Necessitous Circumstances Fund
While The Shane Warne Foundation predominantly donates funds to charitable organisations in Australia (who themselves assist seriously ill or underprivileged children), the Foundation does have a limited capacity to directly help children under 18 years of age who are in financially necessitous circumstances.
If you would like to apply to The Shane Warne Foundation’s Necessitous Circumstances Fund, please contact our office (+613) 9595 3811.
Since inception the foundation has donated to a number of individuals.
2009 ELIJAH FREDERICKS
Elijah is a 6 year old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated low muscle tone. Elijah is able to communicate verbally and ambulates independently. Elijah’s parents attend to him on a full time basis. Elijah requires assistance with all activities of daily living including showering, dressing, personal care tasks, meal preparation and community access. Due to Elijah’s low muscle tone, he frequently hyper-extends his joints and therefore requires the use of a second skin splint to provide additional support.
The Shane Warne Foundation purchased Elijah a second skin splint to assist him in sensory input, improving his upright posture thus reducing the impact of fatigue on daily functioning, providing joint stability and improving physical functionality.
2008 SHAYANNE SCHOENMAKERS
Shayanne is a 4 year old twin girl who has Severe Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, affecting her entire body, as well as her hearing and sight. She is unable to do anything independently and requires supportive equipment to allow her to do the basic things in life such as sitting, standing, recreational activities etc.
The Shane Warne Foundation purchased Shayanne a Volka Electronic Health-care Bed, enabling Shayanne to achieve greater autonomy through the use of the bed, as she is able to begin weight bearing. The bed is an important piece of equipment for not only Shayanne, also her family who now have the security knowing the bed is assisting Shayanne gain independence.
2008 GEORGIA DUNCAN
Georgia is a 12 year old girl who has Pyruate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, meaning she is unable to convert glucose into energy and is therefore fed a special formula directly via a PEG. Georgia is wheelchair bound and her family rely on taxi’s to transport Georgie to/from activities, as their car is unsuitable.
The Shane Warne Foundation purchased Georgia and her family a modified vehicle, which is fitted with an electric wheelchair lift. Georgia and her parents are now able to travel as a family.
2008 NOAH PRICE
Noah is an 8 month old baby who has Alagille Syndrome, affecting his liver, heart, bones, growth, eyes and vascular system. 1 person in 100,000 suffer from Alagille Syndrome. Unfortunately there is very little treatment for AGS in Australia.
The Shane Warne Foundation contributed to Noah and his family’s travel expenses to go to the AGS Symposium held in San Francisco. Noah was seen by one of the world’s few doctors who specialises in AGS. The doctor provided the family with invaluable and potentially lifesaving information. Noah and his family were able to meet other children, adults and families affected by AGS.
2008 LYNTON WHELAN
Lynton is a 6 year old boy with Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD and significant language disorders. Lynton is required to attend various medical appointments, however the family car is in very poor condition. On many occasioans, the family have been forced to cancel appointments due to the car not working.
The Shane Warne Foundation assisted in purchasing the Lynton family a station wagon, which has enabled them to travel to frequent medical appointments for Lynton at the Royal Children’s Hospital, doctor appointments, trips to school and family outings.
2008 SEAN FALKINGHAM
Sean is a 15 year old boy who is 6ft 8 tall and a keen sportsman about to start playing football and basketball within his local community. Sean’s height makes it extremely difficult to find shoes and clothes that fit him.
The Shane Warne Foundation purchased Sean clothes and shoes to enable him to participate in his sports and activities.
2007 KRISTINA VUKANOVIC
Kristina is a 4 year old girl who was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Developmental Delay. Kristina is unsteady on her feet and requires assistance for all of her personal care activities of bathing, toileting, eating and dressing. The family bathroom is not adequate for Kristina’s needs.
The Shane Warne Foundation funded a bathroom modification, enabling Kristina to access the bath and shower area easily.
