Why one-off donations aren’t always enough
When disaster strikes or hardship escalates, children don’t just need help in the moment; they need support that lasts. While one-off donations offer immediate relief, it's the steady, predictable support of regular giving that creates lasting change.
Save the Children Australia have been protecting children’s futures for more than 100 years. As a leading child rights organisation, we work across more than 100 countries to ensure every child can grow up safe, healthy, and with opportunities. And regular donations help make this work possible.
One-time donations are generous, and they help in urgent situations. But their unpredictability makes it difficult to deliver emergency programs and provide support when needed. When funding is irregular:
- Programs can be paused or scaled back before children’s needs are fully met.
- Services like education, protection and health care may be disrupted.
- Emergency teams might lack the resources to act quickly when every moment counts.
Without ongoing support, the work that begins in times of crisis risks being left unfinished.
How regular donations help children all year round
Children’s needs don’t stop once the emergency passes. Regular donations provide the stability that allows Save the Children to support children year-round; Before, during and after a crisis.
This support helps us to:
- Run continuous programs in education, health and child protection.
- Hire and retain trusted local staff who understand the communities we work with.
- Adapt to evolving needs and build sustainable outcomes.
In Australia and globally, this means children get the steady, caring support they need to learn, recover and grow.
Helping faster when disasters strike
In emergencies, time saves lives. Regular donations help our Emergency programs, allowing us to respond within 72 hours when disaster hits.
This means children can access food, water, medical care and safe spaces within days, not weeks. That speed makes all the difference.
Making every dollar go further
Regular giving also makes donations work harder. It helps reduce overheads and increase the efficiency of every dollar donated.
Regular support allows us to:
- Spend less on administration and more on programs.
- Buy in bulk and plan logistics ahead of time.
- Invest in long-term solutions and local capability.
The result is smarter, more effective use of funds, and greater impact for children.
Will your regular donation really make a difference?
Yes. Regular gifts help us reach children consistently, no matter where they are or what challenges they face. Here’s what your regular support could provide:
- $10 four weekly: Educational supplies for one child.
- $20 four weekly: Clean water for families affected by crisis.
- $50 four weekly: Counselling and recovery support for children who have experienced trauma.
Each four weeks, your generosity helps create safety, opportunity and hope.
Make your impact today
Regular donations don’t just respond to emergencies, they create brighter futures. Your ongoing support means children in crises aren’t forgotten when the headlines move on.
Become a regular giver today to be part of a compassionate community standing up for children, every four weeks.