TOY CHARITY FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
Australian Toy Association Commitment to Australian Kids
The Australian Toy Association (ATA) recognises that Australian children have a diverse range of needs and provision must be made to assist them live healthy, happy and balanced lives.
Many children require special attention to assist them lead a life that many of us take for granted. Sometimes they need special medical attention and equipment. Sometimes all they need is extra love and attention.
The ATA is committed to helping as many Australian children as possible.
Toy Charity Foundation of Australia
The Toy Charity Foundation of Australia (TCFA), a registered charity, is a trust of the Australian Toy Association (ATA) the sole representative body for the toy industry.
All administrative costs are met by the ATA, ensuring that all funds raised go directly to the causes supported by the Foundation.
The Toy Charity Foundation of Australia (TCFA ) was established in 1998 to coordinate all the fund-raising events organised by the ATA.
Prior to this the toy trade had for many years raised money to buy wheelchairs and equipment for Australian children with special needs through the activities of the Toy Trade Charity Fund. Indeed this latter fund had raised funds for a hospital for blind children in Bangladesh in 1979, the International Year of the Child .
To ensure maximum benefits flow through to the children, all administrative costs are met by the ATA, which means that all funds raised go directly to the causes supported by the TCFA. The TCFA makes donations to Australian charities which care for, protect and nurture our children. Fund-raising takes place throughout the year, in the form of company donations and member activities such as golf days, auctions and trivia nights. The most significant fundraising event of the year for the TCFA is Kids Day™.
Kids Day
Kids Day™ is held annually on the first Sunday in June.
Kids Day is a celebration of our children, and raises substantial funds for a range of children's charities.
The ATA recognises that Australian children have a diverse range of needs and provision must be made to assist them live healthy, happy and balanced lives.
The inaugural Kids Day was held on 5th June 1999.
Kids Day™ Objectives
- To celebrate childhood.
- To focus the attention of all Australians on the diverse needs of children.
- To raise money for a range of children's charities.
- To initiate and promote activities for children throughout Australia.
- To raise the profile of the Australian toy industry, retailers and sponsors supporting Kids Day™.
Benefiting Charities
Charities which benefit from funds raised by Kids Day™ are selected due to their ability to assist a wide variety of children across a broad social and economic spectrum.
Together, these charities provide physical, mental and emotional support for children.
Australian Children's Hospitals
Australian Children's Hospitals receive funding from TCFA for medical equipment and special projects.
Wheelchairs for Kids
Wheelchairs for Kids is a registered charity run directly by the TCFA. Wheelchairs for Kids raises money to buy wheelchairs and equipment to enhance the quality of life of Australian children in need.
Submissions for Funding
All submissions for funding should be in accord with TCFA Guidelines using the TCFA Application for Funding Form.
These are available from:
472 William Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Phone: +61 3 9320 2600
Fax: + 61 3 9320 2622
Email: info@austoy.com.au
Toy Charity Foundation of Australia
ABN 96 207 550 331
a trust of the
Australian Toy Association Limited
An ATA initiative to fund the activities of the TCFA Australian Toy Association September 2000
