Motorsport Australia has teamed up with youth homelessness charity Kids Under Cover in a partnership to raise greater awareness in preventing young people from experiencing homelessness before it begins.
Launched in 2006, the Kids Under Cover’s Donate Your Car program has been an integral fundraising program of Kids Under Cover, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for at-risk youth facing the stresses of home insecurity, with more than 31,000 donated cars raising over $20 million to support Kids Under Cover’s programs and initiatives.
Motorsport Australia Interim CEO Nicky Lennon reiterated the importance charities like Kids Under Cover have in supporting young people around the country, and how Motorsport Australia hopes to raise more awareness through the motorsport community in supporting the charity through the Donate Your Car program.
“Motorsport Australia is proud to stand alongside such an impactful organisation like Kids Under Cover,” Lennon said.
“Motorsport is a community built on passion, teamwork and opportunity, and we want to see those values extended to young people who need support the most.
“Through promoting the Donate Your Car program, Motorsport Australia is encouraging members, volunteers and the wider community to consider how they can make a difference.”
Kids Under Cover Chief Executive Officer Stephen Nash welcomed Motorsport Australia’s support of the Donate Your Car program.
“We are thrilled to partner with Motorsport Australia and connect with the motorsport community to be proactive in preventing youth homelessness before it starts,” Nash said.
“Every young person deserves the stability, support and opportunity to build a bright future, and this partnership plays a meaningful role in making that possible.
“For many people, donating a vehicle they no longer need may seem like a small act, but the impact is profound. Each donated car contributes directly to safe accommodation and life-changing support services for young people most at risk.”
The Australian Bureau of Statistic’s 2021 Census reported that nearly a quarter of Australia’s homeless population (then 28,204) are aged 12-24 years.
These funds help deliver vital housing and support programs that keep more than 1,000 vulnerable young people safely housed each night – connected to family, community and the opportunities they deserve.
Being involved is easy. Kids Under Cover will collect your vehicle free of charge in metro areas such as Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth, as well as smaller cities such as Newcastle, Townsville, Darwin and Hobart. The car is sold at market value via auction or specialist sales formats, depending on the car being sold.
All car donations are 100% tax deductible for the final sale amount.
More information on the work of Kids Under Cover can be found at kuc.org.au.
