Our Charities
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Supporting our community
All funds raised are put towards local beneficiaries, with 50% going to KYDS (KYDS Youth Counselling) , 25% to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter and 25% to Mentoring Men, supported by the Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai. The Rotary Club is run by volunteers, who share a passion for making a difference to both the local and international community, through fundraising such as this Lindfield Fun Run. Take a look at our beneficiaries.
KYDS Youth Counselling
Main charity
As a registered charity, we’re hugely grateful to the individuals, community groups, businesses, trusts and foundations whose donations make it possible for us to help young people in need.
KYDS is a community-based non-profit that has provided FREE, accessible mental health support to countless young people and their families since 2005. We ensure young people aged 10-18 can reach out for support without the need for a Medicare card, GP referral or mental health plan, delivering about 10000 counselling sessions annually.
We help young people understand and manage difficult times in their lives, such as friendship problems, school and study stress, family breakups, anxiety, bullying, self-harm, grief and depression. Importantly, we provide comprehensive, ongoing support for young people who have complex needs that can not be effectively addressed through other existing mental health services.
KYDS relies on community support through fundraising, partnerships, community engagement activities and donations. We’re immensely grateful to those who help us empower and transform young lives in our community - thank you for your participation in the Lindfield Fun Run.
Our other charities
We like to get involved to provide support where we can. We have carefully selected the beneficiaries of our fundraising efforts based on need, and where we can help make a difference.
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter is a not for profit organisation that provides services to assist women, and mothers with their children experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness. We empower women in crisis to create a better future.
Holistic support and active case management is provided in three settings:
• Crisis accommodation for up to eight women and mothers with their children, for up to three months.
• Long-term accommodation for women aged over 55 at risk of homelessness, with an average stay of two years.
• Ongoing outreach support for women and families.
Our services are client-driven and our work is only made possible through the support of our amazing local community.
Mentoring Men
Mentoring Men is a registered Australian charity providing free long-term one-to-one life mentoring for men who are going through some challenges or changes in their life. We focus on a proactive approach, engaging with men who need help before they spiral into crisis.
Sometimes just having someone listen, without judgement or agenda, can be the difference between life and death. Our volunteer Mentors provide vital support for men which in turn creates stronger, healthier families and communities.
Why only MEN? In short, men represent 75% of all suicides in Australia and yet most suicide prevention support services are more effective at reaching women not men.
Mentoring Men provides a support that is accessible to every man in Australia. Let’s support men in their life journey.