Megan, a 10-year-old refugee, had recently fled from her war-torn country of Ukraine. Life in Melbourne was challenging for Megan. Everything was different, the people, the language, the way of life. She had a hard time making friends and missed her old life.

Megan recently received a gift, thanks to this campaign. A wonderful bicycle, a pink one with streamers. She had never owned a bicycle before and couldn’t wait to ride it.

As soon as she got on her new bike, Megan's life changed. Suddenly, she had a way to explore the new world around her. She started riding, seeing new places and making new friends. She met other kids with bikes, and they rode to school, laughing and shouting as they set off.

The gift of a bike might seem small compared to the chaos and uncertainty Megan had experienced in her young life, but it made a huge difference. It was a symbol of hope, freedom, and joy. She may have been a refugee, but she also felt like a kid again.

Megan, a 10-year-old refugee, had recently fled from her war-torn country of Ukraine. Life in Melbourne was challenging for Megan. Everything was different, the people, the language, the way of life. She had a hard time making friends and missed her old life.

Megan recently received a bicycle, thanks to this campaign, and her life changed. Suddenly, she had a way to explore the new world around her. She started riding, seeing new places and making new friends.

The gift of a bike might seem small compared to the chaos and uncertainty Megan had experienced in her young life, but it made a huge difference. It was a symbol of hope, freedom, and joy.

A bicycle can be a simple gift, but it has the potential to transform a child's life in many ways. For children who have experienced trauma and displacement, a bicycle provides them with a sense of freedom, independence, and mobility. It allows them to explore the community, attend school, and move around their new environment with ease.

A bicycle can also improve a child's physical health and mental well-being, providing them with a form of exercise, stress relief, and a positive outlet for their energy. It can help them develop social connections and build friendships with other children in their community who may share the same love of cycling.

In addition, having a bicycle can also help a child to become self-sufficient and self-reliant, instilling in them a sense of responsibility and ownership for their own belongings. This can boost their self-esteem and improve their confidence, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their new life.

Overall, gifting a bicycle to a child in need can have a profound impact on their life, providing them with opportunities for growth, independence, and happiness.

A bicycle can be a simple gift, but it has the potential to transform a child's life in many ways. For children who have experienced trauma and displacement, a bicycle provides them with a sense of freedom, independence, and mobility. It allows them to explore the community, attend school, and move around their new environment with ease.

A bicycle can also improve a child's physical health and mental well-being, providing them with a form of exercise, stress relief, and a positive outlet for their energy. It can help them develop social connections and build friendships with other children in their community who may share the same love of cycling.

In addition, having a bicycle can also help a child to become self-sufficient and self-reliant, instilling in them a sense of responsibility and ownership for their own belongings. This can boost their self-esteem and improve their confidence, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their new life.

Overall, gifting a bicycle to a child in need can have a profound impact on their life, providing them with opportunities for growth, independence, and happiness.

After escaping family violence, Helen and her six children embarked on a journey to rebuild their lives in a new area and at a new school.

Helen struggled to provide transportation for her children, particularly the 20-minute commute to their new school, and there were limited opportunities for outdoor play.

Through our Gift-a-bike campaign, we provided Helen with seven refurbished bicycles - enough for the whole family. The bikes offered an efficient and reliable means of transportation. The bikes have also become vehicles for adventure and exploration, nurturing her children's curiosity, and providing exercise outlets for stress relief.

The bicycles have enabled Helen, and her children, to lead healthier lifestyles while improving their physical and mental well-being. They cycle together and enjoy shared experiences that have strengthened their family bonds.

After escaping family violence, Helen and her six children embarked on a journey to rebuild their lives in a new area and at a new school.

Helen struggled to provide transportation for her children, particularly the 20-minute commute to their new school, and there were limited opportunities for outdoor play.

Through our Gift-a-bike campaign, we provided Helen with seven refurbished bicycles - enough for the whole family. The bikes offered an efficient and reliable means of transportation. The bikes have also become vehicles for adventure and exploration, nurturing her children's curiosity, and providing exercise outlets for stress relief.

The bicycles have enabled Helen, and her children, to lead healthier lifestyles while improving their physical and mental well-being. They cycle together and enjoy shared experiences that have strengthened their family bonds.