The Association for the Advancement of Brain Injured Children (AABIC) is a support group  for  those families who have a loved one undertaking a rehabilitation treatment programme. The Association also provides equipment, library facilities, an incontinence pad scheme and family support officers.

WA Charity Direct’s financial donation has allowed the AABIC  to subsidise the cost of incontinent aids, which is then passed onto the relevant families.

Little Sophie Martin has Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay & Refractory Epilepsy.  Upon hearing about 3year old Sophie, WA Charity Direct were eager to help out.

WA Charity Direct purchased Sophie a specialised pram and home air conditioning. Sophie can now enjoy going for walks in her pram with her parents.  The home air-conditioning has helped Sophie to keep her body temperature regular which is resulting in less seizures.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA (MNDAWA) is a registered charity and support organisation that works with people living with Motor Neurone Disease, their families, friends and carers throughout WA.

WA Charity Direct funded the purchase of specialised equipment which will benefit over 100 members.

Phillip Lehman is a quadriplegic who sustained his injury when he was a young man in a motor vehicle accident.  Phillip works in his own machinery business and was in need of a specialised wheelchair.

Upon application, WA Charity Direct funded the gap payment for an electric wheelchair.  This has allowed Phillip to be more independent within his home, business and local community.

Shelley La Hogue was referred to WA Charity Direct through the MS Society.  Shelley lives with Multiple Sclerosis and everyday activities like getting in and out of bed was becoming difficult.

WA Charity Direct purchased an electric operated hi-lo bed for Shelley.  This bed can be lowered to help with getting into bed and can be raised to allow Shelley to exist from bed safely into a standing position.  The mechanism of the electric bed has reduced the risk of falling and Shelley from sustaining possible injuries.

Jessica Keirnan cares for her four children, three of which who have disabilities. In addition to the  day to day care,  Jess is required to drive the children to their regular therapy and numerous medical appointments.  After the family car broke down, Jess was referred to WA Charity Direct through Disability Services Commission.

Upon approval of the application, WA Charity Direct not only bought a reliable second hand vehicle big enough to transport the whole family, but also purchased an air-conditioning unit for the family home.  The air conditioning unit provides relief to the family through the hot summer and helps to regulate the children’s temperature at all times.

Tyronne Browning and his family were referred to WA Charity Direct by Rocky Bay.  Tyronne is 17 years old and has a condition called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Tyronne is unable to access the community through public transport, as his wheelchair is unable to be secured safely.

WA Charity Direct purchased a second hand maxi taxi to accommodate Tyronne’s wheelchair.

Patricia Seddon contracted Polio at a very young age, however has not allowed her illness to stop her from having a busy and active life.  Patricia is dependent on a wheelchair and as a result has a specially adapted van for transport.

Unfortunately the vehicle was in need of  major repair work..  WA Charity Direct paid for the repair work and this has allowed Patricia to resume her good work within the community and keep her independence.  With help from a carer, the van is also used to transport other disabled members of the community.

INKA Respite is a not for profit, public benevolent organisation set up to provide short and long term respite stays  for teenagers and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome.

INKA Respite desperately required funding for a vehicle to enable them to transport their clients to the community for their outings and also for client family transport.  WA Charity Direct was thrilled to support such a worthwhile charity and  purchased a reliable second hand 12 person van for INKA Respite.

Sharyn McMaugh cares for her 3 children, her youngest child, Jesse, has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, autism and other genetic disorders. Sharyn applied to WA Charity Direct for a vehicle to replace the unreliable current family car. WA Charity Direct purchased a  second hand air-conditioned van in good condition to accommodate Jesse’s wheelchair and also to assist with the regulating  of Jesse’s body temperature.