Support Us – Fundraising and Communications at Autism SA
Autism SA aims to develop positive relationships with ‘passion and enthusiasm’ with individuals, families, community groups and corporate supporters within the South Australian community. As a non-for-profit organisation, we are partly funded by the government, but we rely heavily on your generous support to make up the funding shortfall.
As the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) continues to increase in South Australia, so to does the demand for our life enhancing services.
The services that we provide across the lifespan include: diagnostic services, early intervention, school support, spectrum advisory services and community services. Unfortunately, funding does not match the demand for our services.
We need your help so we can continue to provide services and support for people living with an ASD in South Australia.
Ways that you can support Autism SA include:
Making a once off donation
Making regular monthly donations
Workplace giving
Making a bequest
Click here to make a donation
A donation of $2 or more is tax deductible. Your donation will go towards making a difference to the lives of more than 5,920 individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and will support the life enhancing work of Autism SA.
Click here to make a monthly donation
Chose a donation amount to be deducted from your account monthly to support the work of Autism SA. This could be anything from a $2 donation to a $500 donation – the choice is yours! The deduction will continue until you ask us to stop the transaction. Your investment will help us to build a sustainable future for our organisation.
Workplace Giving
Make a donation through our workplace giving program and your donation will come out of your pre-tax dollars. Your employer might also consider matching your donation, dollar for dollar. Your donations will reduce your taxable income, so you benefit every pay. You do not need receipts for your donations, you donations will be included in your annual employer’s payment summary. If doesn’t affect your gross income or superannuation. To set up workplace giving in your organisation please contact Jessica on (08) 8462 0653 or by email at jbostock@autismsa.org.au.
Make a Bequest
Bequests are a valuable source of funds for charities. Ensuring that Autism SA is left a gift in your well is making an investment in the future of our organisation.
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Other ways that you can help include:
Sponsoring an Autism SA Event including:
- The Autism SA bi-annual charity Ball
- Sponsor the Autism SA Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run team
- Autism SA Recognition Awards
- Drawtism: Play Pictionary for Autism
Sponsorship may come in various forms including monetary or in-kind sponsorship.
Fundraise on our behalf
The sky is the limit! Here are some fundraising ideas for your consideration:
- Display a collection box at your school or workplace
- Host a morning tea and bake cup cakes…ask for people to make a donation to attend your morning tea
- Host an event
- Set yourself a personal challenge (bike ride, triathlon, hike, marathon or mountain climb) and collect
donations from friends and family through sponsorship
- Host a casual day, fancy dress day or sausage sizzle
- Set up an Everyday Hero page at www.everydayhero.com.au
For further information about corporate fundraising and sponsorship of Autism SA events, please contact Anthea Rice, Manager Fundraising and Communications on (08) 8462 0622 or by email at arice@autismsa.org.au.