ABOUT US
Our culture at MAD is integral to the way we operate.
Our Board, our volunteers, our ambassadors and most importantly, our beneficiaries all know what it means, and how it feels to be part of the MAD family.
We are guided by our six principles to ensure we continue to strive to make a difference in our community.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. VOLUNTARY
The MAD Foundation is run entirely by volunteers. We aim to keep costs low and maximise the pass-through of funding in support of beneficiaries.
2. INSPIRING
The spirit of the MAD foundation is truly alive and inspires generosity, participation and fun while helping those who are in need.
3. EFFECTIVE
MAD works directly to bring fast and accessible funding support for equipment and services for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
4. CONNECTING
MAD collaborates closely with an inclusive and expanding network of partners to raise funds in support of its objective.
5. SUSTAINABLE
Since the beginnings of the Foundation in 2000 the team of volunteers at MAD have personally committed to make a difference to the lives of our beneficiaries.
6. TRUSTED
The board of MAD is committed to absolute integrity in the governance of the foundation and in the fulfillment of its purpose.
MAD 2018 Annual Report
This year we celebrate MAD’s 18th birthday and over that journey MAD has supported hundreds of beneficiaries directly with over $1.4m of equipment and services.MAD is run entirely by volunteers and administration expenses are kept low at 1% of revenue to maximise the funding for beneficiaries.
It is pleasing to see the network of great people involved and supporting MAD continue to grow each year. MAD Next Gen, an early in career networking group driven by a highly engaged subcommittee is broadening our reach and helping future-proof MAD.
OUR STORIES
The MAD Foundation has raised in excess of $1.8 Million since 2001. Here are some of our latest stories:
Lily is a 15 year old girl, adopted from Korea by her parents. Lily has autism and an intellectual disability and is non-verbal. Lily unfortunately developed a chronic kidney condition which is treatment resistant. This means treatment every two weeks for a full day of IV infusion, where she must be securely seated and not move around. Lily finds this […]
Jaxon was referred to the MAD Foundation by a social worker at Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. A new, paraplegic, post a severe and sudden neurological condition. This spinal cord injury resulted in complete lower limb paralysis, bowel and bladder dysfunction and sensory deficit. Prior to this Jaxon was an active little boy, in his first […]
Ke’Dy is a 3 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. This disorder affects coordination and control of motor function and thus her ability to stand and walk. Without equipment, she is only able to crawl to move around the home on the floor. Ke’Dy had a walker on […]
Jack is 16 months old, full of laughter and smiles! An engaging little boy that enjoys interacting with his family and is eager to play. He is confident in his decisions and his blonde hair and blue eyes melt hearts everywhere. Jack was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy at 5 months old. From this moment, […]
HOW WE HELP
MAD has funded programs through TLC for Kids, Reach, Whitelion and Western Chances. In recent years the majority of funding has been directed to specific cases identified through the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, plus other hospitals, disability programs and charities.
The Department of Developmental Medicine provides care for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorders, acquired neurological disabilities, developmental delay and other developmental disabilities. These children require numerous pieces of equipment, therapy and respite over the course of their life.
A volunteer run organisation, MAD leads by example and encourages other people and groups to make a difference in their community by coming together to help those less fortunate.
Over the years MAD has funded the purchase of wheelchairs, hoists and slings, therapeutic beds, bathroom modifications, car seats and home seating systems, walking frames, communication and voice output devices, second skin garments and rehabilitation sessions.
MAD has also funded iPads, gym memberships, theratogs, and paid for personal care attendants.
