working directly with children should have robust safeguarding policies — check their website for a child protection policy.
- Local vs international: Both matter — decide whether you want to help Australian kids or children overseas.
Find your best match
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