DONATIONS

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DONATIONS

Making a difference matters to us. That’s why, in 1992, we created The Honda Foundation to help fund and empower organisations that are focused on helping others.
Approved Funds - November 2022
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 NSW  The Disability Trust $              10,000.00 Funding for safety equipment. This includes a variety of bike maintenance supplies for expansive transport options, to increase independence and inclusion with bikes tracks, as well as connecting with people. Cardiff Honda
 NSW   Solve Tad Limited  $               8,258.55 Funding towards electric bike stands for volunteers to lift the bikes onto the work bench, as volunteers are over the age of 60. Paramatta Honda
 NSW   The Royal Hospital for Women  $               7,821.90 Funding to purchase a video lahringguhscope to help unwell babies thrive and get home to their families sooner, that are in the NICU ward at the Royal Women's Hospital.   Sydney City Honda
 VIC   Banyule Community Health  $               1,525.00 Funding towards helping dementia patients with an assortment of equipment ranging from Bluetooth trackers, talking alarm clocks and visit door entry mats. Eastern Honda
 VIC   St Vincent's Hospital  $              22,000.00  Funding to purchase a Vacuum assist wound device to help with healing wounds, removing excess fluid, reducing bacteria, improving blood flow that will help to reduce hospital stays. This is a 50% contribution by The Honda Foundation & St Vincent's Hospital. Eastern Honda
 VIC  Eastern Health Foundation  $                8,710.00 Funding for a new medical treatment chair that provides care for larger patients up to 300Kg, by combining safety and comfort. The chair has four motors to allow for individual movement of leg rest, backrest and chair lift. Eastern Honda
 VIC  Make a difference Dingley Village Inc  $              $1,468.00 Funding to purchase and erect 3 storage racks, due to the growth in demand for assistance in extra storage for food & children and sanitise items. This will assist 200 families per month. Garry Warren & Smith
 VIC  Very Special Kids  $             21,050.00 Funding to upgrade equipment in the multisensory room, that allows calm, quiet environment for children to have a break from the various treatments and accommodation rooms within the hospice. This is inclusive of magic carpets that help to offer a range of multi sensory exploration, as well as being fun and interactive, while promoting relaxation. Garry Warren & Smith
 VIC  Barwon Health Foundation  $               9,200.00              Funding to purchase a dental wall mounted X- Ray machine that will support 7,000 patients each year with intention to grow to 12,000 per year for the disadvantaged in the community. Rex Gorell Honda
 VIC  Wingate Avenue Community Centre  $               1,000.00 Funding to purchase a 1000L commercial refrigerator that is needed to safely store perishable fruit, vegetables, and diary products, to then provide them onto the community member in need via our Food Relief program. This will help up to 100 households per week with much needed food relief. Western Highway Honda
 QLD  Gateway Care Limited  $               13,052.00 50% of funding towards a cold-room that will enable gateway care to increase its daily services from 350 people with quicker and easier access to fridges for members. Caloundra City Autos
 NT  AIP / Traditional Cultural Practices  $                5,000.00 Funding to help with renovations & repairs of temporary accommodation by local builders on various scopes of work. Darwin Honda
 WA  Rebound WA Inc  $              20,285.00 Funding to purchase a customer made trailer to allow Rebound to expand their reach of sporting equipment for their members to use. They would reach more individuals of the 600 members of keeping them active and healthy. Honda North
 SA  University of South Australia  $              21,150.00 Funding to purchase a Biodex Biosway portable balancing system. With a 50% contribution that will assist with serving Adults and Children with varying conditions and disabilities. The unit also allows for future research to investigate best practice to enhance clients' outcomes. Formula Honda
Approved Funds - March 2022
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 NSW  The Shepherd Centre - For Deaf Children $                8,493.00  Purchase one diagnostic audiometers to diagnose hearing loss, software that connects to audiometer to store and analyse data and otoscopes to examine ear canal, ear drum and detect ear conditions  North Shore Honda
 NSW   Miracle Babies Foundation Ltd  $               8,745.00  Purchase five Kangaroo Chairs for NICU or SCN in hospitals for premature and sick newborns to bond with parents  Peter Warren Honda
 NSW   HammondCare  $               8,475.00   Purchase Hospital Ward Bed that can be lowered to prevent injury and have an alarm    Peter Warren Honda
 VIC   Monash Health Foundation  $             15,182.00  Purchase two Maternity Jaundice monitors that are portable devices carried by extended post-natal care nurses on visits to post-natal mothers  Garry & Warren Smith
 VIC   Medical Pantry Limited  $               5,799.00   Purchase forklift to process the equipment more efficiently  Western Highway Honda
 QLD  Variety the Children's Charity of Queensland  $             13,460.00  Purchase 3 adaptive bikes for students attending Nursery Road Special School and Western Suburbs Special School  Austral Honda
 QLD  Humpty Dumpty Foundation  $              11,350.00  Fund one Giraffe Stand Alone Resuscitation Systems for the Women's & Children's Unit at Sunshine Coast University Hospital used for premature and neonates  Austral Honda
 QLD  Castle Hill Spinney Ltd TA Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia  $              10,000.00  Support build of Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mackay Base Hospital  North Jacklin Honda
 QLD   Men of Business Australia Ltd TA MOB Academy  $              23,774.40               Fund purchase of camping equipment  Von Bibra Honda
 WA  Perth Children's Hospital Foundation  $              18,849.00  Partial funding towards purchasing transilluminators 'cold lights' which are held under baby's hand, arm or foot to illuminate veins. And purchase Smileyscope VR goggles designed for needle procedures proven to reduce pain by up to 60%  Honda North
Approved Funds - September 2021
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 NSW   RizeUp Limited  $              24,350.00  Purchase items to assist children to settle and begin healing - cots, beds & mattresses   Great Western Honda 
 NSW   St Anthony's Family Care Pty Ltd  $                7,859.98  Purchase all terrain beach wheelchair to allow the physically disabled clients to access the beach and participate in activities   North Shore Honda  
 NSW   Humpty Dumpty Foundation  $                9,020.00  Purchase Sonologic Bladder Scanner at Royal North Shore Hospital Paediatrics, allowing clinicians to measure residual urine in a child's bladder and assists decisions regarding further investigations  North Shore Honda 
 NSW   SOLVE-TAD  $              10,572.73  Purchase a 3D handheld portable scanner to provide fast and reliable measurements to help design and print solutions for clients   Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   Children's Medical Research Institute  $              15,000.00  Purchase an inverted microscope to be used across the Cancer Research and cell Biology units which will enable researchers to discover novel diagnosis and treatment options leading improved survival and remission rates    Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   Good360 Australia  $              13,500.00  Purchase a second hand forklift to allow ware to process donations and pack orders more efficiently   Shellharbour City Motors  
 NSW   Giant Steps  $               3,998.00  Purchase 2 gazebos to assist 75 individuals with autism to develop new skills to increase confidence, economic participation, well being and inclusion   Sydney City Honda  
 NSW   Humpty Dumpty Foundation  $               9,680.00  Purchase 1 X JM-105 Jaundice Detectors for Neonatal Unit for Wollongong Hospital for screening of babies for jaundice efficiently and effectively    Wollongong City Motor
 NSW   The Shepherd Centre - For Deaf Children  $             13,569.10  Purchase equipment - 2 audiology units to conduct hearing tests, installation & calibration of testing unit, and furniture for audiology booth  Wollongong City Motors
 VIC   Stroke Association of Victoria Inc  $               3,044.82  To fund upper limb recovery equipment to be used by stroke survivors which will be the core program at each Stroke Support Centre which all stroke survivors at centres will access  Ballarat Honda 
 VIC   Stroke Association of Victoria Inc  $               3,044.82  To fund upper limb recovery equipment to be used by stroke survivors which will be the core program at each Stroke Support Centre which all stroke survivors at centres will access  Darryl Twitt Honda
 VIC   Mernda Community House  $               4,104.98  To set up workshop with adequate equipment to support Women's Shed to help women live more independently, learn new skills and build new local connections  Eastern Honda
 VIC   Melbourne Health - The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation  $               6,829.00  Purchase 1 ETCP (External Temporary Cardiac Pacemaker) which support cardiac patients requiring surgery which prevents the patient from deteriorating during surgery and ultimately saves lives  Eastern Honda
 VIC   Casey Adra Café  $               7,724.22  Purchase equipment to more efficiently deliver meals to the community. Request is for: electric pallet lifter, stainless steel benches  Garry & Warren Smith Honda
 VIC   Australian Neighbourhood House and Centre Association on behalf of the Community Houses Association of the Outer Eastern Suburbs Inc  $               4,909.00  Purchase equipment - gardening equipment and upright freezer  Garry & Warren Smith Honda
 VIC   Humpty Dumpty Foundation  $               9,920.00  Purchase equipment for Monash Children's Hospital - 2 X Humidifiers for ventilation support which provide heated and humidified air to support sick and premmie babies  Garry & Warren Smith Honda
 VIC   Stroke Association of Victoria Inc  $               3,044.82  To fund upper limb recovery equipment to be used by stroke survivors which will be the core program at each Stroke Support Centre which all stroke survivors at centres will access  Innes Motors
 VIC   Anam Cara House Colac  $            13,805.40  Upgrade of beds - purchase 3 electric, fully adjustable hospital beds that go to a fully upright position to assist with eating and taking medication and low feature for those with physical challenges  Rex Gorell Honda
 VIC   Scope (Aust) Ltd  $            10,650.00  Purchase a MOTOmed system to be used by clients with complex and multiple disabilities. It is specialised equipment used as a passive exercise machine and operates without the person having to move their legs and arms  Rex Gorell Honda
 VIC   Stroke Association of Victoria Inc  $             3,044.82  To fund upper limb recovery equipment to be used by stroke survivors which will be the core program at each Stroke Support Centre which all stroke survivors at centres will access  Rex Gorell Honda
 VIC   Stroke Association of Victoria Inc  $              3,044.82  To fund upper limb recovery equipment to be used by stroke survivors which will be the core program at each Stroke Support Centre which all stroke survivors at centres will access  Valley Honda
 QLD  4 Voices Global Limited  $              6,915.67   Support the off-grid van with a reliable power supply and will enable 4 Voices to expand services at night and on weekends. Aurora (van) operates in 12 locations in SE QLD and provides mobile outreach services  Indooroopilly Honda
 WA  Enable WA - Bunbury Rotary Sail Into Life $              2,323.64   Purchase a more powerful motor for the safety boat  Bunbury Honda
 WA  Avon Community Employment Support Centre In TA Essential Personnel  $             8,177.27  Purchase purpose built trailer to assist employed people with a disability to perform gardening and maintenance work across the Wheatbelt  Honda North
 WA  Heroes Academy  $             5,115.00  Purchase a disability change table for Mega Play Date community events. This would aid the volunteer carers when assisting the special needs of children keeping both safe and comfortable by being off the floor, height adjustable and padded with a safety rail  Prestige Honda
 SA   Heart & Soul Group  $           15,000.00                Purchase items required to open a community pantry - shelving, produce bins, roller baskets  Formula Honda
 SA   The Royal Society for the Blind SA  $             7,308.00                Purchase 10 Fit Over Kits - glare reducing eyewear kits will equip therapists and instructors to carry one frame with interchangeable lens rather than many sets of glasses during home visits. These are designed specifically for people who are vision impaired  Formula Honda
 SA   Humpty Dumpty Foundation  $             9,990.00               Purchase equipment for Lyell McEwin Hospital - 1 X Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System to effectively treat jaundice while at the same time enabling parents to hold/feed babies  Formula Honda
Approved Funds - April 2021
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 NSW   Guide Dogs NSW/ACT   $              12,615.00  Purchase of Index Everest V5 Braille embosser, Everest Acoustic Cabinet and Duxbury Braille Translator for Newcastle office   Kloster Honda 
 NSW   Multiple Sclerosis Limited (MSL)   $              14,531.50  Purchase Bladder Scanner for the MS Continence Service Lidcombe. These are portable, hand held ultrasound devices which can perform quick, easy and non invasive scan of the bladder   Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   HammondCare  $              10,985.00  Three Specialised Wheelchairs for rehab and palliative care.  Peter Warren Honda 
 NSW   Royal Far West   $            10,070.00  Purchase Autoclave (pressurised steam sterilising machine) within Oral health Unit.  It will support approx. 275 children per year   Scotts Honda 
 NSW   Chris O'Brien Lifehouse    $             4,054.50  Purchase 3 wheelchairs to be used by cancer patients who are receiving treatment hence their physical mobility is often limited    Scotts Honda 
 NSW   KidsXpress   $              6,480.55  Purchase Music Handwall for use in therapy which provides visual and auditory feedback to simple touch input, provides calming stimulation that will help regulate clients   Scotts Honda 
 NSW   Vision Australia   $             10,685.00  Purchase new Index Everest Braille Embosser with acoustic sound to support people with vision loss with their independent living requirements   Suttons City Honda 
 NSW   Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation   $              6,376.00  Purchase 8 VR devices for patients at 2 Sydney Hospitals to reduce stress and anxiety amongst patient groups before and after treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and consultations   Suttons City Honda 
 VIC   Merriang Special Developmental School   $              9,786.00  Purchase of 3 mobile height adjustable touchscreen interactive monitors that enable students with physical impairments to participate in learning  Northway Honda 
 VIC   The Food for Change Foundation   $              4,638.15  Purchase new irrigation system to assist food growth and production at new Briars Farm site    Peninsula Honda 
 VIC   Geelong Food Relief   $              4,706.71  Purchase cold storage racks foe emergency food distribution hub   Rex Gorell Honda 
 VIC   FareShare Australia Inc.   $              20,000.00   Funding towards an all terrain forklift to safely and efficiently transport vegetables at the largest kitchen garden site  Yarra Honda 
QLD  MS Queensland   $              7,884.00   Purchase Molift Quickraiser Standing Hoist for Maroochydore Wellbeing Centre assisting clients to stand, balance and weight bear with support, safely and confidently   Cricks Honda Sunshine Coast 
QLD  GingerCloud Foundation Ltd $              3,888.00   Purchase rugby balls to support the Modified Rugby Program - world first form of touch only rugby that allows girls, boys and young adults with autism, Asperger's and other perceptual disabilities have their own Player Mentor on field supporting them   Northside Honda 
WA  Telethon Speech & Hearing  $              8,189.46  Purchase occupational therapy equipment - monkey bars, balancing beam, co-ordination play sets, to support 250 children to receive occupational therapy to support their development  Honda North 
SA   Operation Flinders  $            11,984.54               Acquisition, fitting and deployment of 2 water tanks and pumps to move treated and untreated water around the off grid property   Dave Potter Honda 

Approved Funds - November 2020
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 NSW   Sunnyfield Disability Services $7,520  Purchase a specialised wheelchair which would allow children with intellectual disabilities to participate in beach and bush walking activities   Tynan Honda
 NSW   Cancer Patients Assistance Society of New South Wales (CAN Assist) $12,424  Purchase of 2 commercial washing machines and 2 commercial dryers for a communal laundry at the accommodation facility for country people that travel to Wagga for specialist cancer treatment  Wagga Motors
 NSW   Camp Quality   $5,850  Mobility Health Equipment - two wheelchairs for use in Northern NSW camps for kids facing cancer   Kloster Honda
 NSW   Miracle Babies Foundation Ltd  $8,675  Purchase 5 Kangaroo Chairs for Neonatal units across Sydney to support bonding between parents and newborn babies   Peter Warren Honda
 NSW    Challenge Tweed Inc. T/A Synergy Group  $10,362.72  To purchase Cool Room to transition to semi-automated so as to continue to provide employment for the disabled  Tweed Honda 
 NSW    Canteen Australia $6,471.51  Purchase 1 Kubi TRECA robot which would allow adolescents going through cancer treatment to participate in the classroom and during lunch can mingle with their friends from a hospital bed    Wollongong City Honda 
 NSW   Cerebral Palsy Alliance  $16,157.50  Purchase equipment to enable custom seating modifications for people with disability who use a wheelchair   Brian Hilton Honda 
 NSW    Autism Spectrum Australia $3,999.00  Purchase new autism specific furniture and therapeutic sensory supports for students  Hornsby Honda 
 NSW    Boys to the Bush Ltd Supplied  Honda Generators to support camp nights - intervention model for disadvantaged boys   Baker Honda 
 VIC   Alkira Centre Box Hill  $9,884.32  To purchase a ceiling hoist to lift participants from mobility devices and into activity based seating or lounge chairs in the program activity room   Eastern Honda 
 VIC   Whittlesea Community Connections  $9,768.20  Purchase of Manual Walkie Stacker Lift ($6645), 200 Pallet Wrapping Rolls ($2270) and 1080 Packaging Tape ($853.20) to be used in the distribution centre to effectively palletise, wrap, tape and store boxes   Northway Honda 
 VIC    Barwon Health $9,812  Purchase 3 mental health beds providing and maintaining safe therapeutic environment minimising the risk of self harm and possible suicide     Rex Gorell Honda
 QLD   Fishability QLD Inc $3,200  Purchase wheelchair and mobility aids to allow disadvantaged clients to participate in recreational fishing activities   Torque Honda
 QLD   Baby Give Back $9,785.25  Purchase 75 child restraints to loan to disadvantaged families  Von Bibra Honda Robina  
 QLD   Variety Queensland Inc  $11,304  To purchase 2 Racerunners which will allow kids with disabilities to be able to participate in sport    Southside Honda  
 QLD   MS Queensland 
$7,844.80  To purchase standing Molift Quickraiser Standing Hoist to be used as therapy equipment in the Capalaba Wellbeing Centre assisting clients to stand, balance and weight bear with support, safely and confidently.   Keema Bayside Honda 
 QLD  SERO4 Ltd $5,928  Purchase infrastructure for social enterprise to train and employ women who are rebuilding their lives to learn how to grow microgreens, package and get to market  Southside Honda 
 QLD   Cycling Without Age Australia (Gold Coast Chapter).  $14,475  Purchase of Van raam velo Plus bike especially configured to transport wheelchair bound individuals safely   von Bibra Gold Coast Honda 
 QLD   Vedanta Centre of Sydney  $26,071  Purchase equipment for Soup Kitchen to increase meal output - Bratt Pan, 3 Burner Stove, Veg Prep Machine & grinder, Dishwasher and Potato Peeler   Blue Ribbon Honda 
 QLD   Youngcare   $10,518.08  Purchase hoists for Jordan Springs property   Great Western Honda  
 TAS   Food For Life TAS $6,262.72  Purchase commercial cooking equipment (cooker and extraction hood) to provide meal delivery services to socially isolated, the sick, elderly or those with no transport.   Honda Central 
 NT   Why Warriors Org Limited (Hope for Health Project) $6,097.39  Provide equipment and generator to support delivery of Harvesting on Homelands Programs to participate camping in their homeland bush settings and harvesting traditional foods from the land and sea.   Darwin Honda 
 WA   No Limits Perth   $2,625  Purchase 2 hydraulic lifts to provide relocation services and also to assist volunteers with donate goods   Wangara Honda
 SA   Second Bite    $5,000  PReplace manual sack tracks, upgrade sorting benches and purchase self levelling pallet tables to assist with movement of product more efficiently and safer.    Nordic Honda 
Approved Funds - March 2020
State Organisation  Amount Utilisation of Funds Endorsing Dealership
 AUH   OXFAM   $         1,905.00  To match associate funds raised   Honda Australia 
 AUH   MS Ride    $         1,500.00  To match associate funds raised   Honda Australia 
 NSW   Foster Care Angels Inc.    $         4,185.00  To purchase a Coffee Machine for Social Enterprise café   Alto Honda 
 NSW   We Care Connect   $          9,000.00  Support disadvantaged families by supplying them with cots, linen & nursery items    Brian Hilton Honda 
 NSW   Camp Breakaway Inc   $          8,700.00  To replace manual disability beds X 3   Brian Hilton Honda 
 NSW   Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation   $          4,200.00  Purchase two special wheelchairs for use by amputees whilst at the hospital   Hornsby Honda 
 NSW   The Generous and the Grateful   $          3,500.00  Purchase washing machines for social housing recipients   Hornsby Honda 
 NSW   Early Links Inclusion Support Service   $           7,271.00  Purchase equipment to test and screen for middle ear disease   Hunter Honda 
 NSW   Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)   $         16,000.00  Purchase ESPO microscope slide printer to be used in lab to automate a key analysis step, currently conducted by hand.    Kloster Honda 
 NSW   Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD)   $           5,115.00  Purchase a Voltera Printed Circuit Board Printer and Drill for the Northmead Workshop   Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   Care Flight   $           7,996.00  Purchase syringe drivers for when transporting patients to & from health facilities.     Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation   $           6,462.54  Purchase ventilator which can be loaned to families alerting families to issues with child's breathing   Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   Interaction Disability Services   $           9,700.00  Purchase Gantry Hoist to allow participants in a wheelchair to be safely moved in and out of a wheelchair giving them full access to the sensory room   Parramatta Honda 
 NSW   HammondCare   $          14,975.00  Purchase new treadmill that partners with support harnesses. It facilitates the first walk. Will service 200-300 patients per year   Peter Warren Honda 
 VIC   Uniting VIC & TAS   $            8,912.00  Fund two washing machines & two dryers for new facilities to assist disadvantaged and homeless   Ballarat City Honda 
 VIC   Western District Health Services (WDHS)   $          47,750.00  Purchase Paxman Scalp Cooling System for cancer patients to combat chemotherapy induced alopecia   Coast Honda 
 VIC   Big Group Hug Ltd   $           9,045.45  Purchase 50 baby capsules loaned to disadvantaged families - single parents, refuge, asylum seekers, victims of violence, in need   Northway Honda 
 VIC   Peninsula Health   $           9,969.00  Purchase equipment used to treat neonatal jaundice   Travis Honda 
 VIC   Guide Dogs Victoria   $        12,920.00  Purchase of two braille machines which will enable the organisation to work with young children, their parents & carers and introduce them skills of braille   Yarra Honda 
QLD  Suncoast Christian Care   $        10,088.00 Upgrade cold storage equipment - purchase of fridges and freezer  Cricks Highway Honda 
QLD  The Carers Foundation Australia   $          9,924.00 Purchase of BBQ to teach children how to cook whilst attending wellness programs  Northside Honda 
 WA   Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA   $          9,124.00  Purchase 50 non invasive ventilation machine to improve quality of life for MND patients later in their journey   Honda North 
 WA   Earbus Foundation of WA   $          9,370.25  Purchase equipment to identify children in need of treatment of middle ear disease.    Honda North