The Perera Foundation was established by our founder and director Ritchie Perera to support and give back to our local communities. Since 2016, the foundation has consistently upheld its commitment to local communities through strategic partnerships, event sponsorships, and charitable donations. To date, our contributions have reached close to one million dollars, benefiting over 25 community groups and supported a diverse array of important causes. In addition to initiatives in Australia, the Perera Foundation is involved in a number of projects in Sri Lanka, focused on scholarships to the underprivileged and clean water initiatives.

Below are charities and community groups the Perera Foundation have supported.

Close to $1 million donated since 2016.

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Donated a LUCAS Heart Pump to Western Sydney Local Health District’s Blacktown Hospital to improve the outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims, and support operations for medical first responders. The Lucas Heart Pump is an invaluable lifesaving machine that gives automatic CPR to a person suffering from a heart attack.

Working alongside the Harman Foundation to support HER House (Harman Empowerment and Refuge House), a local initiative offering safe shelter, transitional aid, and case management services to women and children affected by domestic violence. This program empowers victims, helping them regain independence, confidence, and self-esteem to break the cycle of domestic and family violence.

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Supported UNICEF Australia’s fundraising dinner ‘Love for Lanka’ in 2022, raising well over $500,000 for UNICEF’s emergency relief work in Sri Lanka.

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Sponsors the APFA, an association that enables powerchair users to engage in the exciting sport of football. The APFA champions powerchair football at the national level and backs Australia’s team (The Poweroos) in international competitions, including the FIPFA World Cup.

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Donated a LUCAS Heart Pump to Western Sydney Local Health District’s Blacktown Hospital to improve the outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims, and support operations for medical first responders. The Lucas Heart Pump is an invaluable lifesaving machine that gives automatic CPR to a person suffering from a heart attack.

Donated a LUCAS Heart Pump to Western Sydney Local Health District’s Blacktown Hospital to improve the outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims, and support operations for medical first responders. The Lucas Heart Pump is an invaluable lifesaving machine that gives automatic CPR to a person suffering from a heart attack.

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Sponsored the Safe Heart Foundation / Make Bullying History to run anti-bullying workshops across 12 local high schools in the Blacktown and Sydney northwest region.  Workshops are fully accredited with a proven track record to positively impact the wellbeing of the student community.

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Sponsors Parramasala, one of the largest multicultural festivals on the annual calendar for Destination NSW. Parramasala, the flagship festival of Multicultural March, take things to the next level with the biggest celebration of Sydney’s vibrant cross-section of diverse cuisine, music, dance and cultures.

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Supported the One80tc organisation with their rehabilitation services and transformational programs that help people overcome addictions and support their integration back into their families and the community.

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Supports the Toongabbie Legal Centre which provides legal assistance to culturally, socially and economically disadvantaged people who have difficulty accessing legal services or are unable to afford lawyers.

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Engaged the Jesuit Social Services organisation to facilitate upgrades to the existing community centre in Willmot. The centre provides a welcoming space to facilitate a number of groups and events with the community, including a weekly breakfast, after school and school holiday programs, a seniors’ group and NAIDOC celebrations.

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Donated a school BBQ and gifted Christmas presents to all the students at The Ponds School. We are proud to support The Ponds School given the important role it plays in supporting individuals with special needs to succeed in education and participation within the wider community.

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Sponsored games, drinks and raffle prizes for parents, students and residents who attended the Hills Gramma annual Spring Fair. We are always looking to bring fun and support to the local school communities.

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Donated the valuable life-saving medical equipment of a LUCAS Heart Pump to Blacktown Hospital to provide immediate response to patients and allow the paramedics to focus on other needs of the patient. The LUCAS Heart Pump has immediate lifesaving capabilities to enhance emergency response and cardiac care by providing automatic CPR to patients who suffer from heart attack or other critical conditions.

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Supported Jesuit Social Services to upgrade the existing community centre in Willmot. Perera Foundation has also organised several BBQs and family social days for the community at this facility. Wilmot is one of the most underprivileged suburbs in Western Sydney, with unemployment of over 50% and a high percentage of people suffering from disabilities.

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Perera Foundation partnered with Castle Group to deliver a Free Family Funday event, welcoming all families to come along and enjoy free food, activities, entertainment, and to celebrate as a community. This vibrant event saw more than 400 individuals attend a day filled with joy and community bonding.

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Perera Foundation partnered with Castle Group to deliver a Free Family Funday event, welcoming all families to come along and enjoy free food, activities, entertainment, and to celebrate as a community. This vibrant event saw more than 500 individuals attend a day filled with joy and community bonding.

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Perera Foundation partnered with Castle Group to deliver a Free Family Funday event, welcoming all families to come along and enjoy free food, activities, entertainment, and to celebrate as a community. This vibrant event saw more than 700 individuals attend a day filled with joy and community bonding.

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Perera Foundation partnered with Castle Group to deliver a Free Family Funday event, welcoming all families to come along and enjoy free food, activities, entertainment, and to celebrate as a community. This vibrant event saw more than 1,000 individuals attend a day filled with joy and community bonding.