Frequently Asked Questions | ChildFund Australia

FAQs

FAQs about natural disasters

How do natural disasters affect communities?

How do communities respond to floods and other disasters?

What essentials communities can prepare ahead of natural disasters?

FAQs about supporting women and families in crisis

How to help women in Afghanistan: supporting women and families in crisis

Why is Afghanistan in a humanitarian crisis?

What does humanitarian crisis mean?

FAQs about appeals

Why are donations tax deductible?

What is the tax-deductible donations limit in Australia?

Can you claim tax deductible donations without receipts?

Are my donations tax deductible?

How do tax deductible donations work?

How much can I claim on my tax return?

Which donations are not tax deductible?

Are there limits on which charities I can donate to?

Where does my donation go?

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Can I fundraise for this Appeal?

FAQs about Gifts for Good

What is a meaningful gift?

How to donate as a gift to someone?

If I am making a charity donation on behalf of a group of people, can I receive multiple receipts?

Do my donations really go to the children, families and communities that ChildFund works with?

Who should I buy Gifts for Good for?

Are Gifts for Good tax deductible?

Getting your Gifts for Good Gift Card before Christmas, 25th December.

What type of gift card will I receive?

If I am making a donation on behalf of a group of people, can I receive multiple receipts?

How long does it take to receive my gift card/s?

How does Gifts for Good work?

FAQs about gifts in will

Is there a minimum amount I need to include as a gift in my Will?

Do I have to specify how my gift is used?

Should I notify you if I have made a gift to ChildFund Australia in my Will?

What is a gift in Will?

FAQs about all appeals

Donate now to help children in poverty

Emergency response in times of crisis and disaster

Supporting community development in rural areas

Improving the livelihoods of children and families

FAQs about major gifts

What is the difference between “endowed” and “expendable” gifts?

Will my company match my gift?

What are the tax benefits of making a gift to ChildFund Australia?

How can I get a copy of my gift receipt?

How will I know how my gift is being used?

How will my gift be recognised?

Where should I direct my gift?

How do I make a gift?

FAQs about fundraising

Does ChildFund Australia accept donations such as blankets and books to send overseas?

Are donations to my event tax deductible?

Can I use the ChildFund Australia logo when I promote my event?

Will ChildFund Australia assist me with publicity in my local newspaper and other media channels?

Someone asked me for insurance to use a venue. Will ChildFund Australia provide me with insurance?

When do I need to send the funds raised to ChildFund Australia?

I’ve heard it is easy to get matched donations from my employer. What do I need to do to get a matched donation?

General FAQs

Where do I find my supporter number?

How can I change my monthly donation amount?

Can I choose the amount of correspondence l receive from ChildFund?

Is ChildFund Australia website secure?

Is ChildFund Australia privacy compliant?

As a monthly donor, what date is my donation processed?

Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?

Does ChildFund Australia need volunteers?

What happens when too much money is raised through an appeal?

Are donations tax-deductible?

How long do programs last?

How does ChildFund choose communities to work with?

Does ChildFund Australia have a refund policy?

Is ChildFund Australia audited?

How is this accountability measured?

How accountable is ChildFund Australia?

Is ChildFund Australia affiliated to religious or other organisations?