Four Ways to
Support Making Waves
Make a Donation
Support the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- One-off Donation
- Monthly Gift
- Sponsor a Child
- Make a Bequest
Make a Donation
Make a One-off Donation
Make a Recurring Monthly Gift.
Sponsor a Child or a Group of Children.
You can sponsor a child to sail with Making Waves for $250. This covers all their expenses, gets them out on the water safely and will help them change their outlook on life.
You can also sponsor an entire school or community group to go sailing from any of our 5 ports. This is a fantastic way to make a real difference and give up to 15 people an experience that they will never forget.
Leave a Gift in Your Will
A wonderful way to leave a legacy is to proportion a small percentage of your will to your favourite charity. If your desire is to see Making Waves prosper and grow for many generations to come, leaving a git in your Will is a great way to make this happen. For more information, please click here to make a private and confidential enquiry about leaving a gift in your Will.
Involve your Company
- Company Donation
- Workplace Giving
- Fundraising Event
Make a Donation
Make a Company Donation
Many companies choose to support Making Waves through fully tax deductible gifts. Companies also give in kind support through their products or services. Send us an enquiry to see how your company can partner with Making Waves.
Workplace Giving
Set up a pretax deductible gift through the company pay role. Your tax deduction is processed when you get paid, and the donation goes through regularly to your favourite charity. Many companies match workplace giving so please see if this is possible when you set up your regular workplace giving donation.
Host a Company Fundraising Event
Planning a fun run, a trivia night or a charity event at work is a wonderful way of bringing the team together for a common cause.
There are no end of creative ways to run a workplace charity event, but if you need inspiration send us an enquiry and we will be happy to help.
Involve your Community
- Peer to Peer
- Host a Fundraiser
- Host a Community Event
Involve your Community
There are many ways to show your support.
Peer to Peer
Do you love to run, walk, sail, swim, cook, create or do you have some sort of unique interest or passion. Do a community challenge for Making Waves and get your colleagues, friends, and family to sponsor you. This is a great way to engage your community while spreading the word about Making Waves, and of course raise important funds that will see more children and young adults living with disability or who are disadvantaged get out on the water.
Host a Fundraising Event
Planning a fun run, a trivia night or a charity event at work is a wonderful way of bringing the community together to back a great cause.
There are no end of creative ways to run an event, but if you need inspiration send us an enquiry and we will be happy to help.
Host a Community Fundraising Event
Put the fun into your fundraising event by doing it for Making Waves. We have lots of great content, speakers, and experience in how to run a successful and rewarding fundraising event.
It doesn’t matter how big or small: we will get behind you to help you set up your event so that it is successful and compliant with your states fundraising laws. Please contact us if you are thinking about setting up a fundraising event. We are here to help.
Donate On Their Behalf
In Celebration
Is a major birthday, your anniversary, or a significant celebration coming up? Many people choose to divert a potential personal gift to their charity of choice. Make Making Waves part of your celebration so that your friend or family can give to something that you are passionate about. Send us an enquiry to find out more about how to set up an In Celebration process around your next big day.
In Memory of a Loved One
Was your passed loved one a sailor or passionate about supporting children in need. Rather than gifts or flowers why not ask your friends and family to donate to Making Waves instead. This is a wonderful way of giving back to the community while holding dear memories of a loved one close.
Send us an enquiry to find out more about how to create a gift in memory event.
Support our Events
Darling Point, NSW 2027 Australia
Celebrate Making Waves’ 21st Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race...Yay! Meet the 2023 crew Hear stories from past campaigns Enjoy a drink or two and a delicious BBQ Join in the...
The final day of programs for 2023! Check out the program calendar and book your class onto one more sail before the end of term!
The 2023 race will be the 21st Hobart campaign for Making Waves Foundation and will be crewed by a combination of disabled and able-bodied sailors! Support Making Waves and our...
The first day of programs for 2024! Check out the program calendar and book your class onto a sail, hurry because the calendar fills up quickly! Click me to view...
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ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation
The ASX Refinitiv Charitable Foundation have been supporting Making Waves for more almost 10 years. Through their fundraising activities and events, Making Waves have been able to bring more than 1,000 students on our programs.
Port Waratah Coal Services
2-years of support from Port Waratah Coal Services has helped facilitate Making Waves’ commencement of permanent programs in Newcastle by funding the Winds of Joy program and promoting our activities in the region.
Commonwealth Government
The Commonwealth Government of Australia have provided funding to train volunteers in crucial Sea Safety Survival Techniques to ensure the safe delivery of our yacht and crew to places far and wide, including Far North Queensland and south to Hobart.
Sport Australia
Funding from The Australian Sports Commission has allowed Making Waves to develop a suite of digital and physical support materials (including the Yacht In A Box board game) that complement and enhance the Winds of Joy sailing experience for students.
Survitec
Survitec’s support allows Making Waves to keep participants safe on the water. They are one of the Foundation’s long-term supporters and provide life jackets, life rafts and servicing of this vital equipment in each port.
Bartons
The Bartons Group are an important partner of the Making Waves Brisbane program and has contributed substantial resources to support the commencement of programs in the area.
Zhik
Zhik has been a generous donor of sailing apparel for several years. In 2023, Zhik is sponsoring the Making Waves Sydney to Hobart crew by supplying their Offshore Racing Kit so they reach the destination safe and dry!
Australian Maritime Technologies
Australian Maritime Technologies have supported the Melbourne Winds of Joy program for the last four years. This unique partnership includes significant financial and staff volunteer hour contributions, with several of the AMT team helping crew the program.
Yachtshare
Anton and the team from Yachtshare are supporting Making Waves Brisbane through dockside crew and function support.
Primary Club
The Primary Club of Australia provide regular funding to Making Waves to assist with the supply of equipment to improves the on-board safety of program participants.
International Paints
International Paints supply generously donate the special purpose yacht paints including deck paint and anti-foul.
Partners
A big thank you to all our partners and supporters! With their support and generosity, we continue to help young people with disability and at-risk youth build confidence and life skills.
ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation
The ASX Refinitiv Charitable Foundation have been supporting Making Waves for more almost 10 years. Through their fundraising activities and events, Making Waves have been able to bring more than 1,000 students on our programs.
Port Waratah Coal Services
2-years of support from Port Waratah Coal Services has helped facilitate Making Waves’ commencement of permanent programs in Newcastle by funding the Winds of Joy program and promoting our activities in the region.
Commonwealth Government
The Commonwealth Government of Australia have provided funding to train volunteers in crucial Sea Safety Survival Techniques to ensure the safe delivery of our yacht and crew to places far and wide, including Far North Queensland and south to Hobart.
Sport Australia
Funding from The Australian Sports Commission has allowed Making Waves to develop a suite of digital and physical support materials (including the Yacht In A Box board game) that complement and enhance the Winds of Joy sailing experience for students.
Survitec
Survitec’s support allows Making Waves to keep participants safe on the water. They are one of the Foundation’s long-term supporters and provide life jackets, life rafts and servicing of this vital equipment in each port.
Bartons
The Bartons Group are an important partner of the Making Waves Brisbane program and has contributed substantial resources to support the commencement of programs in the area.
Zhik
Zhik has been a generous donor of sailing apparel for several years. In 2023, Zhik is sponsoring the Making Waves Sydney to Hobart crew by supplying their Offshore Racing Kit so they reach the destination safe and dry!
Australian Maritime Technologies
Australian Maritime Technologies have supported the Melbourne Winds of Joy program for the last four years. This unique partnership includes significant financial and staff volunteer hour contributions, with several of the AMT team helping crew the program.
Yachtshare
Anton and the team from Yachtshare are supporting Making Waves Brisbane through dockside crew and function support.
Primary Club
The Primary Club of Australia provide regular funding to Making Waves to assist with the supply of equipment to improves the on-board safety of program participants.
International Paints
International Paints supply generously donate the special purpose yacht paints including deck paint and anti-foul.
Grants
NSW Government
The NSW Government are providing funding to grow the range of programs and the number of participants, in Newcastle. This has incorporated purchase and modification of a new yacht, local engagement and program development.
Commonwealth Government
The Commonwealth Government of Australia have provided funding to train volunteers in crucial Sea Safety Survival Techniques to ensure the safe delivery of our yacht and crew to places far and wide, including Far North Queensland and south to Hobart.
Graeme Wood Foundation
Graeme Wood Foundation contributions over more than 15 years have allowed Making Waves to expand and enhance the operation. Initially donating the yacht, Wot Eva, they now support projects including development of the Volunteer Learning Management System and a CRM engagement platform.
Marian & EH Flack Foundation
Marian & EH Flack have provided vitally important support of Melbourne’s Winds of Joy program since 2017. This has been vitally important to ensure the viability of the program
Will and Dorothy Bailey
The Will and Dorothy Charitable Trust provided partial funding for the employment of a dedicated, Geelong based Program Officer. This person has helped establish local networks, training and coordination of volunteers and liaising with partner organisations.
Brian M Davis
The Brian M Davis Charitable Foundation are major supporters of the Geelong Making Waves program by funding local capacity of the team. This contributes to developing local networks, training and coordination of volunteers and liaising with partner organisations
Sport Australia
Funding from The Australian Sports Commission has allowed Making Waves to develop a suite of digital and physical support materials (including the Yacht In A Box board game) that complement and enhance the Winds of Joy sailing experience for students.
Port of Newcastle
The Port of Newcastle are providing funding to grow the range of programs and the number of participants, in Newcastle. This has incorporated purchase and modification of a new yacht, local engagement and program development.