donations
Be empowering. Your donation supports meaningful social impact initiatives in your local community.
Every donation contributes to local initiatives that promote equal opportunity and remove barriers for people living with disability and spinal cord injury in South Australia.
How to make a donation
You can make a donation online via our dedicated GoFundraise page as an individual or company, or call 1800 ESTARA (1800 378 272) to donate over the phone.
Follow the prompts on the GoFundraise page to enter your name, select whether you would like to show your name or remain anonymous, and add an optional personal message to the fundraising page.
Donations can be made using a credit or debit card or via PayPal, and you can choose whether to receive updates via email. Once complete your tax invoice will be emailed to the email address supplied.
How will my donation be used?
Your invaluable support empowers us to expand our reach and effectuate substantial improvements in the well-being of the disability communities we are dedicated to serving.
Your donation will be used to support these important investments that improve the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury or disability in South Australia.
We aim to create equal opportunities for participation and inclusion in the community where it will have the greatest impact.
We are committed to being transparent and open about our use of funds, so you can find examples of our social impact in our Annual Report Summary which outlines our charitable activities each year.
How donations have supported Social Impacts
Every contribution made and dollar earned through our services is immediately allocated towards funding initiatives designed to foster significant and enduring change.
Donations support our aim to infuse inclusivity into the essence of each community; supporting our endeavours to dismantle barriers and create spaces where every individual, regardless of their disabilities, can engage to their potential.
In 2023, estara allocated $75,000 for installing 30-metre beach access mats and two beach wheelchairs at Glenelg Beach. A similar initiative is planned for Goolwa, extending our resolve to make leisure and recreational activities universally accessible.
Other significant contributions include:
- Donating a $50,000 Paragolfer to West Beach Parks, making the game of golf accessible to people living with a disability.
- Contributing $200,000 towards advanced gym equipment for the Repat Spinal Injuries Unit, improving physical rehabilitation.
- Providing $200,000 to support vocational training for individuals with spinal cord injuries, aiding their pursuit of economic independence.
- Enhancing accessible bathroom facilities at Adelaide Zoo, to ensure a comfortable visit for all.
- Committing annually $100,000 towards vital equipment for older adults living with disabilities.
- Delivering $1.4 million in in-kind support for disability aids during the 2022-2023 period.
- Our sponsorship of significant sports teams and events, including the Norwood Football Club Wheelchair team, The Teakle Cup in Port Lincoln, and the SA Sharks Wheelchair Rugby team, signifies our dedication to fostering inclusivity through sports.
Our scholarships provide new opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries
“Public spaces are for everyone to enjoy and it shouldn’t come down to choosing a location, based on accessibility.
Being able to provide myself and others in the community with a sense of normality is what I hope to achieve throughout my career as an Interior Designer.”
Hayley, Interior Designer and estara Client
Questions about donating to estara
estara is a charity, registered with the Australian Government Charities and Not-for-profits Commission as a public benevolent institution.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and abide by all of the governance standards and conduct standards that apply to charities in Australia.
Our benevolent purpose is to support people living with spinal cord injury and other disabilities to live their full potential and provide relief from the challenges they experience.
estara is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient by the Australian Tax Office (ATO), so when you make a donation or gift to us, you may claim a tax deduction for donations over $2.
Your donation will be used to fund community initiatives that help South Australians living with spinal cord injury and other disabilities to be connected, to be guided and to be supported in achieving their goals.
Our donor-funded programs include community-based accessible resources, in-kind spinal services, peer support mentoring, our Technology Hub and other social impact programs.