Since 2021, Safety Pro Australia has proudly donated their yearly profits to Backpacks 4 Vic Kids. Justin and Lisa’s passion for empowering disadvantaged youth shines through in everything they do. They are a genuine example of turning values into action, making a real and lasting difference in the lives of young people. Their long-term partnership is a powerful example of a small business giving back to its community, and we are deeply grateful for their continued generosity. Safety Pro Australia brings together Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Uniforms for the Civil, Rail, Infrastructure and Services industries, with community impact and heart.
Helping charities to be the best that they can be Pressroom Philanthropy, supported by the Phil Taylor Foundation, believes in the collective power of compassion and the profound joy of giving. Since 2021, Pressroom Philanthropy, supported by the Phil Taylor Foundation, has contributed financial and pro bono marketing support to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids. Beyond their generosity, they have given countless hours of mentorship, guidance and education. Quite simply, they have been the wind beneath our wings, a light in the darkest moments, and a partner without whom we could not have achieved the impact we have today.
As a global market leader, Leitz Tooling Systems are driven by the desire to develop highly efficient tools through innovation and technological excellence and to actively shape the future of machining. Since 2022, Leitz has proudly donated funds recovered from their Carbide Recycling program and covered the costs of our recycling here at Backpacks 4 Vic Kids. Their partnership is exemplifies an Australian buisness doing well by doing good. They are proof that commercial success and community impact can go hand in hand. By embedding social responsibility into the way they do business, they’re creating positive change that extends far beyond their products and services.
Holding Redlich have been supporting Backpacks 4 Vic Kids since 2025 donating vital funds facilitated through their internal social justice workplace giving program. Holding Redlich recognises the importance of giving back to the communities in which they operate and aim to implement best practice environmental, social and governance policies and initiatives including matching staff donations. By pairing workplace giving with matched donations, organisations maximise employee participation, strengthen their sense of purpose and belonging, and cultivate greater loyalty to the organisation.
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group has been a proud supporter of Backpacks 4 Vic Kids since 2024 facilitated through their Community Partnerships Program. Providing crucial financial aid and volunteering support, AGIG demonstrate their culture is built on a strong set of values that guide the decisions that impact people in their community. Transformation happens when communities invest in communities. From corporate partners to local charities, every contribution helps build stronger futures and brighter opportunities.
A key focus of the DocuSign IMPACT programs is employee empowerment. They encourage volunteering by providing 24 hours of paid time off each year for employees to work alongside their favorite organizations. Docusign recognise that their employees have diverse interests and causes they care deeply about; this approach allows their employees the freedom to support the areas and organisations they are most passionate about. Their support of Backpacks 4 Vic Kids through corporate volunteering days on site or remotely is a great example of a company supporting community impact in a personalised manner.
Grifols is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1909. Through their work with plasma, diagnostics and life sciences, their company believes in ethical leadership and industry-leading quality and safety standards contributing to a healthier and more sustainable society. In 2025 Grifols, through their Social Impact Grant program, funded the distribution of 200 My Essentials (ME) packs supporting children in crisis. Named by TIME magazine, as one of the world’s top companies for the fourth consecutive year in 2026, Grifols' commitment to people and lasting impact is reflected in its support of Backpacks 4 VIC Kids and our mission to help children break cycles of trauma.
Since meeting in November of 2023, School Pix has supported us through their extensive work with schools and pre schools throughout Victoria. B4VK Conversation Cards were designed by School Pix to encourage meaningful conversations in classrooms and homes with all proceeds being donated to our programs. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or student, these cards are a fun and easy way to engage in conversations that matter. We are deeply grateful to School Pix for their support and choosing to help vulnerable children in our community.
As Australia’s leading job search and recruitment platform for purpose-driven jobseekers and purpose-focused employers, Ethical Jobs connect people who want to work for a better world with organisations that are creating that better world. Ethical Jobs is a proud supporter of Backpacks 4 Vic Kids through their Match Donation program helping support the vital work done to build a more equitable, just and sustainable world. Matched gifts fund more then just our work here at Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, they also inspire others to give, turning donations into a catalyst that can multiply impact and build lasting community support.
SMASH Products Australia has been a proud supporter of Backpacks 4 Vic Kids since 2024. An Australian family business that started by creating products for their kids that would survive the schoolyard, now contributes important lunch time items to our My Essentials (ME) packs and Supporting Education (SE) packs. Every child deserves to feel confident and included. When a child feels like they fit in with their peers and has similar things like a new lunchbox and drink bottle they are proud to carry, they gain more than practical necessities. They gain confidence. They feel part of the community and participate more eagerly.
Joining as a donor in 2026, Cornish Group Investments donated $10,000 in support of the critical community impact work that Backpacks 4 Vic Kids contributes to babies, children and youth in out of home care and emergancy accomodation. The reality is that charities like ours simply cannot do this vital work without the support of generous individuals and organisations who believe in our mission. We are deeply grateful to the Cornish Group Investments team who see the importance of what we do and choose to invest in brighter futures for vulnerable children.
