Community
15 March, 2024
Double donation day for Gunditjmara
GUNDITJMARA Aboriginal Co operative is one of 15 charities around Australia set to benefit from a dollar-for-dollar fundraising campaign.
The ‘Double Donation Campaign’ will see Beyond Bank match all financial donations made to the organisation next Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21.
Gunditjmara is hoping the local community will get behind the campaign and donate what they can over the two days.
“Family violence is not and never has been a part of Aboriginal culture but one of the very real problems today is funding for safety planning for Aboriginal women and children,” Belinda Payne, community services general manager said.
The Double Donation campaign is powered by the Beyond Bank Australia Foundation (the charitable arm of Beyond Bank) which works closely with not-for-profit organisations around the nation to ensure that they have the support they need to grow and prosper.
This is the fifth year for the successful fundraiser, which saw more than $330,000 going back into the local community in 2023.
Each charity/organisation will be given two days to encourage supporters to donate a tax-deductible amount that will then be matched by Beyond Bank, up to a total amount of $10,000 per charity.
At the close of the fundraising event, the final donations will be tallied, doubled and provided straight back to each charity to use in its various community programs.
The ongoing cost of living crisis has increased the number of Aussies experiencing financial and emotional stress, resulting in an increase in the number of people seeking support services from charities, according to Peter Rutter, chief community and strategy officer for Beyond Bank Australia.
“What we’re seeing is that many of these charities are struggling to provide their usual services due to rising costs, increased demand and a drop in donations,” Mr Rutter said.
“All of the charities involved provide real frontline support, assisting the people and families most in need.
“Beyond Bank is proud to provide another way for community organisations to strengthen the impact of their fundraising, allowing them to continue to provide these services for their local communities.”
The Double Donation Campaign kicks off next Wednesday, March 20.
Beyond Bank will announce the final fundraising results after the campaign.
To donate to Gunditjmara on March 20 and 21 simply head to www.gunditjmara.org.au.
For more information about the ‘Double Donation’ campaign call Grant Howland, Beyond Bank, on 0497 335 962.
