Donations to the Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation may be tax-deductible depending on the recipient and the nature of the gift; generally, donations to organisations endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) are tax-deductible, while contributions to non-DGR charities, fundraising events, membership fees or payments for goods and services typically are not. To confirm deductibility, check whether the charity is listed as a DGR (or ask the organisation for their DGR status and a receipt that shows the donation is a gift and not a purchase), keep your official receipt, and retain records for tax purposes; if unsure, consult your tax advisor or the ATO for specific advice based on your circumstances.

When you donate to the Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation, your contribution directly supports research, patient services and education: funds are allocated to clinical and laboratory research projects that aim to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes; to patient support programs including counselling, information resources, and peer networks that help people manage living with blistering diseases; to clinician education and training workshops that raise standards of care across Australia and New Zealand; and to advocacy work that promotes access to treatments and specialist services. A portion of donations is also used for essential governance, compliance and fundraising costs to ensure transparency, effective stewardship and the long‑term sustainability of our programs; we monitor and report on spending so donors can see the impact of their gift.

Yes — we welcome volunteers and people who want to get more involved. Whether you have lived experience, clinical expertise, fundraising skills, event experience, administration or communications know‑how, there are meaningful ways to contribute: peer support, advocacy, awareness campaigns, fundraising events, governance or practical project work. Volunteer roles can be short-term or ongoing and we make sure volunteers receive appropriate orientation, training and support. If you’re interested, contact our office with a brief summary of your skills and availability and we’ll discuss suitable opportunities and next steps.

Yes — the Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation gratefully accepts in‑kind donations that directly support our work assisting people affected by autoimmune blistering diseases. We welcome non‑monetary contributions such as medical supplies, educational materials, printing services, equipment, and professional pro bono services (for example, legal, clinical, or communications support). All in‑kind offers are assessed to ensure they meet safety, privacy and regulatory standards and align with current organisational needs; donors are asked to contact our office with detailed descriptions so we can confirm suitability and arrange collection or delivery. While we cannot accept all items, we provide written acknowledgement of eligible in‑kind donations for donor records and, where applicable, letters of receipt for tax purposes in accordance with Australian tax law.