Help a teen Like Portia thrive after graduation

Your gift today will help disabled teenagers build confidence, gain independence, and take their first steps into adulthood.

Portia smiling as she chops carrots.

Not every teenager looks forward to leaving school. For disabled young people like Portia, graduation can be filled with fear and uncertainty. But with the right support, they can achieve incredible things.

Thanks to generous donors like you, Portia joined our Transition Two programme – a service that helps disabled teens build a good life after school. Today, she’s working part-time, travelling independently, and feeling proud of everything she’s achieved.

Your donation will help more teenagers like Portia gain confidence, learn new skills, and find meaningful work.

Will you send a caring gift today to help a disabled teenager thrive after high school?

Portia has built up so much confidence. I’m grateful to those who donate to CCS Disability Action – it’s allowed her opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise had.
— Brigette, Portia’s mum

Transition Two is 100% funded by donations and grants. It provides personalised support to disabled teens as they transition from school to adulthood.

Your gift today will be life changing. Please help us raise $100,000 this Spring to keep this vital programme running for teens graduating this year.

Donate now to help a disabled teenager reach their full potential.

Other ways to donate

Internet banking

If you would like to use internet banking, here are the details you will need.

Account Name: CCS Disability Action - Donations
Account Number: 02-0568-0140030-010
Reference: Please use your first and last name as a reference.

If this is your first donation by Internet banking, please get in touch to let us know your details and the reference you used, so we can look out for your donation and send your receipt.

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