Frequently Asked Questions
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Smiles 4 Miles is based in Victoria, Australia, and programs take place at paediatric palliative care / end-of-life hospices.
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Smiles 4 Miles programs run up to three days a week, every week out of paediatric palliative care / end-of-life hospices.
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Yes! Smiles 4 Miles is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient, meaning that your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
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To volunteer with Smiles 4 Miles, Volunteers must:
Be over the age of 18
Have a valid Working With Children Check, and if successful in their application, must add Smiles 4 Miles listed as a linked volunteer organisation on their WWCC.
Provide evidence of their full immunisation history containing an up-to-date annual influenza vaccination.
Provide a National Police Record Check with no disclosable court outcomes or criminal convictions.
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Your donations directly funds Smiles 4 Miles programs, bringing fun and happiness to children in palliative and end-of-life care.
This may include purchasing ingredients and materials for our activities, toys for children to play with, equipment to support our programs, and Christmas presents for the children during the festive season.
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Yes! Smiles 4 Miles is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commissions (ACNC.)