Locations all around Australia
26 November until 28 December 2023
Loganholme, QLD
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Our 2022 Charity Partners
100% of purchases are donated to nonprofits.
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 machineâbut instead of buying a chocolate for yourself, you are buying life-changing items for those in need. Giving Machines make it easy to support global charities that provide those in need with items such as clothing, eyeglasses, medicine, hygiene supplies, wheelchairs, sporting equipment, and even livestock.
We cover 100% of credit card fees and overhead costs so Charities receive 100% of your donation.

How does it work?
- The Giving Machine partners with credible, impactful charities representing a wide variety of needs in the local and global community.
- Each of the six featured charities curates 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 $10 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 2023, the donated funds 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.
- We cover all individual credit card fees and campaign costs so that every cent donated goes towards its intended purposes.
What’s Inside the Machine
| Top Row |
Angel Flight Australia
- Petrol for Volunteers$50.00
- Volunteer Uniform$75.00
- Hospital Accommodation$150.00
- Commercial Flight$200.00
- Aviation Fuel$200.00
| Second Row |
Childrenâs Hospital Foundation
- Emergency Essentials$10.00
- Bravery Beads$25.00
- Kids Books and Games$50.00
- Christmas Presents$75.00
- Music Therapy$100.00
| Third Row |
Community Involvement Solutions
- Men’s Shed Materials$55.00
- School Supplies$60.00
- Pantry Staples$125.00
- One Week of Groceries$200.00
- Two Weeks of Tutoring$200.00
| Fourth Row |
GIVIT – Matching giving with need
- Toiletries$10.00
- Board Game$25.00
- One Pair of Shoes$50.00
- Groceries for a Family$75.00
- Sporting Equipment$100.00
| Fifth Row |
Rosies – Friends on the Street
- One Blanket$10.00
- Personal Care Items$25.00
- BBQ Meal for Three$45.00
- One Week of Petrol$100.00
- Mental Health First Aid Training$200.00