On 28 March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake tore through central Myanmar, devastating the Sagaing and Mandalay regions and reaching as far as Bangkok, Thailand.
Over 3,500 people have died and more than 4,800 have been injured, with 210 still missing. At least 41,000 homes, 3,300 religious buildings, and 1,800 schools have been destroyed or damaged. Over 17.2 million people live in affected areas, Children have been left homeless and will need support to find safety in this state of emergency.
ChildFund Myanmar has been working in the country since 2012, supporting children and families in vulnerable situations. Your donation today can:
- enable our teams to conduct assessments of critical needs
- support immediate response activities such as providing food, water and other emergency items
- support longer term response and recovery efforts, including supporting children’s safety and wellbeing
Please donate, your support today can make a critical difference in getting emergency relief to those who need it most.
Photos: Child Development Association (CFN)
*Last updated 17/04/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Australia, donations to registered charities like ours are tax deductible — it’s one way the government encourages individuals and organisations to support important causes.
When you donate to ChildFund Australia, your gift helps deliver essential programs that protect, educate, and empower children and families in need. And when tax time comes around, you can claim your donation as a deduction, which may reduce the amount of income tax you pay. It’s a win-win: you make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, and you receive a financial benefit in return.
So, not only does your generosity help create a brighter future — it also makes financial sense.
In Australia, there is no upper limit on the amount you can claim as a tax deduction for charitable donations — as long as certain conditions are met.
Your donation must be made to a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) — a registered charity or organisation approved by the ATO like ChildFund Australia.
– You can claim donations of $2 or more.
– The donation must be a true gift, meaning you don’t receive a material benefit in return (e.g. a raffle ticket or dinner).
– You’ll need a receipt from the charity that includes their ABN and confirms it’s a DGR.
– Donations are claimed in your individual tax return in the year they were made.
While there’s no set cap, the donation deduction cannot create or increase a tax loss. If your deduction is larger than your taxable income, the excess can be carried forward to future tax years.
To claim a tax deduction for a donation, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires you to have a receipt as proof of your gift. This helps confirm that the donation was made to a registered charity like ChildFund Australia and that it meets all the criteria for a tax deduction. However, there are some exceptions. For example:
- If you donated through your employer’s workplace giving program, your payslip or payment summary may be enough evidence.
- For donations made through third-party platforms, you may be able to use the confirmation emails they send as proof.
Even so, we always recommend keeping your official receipt to make tax time easy and stress-free. If you ever misplace a receipt, don’t worry — just get in touch with us. We’re happy to help you retrieve a copy so you can claim your deduction with confidence.
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Yes, charity donations are tax deductible if certain conditions are met. If you’re filing your tax return for the first time, have never claimed donations or donated at all, you’re probably wanting to know more about how you can claim donations to charity on your taxes. We’ve answered some of the most important questions about tax deductible donations below.