17/12/2025
Joining me at 11:05 tomorrow, Thursday 18 December, Anouck Van Dyck will be chatting about the impact of the Giving Machine Perth
A vending machine with a difference.
Giving Machines make it easy to support global and local charities that provide those in need with items such as clothing, food, emergency supplies, medical care and support during hardships.
Usually, we visit a vending machine to get something for ourselves, but LightTheWorld Giving Machines are a way to give to someone else.
Imagine swiping your credit card at a vending machine—but instead of buying a chocolate for yourself, you are buying life-changing items for those in need.
How does it work?
Each of the Giving Machines locations partners with local charities to curate a selection of five of their top needs over the next year, ranging from lifesaving medical care, support for people experiencing homelessness, and literacy and numeracy tutoring for rural people.
The items range from $5 to $200.
Visitors can walk up to a Giving Machine and choose something to give to someone in need.
Each item or service is represented by a card, which drops from the machine with every purchase. The donor then has the option to scan a QR code to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Each machine keeps a running tally of the items donated to each charity. In early 2026, the donated funds from the previous year are delivered to each charity along with the accounting of items chosen by donors. These donations will be used and fulfilled over the next year by each charity.
