Real-life stories

We've helped countless children, young people and families to overcome challenges. Here are some of their stories

Action for Children became a lifeline

Lewis’s disabilities make it harder to access mainstream services. But at Action for Children, we’ve provided a space for him to have fun and learn social skills

Esther smiling, holding a rugby ball under her arm

My days are a lot smoother now

Esther, Action for Children Young Ambassador, speaks out on young people’s mental health after overcoming her own struggles

Lee and Warren playing in the sunny park and smiling for the camera

Learning to cope as a single parent

Lee came to us for help understanding his son's behaviour after some early injuries. Now, the pair have a close and loving bond