Making a Difference Together: The Orthodontic Place Partners with Backpacks 4 SA Kids

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Backpacks 4 SA Kids, a remarkable South Australian charity that transforms the lives of children and young people during challenging times. This collaboration represents our commitment to creating positive change in our community beyond just beautiful smiles.

About Backpacks 4 SA Kids

What started as two families’ mission to help foster children has blossomed into an organisation that assists over 12,000 South Australian children and young people annually. Backpacks 4 SA Kids provides essential resources and routine care to children experiencing dislocation from home, ensuring they have access to basic necessities during difficult transitions.

The organisation operates four vital programs:

1. Backpacks Program

Their flagship initiative provides backpacks filled with essential items to children who have been displaced from their homes. Each backpack is age-appropriate and contains items that offer both practical support and comfort during challenging times.

For any child ages 0–18 who is evacuated from home, the backpacks offered include age-appropriate emergency clothing, toiletries, and other essentials (such bottles, nappies, and cuddly toys). What you can donate:

  • New toaster or kettle for a Home Starter Pack
  • Toiletry Pack
  • Christmas Gift
  • Full clothing pack for a backpack
  • Backpack
  • Anchor Pack
  • Home Starter Pack

Donate through the link here.

2. Home Starter Packs Program

This program supports families rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic violence by providing essential household items. These packs help create a foundation for a fresh start and renewed hope.

3. Anchor Packs Program

Designed specifically for young people aged 12-24 experiencing homelessness, Anchor Packs include crucial items such as sleeping bags, toiletries, and food – providing immediate support when it’s needed most.

4. Christmas Program

The holiday season can be particularly difficult for displaced children. This program ensures that children from newborns to 18-year-olds receive Christmas presents, bringing joy during what can be a challenging time of year.

How You Can Help

We invite our patients and community members to join us in supporting this wonderful cause. Here’s how you can make a difference:

  1. Make a Direct Donation: Visit Backpacks 4 SA Kids’ donation page to contribute financially to their programs.
  2. Learn More: Visit the Backpacks 4 SA Kids contact page to learn about other ways to get involved, including volunteering opportunities and item donations.
  3. Spread the Word: Share information about Backpacks 4 SA Kids with your friends and family. Every person who learns about their mission is a potential supporter who can help make a difference.

Why We Chose Backpacks 4 SA Kids

At The Orthodontic Place, we believe in creating positive changes that extend beyond dental health. We chose to partner with Backpacks 4 SA Kids because of their direct, practical impact on children’s lives and their commitment to supporting South Australian families during their most challenging moments.

Their grassroots story – starting from a carport and growing into an organisation that helps thousands – demonstrates the incredible impact that dedicated community action can achieve. We’re proud to support their mission and invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of South Australian children and young people.

Stay tuned for updates about our partnership initiatives and ways you can get involved. Together, we can help provide comfort and support to children when they need it most.