Make A Difference WA provides preventative mental health programs to children across Western Australia.
About Make a Difference
Make a Difference WA provides preventative mental health programs to children across Western Australia, with a strong focus on the well-being of young children and the care that they receive from the adults in their lives. The charity was established over 11 years ago by a group of Western Australian business people who wanted to help the children at-risk of falling between the cracks, those who do not receive the help they need.
Support Make a Difference
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
“There are times when I don’t get my breakfast before school. Make a Difference is there to help and it makes school much more fun.”
AALIYAH, Year 2 Student
Our Impact
While it is normal for young people to feel sad, stressed, angry or anxious at times, when these feelings last longer and impact on day to day life, this is when extra help and support may be needed.
Most young people don't have a mental illness, but it is relatively common.
young men with mental health problems that sought professional help.
parents do not know that their children have a mental disorder.
of people aged 4-17 met the criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder.
recorded child suicide deaths in Australia in 2018.
Our Patron
Justin Langer
Justin Lee Langer AM is an Australian former cricketer who represented Australia in 105 Test matches, and is now the new coach of the Austalian men’s cricket team. A left-handed batsman, Justin is best known for his partnership with Matthew Hayden as Australia’s opening batsmen during the early and mid-2000s, considered one of the most successful ever. Representing Western Australia domestically, Justin played English county cricket for Middlesex and Somerset, and holds the record for the most runs scored at first-class level by an Australian.