Donate Your Car

Donate your old or unwanted vehicle and help us prevent youth homelessness.

Have you bought a new car? Or do you want to get rid of an unwanted car? The Donate Your Car program is a free and fast alternative to selling or trading your vehicle.

It is an easy way to make a significant contribution to the lives of young Australians who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Please visit our FAQ page for details on the vehicle collection, the auction process, and the tax deductible receipt.

Things you should know

• We accept cars, boats on trailers, caravans, motorbikes, trucks etc. If the donation is something other than a car or a motorbike, you will need to provide measurements and photos of the vehicle.
• We accept almost all types of vehicles, running, not running, classics, lightly used and even the end of life vehicles. 
• We only need three business days to organise the towing truck after we get your donation form.
• We receive 100% of the proceeds from the sale of your vehicle.
• All vehicle donations are eligible for a tax deduction based on the amount the vehicle is sold for at auction. 
• If you think your vehicle is worth more than $5,000 you may be eligible for valuation. The ATO valuation is based on the current market value of the vehicle and a receipt for this amount is issued. 

How your donation helps

Kids Under Cover is a registered Not For Profit organisation that works to prevent youth homelessness. Kids Under Cover takes an early-intervention approach to preventing youth homelessness. We are the only organisation in Australia offering the unique combination of housing and scholarships for homeless and at-risk young people.

Since we started in 1989, Kids Under Cover has supported more than 3,000 young people at risk of homelessness with a secure home through our Studio Program. For the young person the studio, which is built in the backyard of the family or carer's home, provides an opportunity to develop independent living skills and to stay connected with their family. More importantly, it prevents young people from becoming homeless.  

Our Scholarship Program helps young people to stay engaged with education. By covering education expenses, young people are empowered to continue their study or job training. This can lead to more positive employment opportunities, ensuring the young person has a productive, functioning place in their community.

This simple, innovative approach to preventing youth homelessness is proven to help young people reach their full potential.