Community service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Kiwanis members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. We aim to change the world by serving children, one community and one child at a time. You can find out more on the Kiwanis International and Kiwanis Australia District websites.
Serving Western Australia
The Kiwanis Club of Perth supports children’s literacy and health, and the environment in WA. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and age groups, and benefit from building a range of skills and friendships while connecting with their community. We’re always looking for new people to join our club.
Our 2024 club achievements included:
97 literacy awards funded and presented to children
$3,100 raised and donated to organisations supporting children’s health and literacy
around 1,000 books and 300 spectacles rehomed or recycled through our bookshop and libraries
hosting a Thank A Volunteer Day event for 12 community groups
around 2,000 hours of community service donated by our volunteers.
Some of our 2024 beneficiaries are: HeartKids, the Dyslexia SPELD Foundation, Care Bags: because children in care matter, the Child and Parent Centre Swan, Meerilinga: promoting positive childhoods, Wheelchairs for Kids, Noranda Primary School and Redcliffe Primary School.
How we support kids
Are you an educator or care for a school-aged child?
We fund Kiwanis Bring Up Grades and Terrific Kids awards programs in WA primary schools. We also provide up to $250 in donations or bursaries to WA schools and literacy organisations to support struggling families. We can partner on projects and our volunteers can assist at community events. Visit our Kid’s Literacy page or contact us to find out how we can help you.
Do you work in a children’s health or family services?
We can donate up to $250 per organisation that look after the health or wellbeing of children. Recipient organisations can be nominated by anyone. Our volunteers can also assist at events, and our club may partner on projects. Go to our Kid’s Health page or contact us to find out more.
Do you like to read, but can’t afford new books?
Most of the books at our Kiwanis Charity Bookshop are priced between 50 cents and $3. Our collection suits people of all ages, interests and literacy levels. Visit our Bookshop page or follow us on Instagram for our retail hours and location. We have an online catalogue you can browse too.
How you can help us
Donate your old books, spectacles, bottles and cans
Our Kiwanis Charity Bookshop in Maylands accepts donated books and spectacles. We also have spectacle recycling stations at five Perth metro libraries. Your bottles and cans can raise money for our children’s charities via Containers for Change. Visit our Donations page to find out how you can help.
Make a money donation to our club or Heartkids
We cherish your cash or bank transfer donations at the bookshop. You can also donate directly to our club account or the Kiwanis Heartkids program. Visit our Donations page for more information.
Join us!
Become a Kiwanis Club of Perth Member or Friend and get that awesome feeling when you give back to your community. We offer a range of roles, work experience and training in community service, community service, charity fundraising, project management, volunteer management, children’s literacy programs, retail bookselling, event management and marketing. Interested in learning more? Go to our Join Us page now.
"Striving to improve the lives of Western Australian children."
Nominate 'Kiwanis Club of Perth' as your charity when you donate bottles and cans to Containers for Change. Ten cents an item can help us fund our quarterly $250 donations to services and organisations supporting WA kids. Visit our Donations page to find out how.
Coming Up...
Mother's Day Stall at the Bookshop - Saturday, 10 May 2025
Club Meetings on Saturdays - 7 June 2025, 5 July, 2 August, 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, 6 December
Are you interested in learning more about our club? Come to one of our events. We’d love to meet you.
Kiwanis Club of Perth
Join us as a Kiwanis Charity Bookshop Volunteer or a Social Media Volunteer – we have vacancies.
Who We Are
Community service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Kiwanis members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. We aim to change the world by serving children, one community and one child at a time. You can find out more on the Kiwanis International and Kiwanis Australia District websites.
Serving Western Australia
The Kiwanis Club of Perth supports children’s literacy and health, and the environment in WA. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and age groups, and benefit from building a range of skills and friendships while connecting with their community. We’re always looking for new people to join our club.
Our 2024 club achievements included:
Some of our 2024 beneficiaries are: HeartKids, the Dyslexia SPELD Foundation, Care Bags: because children in care matter, the Child and Parent Centre Swan, Meerilinga: promoting positive childhoods, Wheelchairs for Kids, Noranda Primary School and Redcliffe Primary School.
How we support kids
Are you an educator or care for a school-aged child?
We fund Kiwanis Bring Up Grades and Terrific Kids awards programs in WA primary schools. We also provide up to $250 in donations or bursaries to WA schools and literacy organisations to support struggling families. We can partner on projects and our volunteers can assist at community events. Visit our Kid’s Literacy page or contact us to find out how we can help you.
Do you work in a children’s health or family services?
We can donate up to $250 per organisation that look after the health or wellbeing of children. Recipient organisations can be nominated by anyone. Our volunteers can also assist at events, and our club may partner on projects. Go to our Kid’s Health page or contact us to find out more.
Do you like to read, but can’t afford new books?
Most of the books at our Kiwanis Charity Bookshop are priced between 50 cents and $3. Our collection suits people of all ages, interests and literacy levels. Visit our Bookshop page or follow us on Instagram for our retail hours and location. We have an online catalogue you can browse too.
How you can help us
Donate your old books, spectacles, bottles and cans
Our Kiwanis Charity Bookshop in Maylands accepts donated books and spectacles. We also have spectacle recycling stations at five Perth metro libraries. Your bottles and cans can raise money for our children’s charities via Containers for Change. Visit our Donations page to find out how you can help.
Make a money donation to our club or Heartkids
We cherish your cash or bank transfer donations at the bookshop. You can also donate directly to our club account or the Kiwanis Heartkids program. Visit our Donations page for more information.
Join us!
Become a Kiwanis Club of Perth Member or Friend and get that awesome feeling when you give back to your community. We offer a range of roles, work experience and training in community service, community service, charity fundraising, project management, volunteer management, children’s literacy programs, retail bookselling, event management and marketing. Interested in learning more? Go to our Join Us page now.
Nominate 'Kiwanis Club of Perth' as your charity when you donate bottles and cans to Containers for Change. Ten cents an item can help us fund our quarterly $250 donations to services and organisations supporting WA kids. Visit our Donations page to find out how.
Are you interested in learning more about our club? Come to one of our events. We’d love to meet you.
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Other websites
Kiwanis Australia District - Kiwanis International