Act for Kids
Since 2010, we’ve given more than $2.5 million and 2,000 volunteer hours to Act for Kids, an Australian charity whose headquarters, in Brisbane, are just three kilometres from our corporate head office.
Act for Kids provides free therapy and support services to children and families across Australia who have experienced, or are at risk of, child abuse and neglect.

Perth Scorchers
Budget Direct is donating $300 for every Six and $100 for every Four the Perth Scorchers hit during the KFC Big Bash season, up to $50,000 to support the Perth Scorchers Charity partner, Variety WA.
Variety – the Children’s Charity supports children and families who are facing challenges and difficulties through sickness, disadvantage or living with disability. Their amazing work allows children to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem.


Local community groups

Kawana Surf Club
Since 2007 we’ve provided more than $500,000 and 2,000 volunteer hours to the surf club, located about six kilometres from our Kawana Contact Centre.
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PCYC, Deception Bay
We’re contributing employee volunteers and $150,000 over three years to the club, located less than 10km from our North Lakes Contact Centre.
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Sunlight Centre, Cannon Hill
We’re providing employee volunteers and $60,000 over three years to this mental health crisis counselling service, based about 15km from our corporate head office in Brisbane.
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