A powerful way to give back
Workplace Giving with UNICEF Australia is one of the most effective and efficient ways for companies to support children in need and track impact:
- Top cause: Children are one of the top three of leading causes that Australians donate too.
- Real-world impact: UNICEF works across a wide range of programs, from youth mental health to gender equity to climate action, ensuring support reaches children wherever the need is greatest.
- Purpose attracts talent: Research shows Gen Z employees are more likely to choose employers with a strong social purpose.*
- Proven impact and reporting: UNICEF provides regular impact emails and reports for teams and leadership to show the difference your support makes.
- Enhancing retention: 2.3x higher retention when employees are engaged through workplace giving*
*Workplace Giving Australia Research 2024 Analysis; FY20 tax-deductible donations $3.85B claimed against $12.7B donations made from the Australian Charities Report;
80%
of Australians believe employers should offer a workplace giving program. (Australian Workplace Giving Report 2024)
74%
of employees report feeling more fulfilled when making a positive social impact. (Workplace Giving Australia, “Donor Insights Report,” 2022)
Contact our Corporate Partnerships team to find out more.
What are the benefits of workplace giving?
For employers
- Strengthens employee sense of purpose
- Improves retention and loyalty
- Enhances brand image
- Demonstrates genuine corporate social responsibility
- Positions your organisation as an industry leader
For employees
- Simple, seamless donations deducted directly from pre-tax salary
- Pre-tax giving means it costs less, while UNICEF receives the full amount
- No receipts and no waiting until tax time to claim
- Regular giving goes further, helping ensure children are healthy, educated and safe.
Our Workplace Giving Community
When collaborating with UNICEF Australia through workplace giving, you are joining a community of organisations that are committed to empowering their workforce to donate to a range of causes that help children here in Australia and around the world.
Plus, many more organisations.
Set up workplace giving with UNICEF Australia at your work.
If you are new to workplace giving, please contact one of our friendly team members who will help set up your program and drive employee engagement.
UNICEF Australia’s Workplace Giving FAQS
Workplace Giving Australia explains that workplace giving is a joint relationship between employers, employees and not-for-profits. Individuals can donate via a number of payment options including contribute a portion of their pre-tax salary to not-for-profits and receive the tax benefit straight away. Employers often match employee contributions to help make an even bigger impact.
Immediate Tax Relief: Donations can be deducted from pre-tax salary, reducing taxable income immediately rather than waiting for the end of the financial year. It does not impact gross income, superannuation, or fringe benefits.
Convenience & No Admin: Easy, tax-smart giving - unlike the 70 per cent of non-payroll donations left unclaimed.
Cost-Effective Giving: Smaller, regular deductions make it easier to manage donations, which can feel less impactful on a budget than large lump-sum donations.
Employer Matching: Many employers match employee donations (e.g., dollar-for-dollar), effectively doubling the impact of the contribution.
Flexibility: Employees can typically opt-out or change their contribution amount at any time.
Choosing to donate to UNICEF Australia through workplace giving means you will play a direct hand in creating a brighter future for every child in need. Read ‘Our impact together in 2025’ to learn more!
We are 100 per cent donor funded, meaning we rely solely on voluntary donations to fund our vital work protecting children, transforming their lives and building a safer world for tomorrow’s children. Regular workplace giving donations help us forecast funds and plan our resources for where they are needed most. That way, you can feel confident knowing your hard-earned money is well-spent.
UNICEF has helped save more lives than any other children’s humanitarian organisation. Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been able to contribute funds to programs in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, as well as global emergencies when they strike. To learn more, head to How your money is used.
We have a selection of fundraising opportunities you can participate in through workplace giving. Send us a message at workplacegivers@unicef.org.au to find out more.
UNICEF Australia is listed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) in Australia. This means that donations over $2 made through UNICEF's Workplace Giving program are eligible for tax deductions.
