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Luke’s First Ride 💛![]()
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Luke was just months old when he received a rare diagnosis requiring intensive medical care, tube feeding, and months in hospital. Ineligible for Medicare or NDIS, his family faced the full cost of essentials like feeding supplies and equipment.![]()
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In 2025, MAD supported Luke with a 12-month supply of enteral nutrition and a Bingo stroller—giving him his very first experience outside in a supported, upright position.![]()
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“It was really exciting for the family to take him for a ride. They were extremely grateful and wanted to pass on their thanks.” — Josie, Physiotherapist![]()
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This is Maryam💛![]()
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An infant with complex medical needs, Maryam relies on tube feeding and intensive therapy to support her growth and development. Her family, not yet eligible for Medicare, faced the full cost of care alone.![]()
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In 2024 and 2025, MAD provided funding for Maryam’s nutrition, speech, physio and occupational therapy—offering vital support during a critical time.![]()
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“There really is nothing else like MAD out there—it is so desperately needed. And so quick and responsive.” — Charlotte, Paediatric Dietitian![]()
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This is Aiden.![]()
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At six years old, Aiden lives with a progressive neurological condition that affects his strength, safety, and communication. His family urgently needed a specialised car seat and stroller—but delays in NDIS funding left them with no safe option.![]()
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In 2025, MAD stepped in to support Aiden with the equipment he needed—ensuring he can now travel safely and continue accessing his community.![]()
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Aiden's mum said that the funding “...will make our lives so much easier and also help us prepare for the future.”![]()
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“MAD Foundation came through at a really difficult time… What a fantastic organisation that has truly helped this family.” - Ceara, Occupational Therapist![]()
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Meet Andrew 💙![]()
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Five-year-old Andrew lives with complex medical needs, but thanks to support from MAD Foundation, he now has access to specialised equipment that helps him move, play, and participate more fully in everyday life.![]()
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With an R82 X:panda Seat for postural support, a Leckey MyWay+ Walker to explore walking, and a Freedom Wheels Edge Trike (complete with a bell he loves to ring!), Andrew is building strength, confidence and independence every day.![]()
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“Andrew is really enjoying the Xpanda seat. Thank you again for the help, we sincerely appreciate it.” (Andrew's mum)![]()
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“On behalf of Andrew and Siyuan, I’d like to send a huge thank you for the funding provided for Andrew’s specialised trike. Andrew is loving being able to ride, and is getting out around his local neighbourhood, as you can see by his face! The trike is just magic—thanks so very much!” (Andrew's physiotherapist)![]()
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Our morning tea at the Melbourne Museum was made possible thanks to our generous sponsor Morgans Financial Limited ![]()
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We are grateful for their ongoing support of MAD and our mission to improve the lives of children and young people living with disability and facing significant hardship. If you would like to donate, the link is in our bio.
This is Harriet.![]()
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When Harriet suffered a spinal cord stroke at just 13 years old, life changed in an instant. A simple stretch at basketball training led to a sudden loss of mobility. Within days, doctors confirmed the devastating news—she wouldn’t walk again.![]()
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The weeks and months that followed were filled with uncertainty. After three months in the hospital, all Harriet wanted was to go home, but that wasn’t possible without a wheelchair.![]()
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Harriet said “MAD came into our lives during a desperate and traumatic time. We didn’t know much about them before, but they were introduced to us when we needed them the most.”![]()
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MAD arranged for Harriet to have a proper wheelchair—one she could use independently—so she could finally come home. They covered the cost of renting the wheelchair from her discharge in July 2023 until her new custom wheelchair arrived in February 2024. ![]()
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Now, Harriet has embraced new opportunities, including wheelchair basketball. She’s part of the Victorian State Development Squad and training with some of the best players in the sport. To everyone who makes MAD’s work possible—thank you!![]()
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🏏 It’s time to get your game face on! Now at 10am! 🏏![]()
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Join us for the T20 Cricket and Community Day on 2nd February from 10:00 AM at Eric Raven Reserve, Estella Street, Glen Iris.![]()
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Check out this 1-minute clip from our 2020 event—get hyped for the action, the energy, and the community spirit! 🎥✨![]()
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Find the event here: www.facebook.com/share/1KvsZK6S1x/![]()
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📅 Mark your calendars and be part of a day filled with celebrity T20 cricket and family fun.![]()
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