MAD Foundation 2025 Annual Report: 25 Years of Making a Difference
We’re proud to release the MAD Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report, celebrating 25 years of practical support for children and young people living with disability and facing significant hardship. [...]
Support Spotlight – Custom Wig
In 2024, MAD contributed funding toward a custom wig for a teenage student recovering from a serious illness that resulted in significant hair loss. The experience had left her anxious about [...]
Luke – Feeding Supplies and Specialised Stroller
Luke is a baby with a rare neurodevelopmental condition called PURA syndrome—a diagnosis associated with significant physical and developmental challenges. From birth, he required extended [...]
Maryam – Nutrition and Therapy Support
Maryam is a bright and resilient infant with a rare genetic condition known as Coffin-Siris syndrome. Diagnosed shortly after birth, she has experienced complex medical needs, including profound [...]
MAD GALA 3 November 2025
In 2025, the MAD Ball becomes the MAD GALA — a milestone celebration of 25 years of Making A Difference. Held on Melbourne Cup Eve at the iconic Plaza Ballroom, the MAD GALA will bring together [...]
Aiden – Specialised Car Seat and Stroller
Aiden is a vibrant six-year-old living with a progressive mitochondrial condition known as MELAS syndrome, which causes gradual loss of mobility, cognitive function and communication. He also [...]
Welcome, Harriet Caldwell – Beneficiary Ambassador
We’re delighted to welcome Harriet Caldwell as a Beneficiary Ambassador for the MAD Foundation. In 2023, Harriet’s life changed immediately when a spinal cord stroke left her paralysed from the [...]
