Beneficiaries

The 5 cents for 5 senses beneficiaries include:

Friends of Autism is an independent charity dedicated to providing practical knowledge and services to families affected by the Autism Spectrum Disorder in WA.

How your coins can help:
Just 400 x 5 cent coins will enable one child to join a social group which will assist in their treatment.

For more information, visit: www.friendsofautism.org.au

Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre for Children (TSH) is a non-profit organisation based in Wembley that helps children with speech and language or hearing impairments learn to listen and speak. 

The Centre provides a range of hearing impairment, speech and language and audiological programs and specialises in diagnosis, early intervention, therapy and family support and advocacy.

How your coins can help:
Just 600 x 5 cent coins will purchase equipment which allows for accurate analysis of a child's communication patterns and a more targeted and effective therapy plan.

For more information, visit: www.tsh.org.au

The WA Deaf Society is a non-profit organisation that has been assisting deaf and hard of hearing people since 1921. The core business consists of three services: Deaf Interpreting Service, DEAFinite Employment Service and Community Service.

How your coins can help:
10,000 x 5 cent coins: a LEAP co-ordinator for 2 hours during playgroup
100,000 x 5 cent coins: will provide a playgroup outing, including transport
500,000 x 5 cent coins: swimming lessons for the playgroup for one term

For more information, visit: www.wadeaf.org.au

Assistance Dogs Australia is a non-profit organisation that trains Labradors to enhance the lives of people with physical disabilities. These highly-trained dogs serve a vital role in helping people with disabilities to have greater mobility, greater independence, and an increased confidence and self-esteem.

How your coins can help:
Just 400 x 5 cent coins: could sponsor a puppy gang every month through the Guardian sponsorship.
500 x 5 cent coins: could pay for the accommodation of a super-puppy for two days.
560 x 5 cent coins: could provide a collar and lead.
1000 x 5 cent coins: could pay for advanced training equipment.
2400 x 5 cent coins: could provide a dog-service coat.
6400 x 5 cent coins: full vaccination of a dog in training.

For more information, visit: www.assistancedogs.org.au

The Senses Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organisation providing specialist services and support to WA people of all ages who are deafblind.

How your coins can help:
900 x 5 cent coins: one hour for a deafblind consultant.
40,000 x 5 cent coins: will get a specialist to the Pilbara to provide specialist advice, support and training.

For more information, visit: www.senses.asn.au