What’s the difference between a Global Parent and sponsoring a child?
As a UNICEF Global Parent your donation goes further than helping just one child in one village. Your regular support helps UNICEF to plan ahead and commit to long-term large scale projects, such as immunisation drives, that will provide children around the world with the opportunity to survive and thrive.
When will donations be deducted from my card?
Donations are debited from your nominated Credit Card on the 15th of the month, or nearest business day.
When will my first donation be debited from my Card?
Supporters who join the program prior to the 10th of the month will make their first donation on the 15th of that same month.
Can my donations be deducted from my bank account instead of my Credit Card?
Yes. To commence donating by Direct Debit a signature is required on the sign-up form. Please
download the form here and return to UNICEF Australia either by fax (1300 780 522) or by mail (UNICEF Australia, PO Box 488, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230).
Is this a fixed term contract?
We understand that people’s financial circumstances change. You can alter the value of your monthly gift or place your donations on hold by calling 1300 134 071 or emailing unicef@unicef.org.au prior to the 11th of the month. Alternatively, your request can be sent in writing to UNICEF Australia, PO Box 488, Queen Victoria Building NSW 2030.
Can I ‘freeze’ my donations for a short time?
Yes. If for any reason you are unable to contribute for a short while you can put your donations on hold for a pre-determined period. Please call us on 1300 134 071 or email unicef@unicef.org.au prior to the 11th of the month.
What is the minimum monthly donation amount?
Just $1.20 a day ($35 a month) can vaccinate 8 children against polio or provide two children with an exercise book and pencil. If you can provide this in a day, imagine what you can provide in a year! The minimum donation is $10 a month.
What percentage of my donations reaches children?
UNICEF uses low-cost, highly effective solutions that work drastically to improve children’s lives and ensure your donation reaches children in need.
In 2010 for every dollar donated* to UNICEF Australia
- 73 cents was sent to UNICEF for projects for children overseas
- 5 cents was used to support children in Australia and educate the Australia public about the needs of children.
- 17 cents was used for fundraising in Australia
- 5 cents was spent on UNICEF Australia administration
* excludes Gifts in Kind
Can I choose where my donations will go?
Donations as a Global Parent help children wherever the need is greatest. This helps us stay cost-effective and allows us to help the most vulnerable children.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. To save on administration costs UNICEF issues consolidated tax-receipts after the end of each financial year. If you would like a tax receipt before this please contact our supporter relations team on 1300 884 233.