Need some cash to make a difference to children's lives?

And could you use an extra $5,000?

It's National Child Protection Week (September 6-12), and looking after our young ones is on our minds.

If you're striving to make a difference in your local community but need a financial leg-up, Budget Direct want you to get in touch.

The company wants to make a difference to kids' lives, and have put their money where their mouth is by offering sponsorships of up to $5,000 to be spent any way that will help.

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"As our giving shows, we're strong believers in supporting local communities," said a Budget Direct spokesperson, citing the $2.5 million and 2,000 volunteer hours they've provided to Australian charity Act for Kids.

"Not only do we give in the places we work, we also want to help groups - including registered organisations, small community groups, not-for-profits and government bodies - throughout Australia in their efforts to build happy and healthy neighbourhoods."

If your organisation is eligible, you can apply for a Budget Direct sponsorship of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000.

This one-off cash donation can be spent as your organisation sees fit.

They encouraged organisations impacted by COVID-19 or the recent bushfires to apply for sponsorships of up to $5,000.

Budget Direct offers these guidelines for who may apply:

Organisations who:

They are unable to sponsor:

To apply click here.