2017 Charity Partner
The MAD Foundation helps the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people by funding life-changing support equipment and services.
A volunteer organisation established in 2001, MAD have been dedicated to making a difference to the lives of families with disabled and disadvantaged children by funding life-changing support equipment and services they otherwise could not afford.
Since its inception, MAD have raised and distributed in excess of $1.5 million dollars by way of the MAD Funding Model, whereby they “bridge the gap” in funding between the cost of the equipment or service requested and the amount of funding available from government sources.
With assistance from the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (providing care for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorders, acquired neurological disabilities, developmental delay), and other associated organisations, MAD have been able to focus their efforts on identifying families with cases of specific need. These children require numerous pieces of equipment, therapy and respite over the course of their life.
Over the years MAD has funded the purchase of wheelchairs, hoists and slings, therapeutic beds, bathroom modifications, car seats and home seating systems, walking frames, communication and voice output devices, second skin garments and rehabilitation sessions. MAD has also funded iPads, gym memberships, theratogs, and paid for personal care attendants. Over 250 disadvantaged children and young people have received assistance from MAD.
The invaluable support MAD has provided to these families can be viewed at http://www.madfoundation.com.au/beneficiaries/
A volunteer organisation established in 2001, MAD have been dedicated to making a difference to the lives of families with disabled and disadvantaged children by funding life-changing support equipment and services they otherwise could not afford.
Since its inception, MAD have raised and distributed in excess of $1.5 million dollars by way of the MAD Funding Model, whereby they “bridge the gap” in funding between the cost of the equipment or service requested and the amount of funding available from government sources.
With assistance from the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (providing care for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorders, acquired neurological disabilities, developmental delay), and other associated organisations, MAD have been able to focus their efforts on identifying families with cases of specific need. These children require numerous pieces of equipment, therapy and respite over the course of their life.
Over the years MAD has funded the purchase of wheelchairs, hoists and slings, therapeutic beds, bathroom modifications, car seats and home seating systems, walking frames, communication and voice output devices, second skin garments and rehabilitation sessions. MAD has also funded iPads, gym memberships, theratogs, and paid for personal care attendants. Over 250 disadvantaged children and young people have received assistance from MAD.
The invaluable support MAD has provided to these families can be viewed at http://www.madfoundation.com.au/beneficiaries/
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The Commentators Club chooses a different grass roots Melbourne charity to benefit from all the hard work that goes into the luncheon each year. Our recipient charity partner receives a very generous donation of all funds raised (above staging costs) at the event that year. For more information see our Previously Supported Charities page. |
