Driving Good Across New Zealand and Australia

This Cars for Good story highlights Anne Riley, a West Auckland volunteer and the heart behind Kai Avondale, a community food network supporting whānau across Avondale. Through dignity-first food support and grassroots leadership, Anne helps people doing it tough feel seen and supported. A Cars for Good vehicle donation, a 2017 Mazda Premacy, will help extend her reach and impact across the community.

This Cars for Good story shares a quieter moment of support, involving the handover of a vehicle to assist a woman rebuilding her life after domestic and family violence. Delivered through Peggy’s Place, a Brisbane organisation providing safe accommodation and long-term support for women and children, the donation prioritised privacy, dignity and safety. It reflects the importance of support that is considered, respectful and not always public.

When Joeleen and Taina learned their son Dallas would be born with a serious heart condition, they relocated from Leeton to Sydney for lifesaving care. The move brought financial strain and constant uncertainty, but their commitment to their family never wavered. With support from Cars for Good, a safe and reliable 2015 Fiat Freemont is helping ease the load of travel, appointments and daily life, giving the family greater stability as they continue their journey far from home.

After years in the British Army, Ian came to Australia searching for purpose - and found it in an unexpected place. What began with one rescued dog has grown into Eventide Sanctuary, a haven for more than a hundred animals in Carlton River, Tasmania. Through Cars for Good, easyauto123 helped Ian keep his mission alive with a donated vehicle, giving him the means to care for more animals and continue changing lives.

Conwaye spends his days lifting up the next generation - a rugby coach who is more than just a mentor. To his boys, he’s Matua: the one who finds them boots, puts food on the table, and makes sure no one is left behind. His aroha and dedication have already seen Tuakau College reach milestones never achieved before. But behind the scenes, Conwaye and his partner were stretching one car to do it all. That’s why he was handed the keys to a reliable new vehicle.

Patrick set out before dawn to walk over an hour to work, determined to build a future with his wife. With little money and no reliable transport, life was a test of resilience - but he never complained, even after being hit by a car. His grit left a deep impression on those around him. That’s why, one afternoon, he received a surprise he never expected. Caught on camera, it’s the moment that turned blisters into hope, and gave Patrick and his wife a fresh start.

Louie is just 7, but already showing more strength than most of us ever will. He’s facing leukaemia and a rare infection affecting his leg and brain. To help ease the load for his family, we’ve donated a Subaru Forester through Cars for Good. If you’d like to be part of his journey, you can chip in to his GoFundMe.

This Cars for Good story highlights the North Shore Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer-led organisation supporting patients, families and staff through essential equipment, services and compassionate care. From funding initiatives that improve comfort to volunteers who knit blankets for newborn babies, the Auxiliary plays a vital role in the hospital and wider community. A $1,000 Cars for Good donation from the easyauto123 North Harbour team will help support their ongoing work.

This Cars for Good story highlights Tōtara Hospice, a New Zealand organisation providing specialist palliative care and holistic support to people and families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Through medical care, emotional support and compassion, the hospice helps ensure people feel supported and understood. A $1,000 Cars for Good donation from the easyauto123 North Harbour team will help support their vital work across the community.

This Cars for Good story explores the work of The Shaka Project, a mental health charity focused on encouraging conversations before people reach crisis. Through a simple approach built on checking in, asking again and creating space for honesty, the organisation helps make discussions about mental health easier to start. A $1,000 Cars for Good donation will support the delivery of free workshops across schools, sporting clubs and workplaces in and around Brisbane.

This story follows Nourish Street, a Brisbane-based grassroots charity providing practical support to people experiencing homelessness. From hot meals to essential supplies, their work centres on meeting immediate needs while treating people with dignity and care. A $1,000 Cars for Good donation will help Nourish Street continue delivering essential services across Brisbane’s northern communities.

In Picton, a small team of volunteers is helping veterans reconnect, rebuild and find calm through equine therapy. With a $1,000 Cars for Good grant, Spur Ranch continues providing meaningful support, hands-on horsemanship sessions and a peaceful space where veterans can regain confidence, connection and hope.

Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation is helping families across Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly access vital children’s medical care close to home. With a $1,000 Cars for Good grant, the Foundation continues its mission to keep lifesaving equipment in the region - supporting local hospitals, easing pressure on parents, and ensuring kids receive the care they need without leaving their community.

In Copping, Tasmania, a small team of volunteers is spreading warmth to local families in need. Through their annual Christmas Appeal, Copping Community Care Centre is using a $1,000 Cars for Good grant to share kindness and hope this festive season - providing food, gifts, and support to ensure every family in their community can experience a brighter, more joyful Christmas.

Hobart United FC began with one team and one mission - to give young people a place to belong. Founded in 2002, the club has become a cornerstone of the Tasmanian community, uniting players from diverse backgrounds through football. With guidance from founding member Eddie, a $1000 Cars for Good donation will help launch a new girls’ team, giving the next generation the same chance to play, connect, and thrive.

Born from one girl’s act of kindness, Nurturing Families has grown into a lifeline for hundreds of parents and caregivers across Auckland. They provide clothing, food, and baby essentials to families in crisis, along with the care, guidance, and connection that help them rebuild. Through a $1,000 Cars for Good donation, their team can continue giving newborns a safe start and families a chance to breathe again.

Taka’s journey began in Northcote, serving hot meals out of the boot of his car. There was no funding, no organisation behind him - just kindness, care, and aroha for his community. At least three nights a week, he cooked and delivered food to anyone in need, making sure no one went without. Over time, his quiet generosity became a lifeline for many. When he was recognised through Cars for Good, Taka gained the support to keep feeding hope, and to continue nourishing his community.

The Moore family are doing everything they can to support their son Brayden, who lives with cerebral palsy. As he grows, transport challenges increase - every trip means lifting Brayden and his wheelchair. Dad Russell, a tireless community volunteer, has even begun selling his gaming collection to fund a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Through Cars for Good, we’ve donated $1,000 to help ease the load and show the Moores they’re not alone.

Penny Wise Spending is a small charity making a big difference - offering affordable food, clothing, and home essentials to people facing hardship or homelessness. Run by volunteers and powered by community donations, they’re a quiet lifeline in Morphett Vale. We’ve donated $1,000 through Cars for Good to help keep that support going.

For 25 years, CARAD has been a quiet lifeline in Perth, supporting asylum seekers with food, housing, and dignity. Each week, their pantry helps more than 125 people, powered by over 200 volunteers. A $1,000 Cars for Good donation is helping keep shelves stocked and hope alive for families building safer futures.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids is there when it matters most - providing emergency packs to children who’ve had to leave home in a hurry, often with nothing. What began in a carport now helps over 12,000 South Aussie kids each year. Through Cars for Good, we’ve donated $1,000 to help deliver comfort, dignity, and essentials when they’re needed most.