Our Supporters
Our Founding Philanthropists
The Mead Family
Kim, Ben and Holly Mead founded Unite4Kids from personal experience and continue to provide philanthropic leadership through both their time and financial commitment.
Kim and Ben are co-owners of the nationally recognized travel group Holidays of Australia (including NT Now and Travel Auctions), bringing extensive expertise in tourism, property ownership and management, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
The Mead family personally funds significant administrative costs, ensuring virtually every donated dollar reaches frontline programs.
Our Advisory Board
Every member serves voluntarily, donating professional expertise without fees. Board members also contribute financially to operational costs, embodying the philanthropic foundation we’ve built.
Foundation Partners
The Burton Foundation
*Information about our partnership coming soon.
Media Partners
News Corp Australia (The Advertiser | Sunday Mail)
Our long-term media partnership with News Corp Australia through The Advertiser and Sunday Mail has been instrumental in Unite4Kids’ growth and impact for over 10 years, providing invaluable coverage, community reach, and support for each and every Unite4Kids Gala Luncheon since our inception.
Channel 7 Adelaide
Channel 7 Adelaide has been a committed media partner for over 10 years, supporting each and every Unite4Kids Gala Luncheon with coverage, promotion, and community engagement.
Mark Soderstrom
Mark Soderstrom has generously served as Master of Ceremonies for our annual Gala Luncheon for over 10 years, bringing professionalism, warmth, and his considerable Public profile to support our cause year after year.
Media Partners
Angela Condous AM & The Advertiser Foundation
In 2015, respected South Australian community leader Angela Condous AM partnered with the Mead family through The Advertiser Foundation to launch the inaugural Unite4Kids Luncheon, helping establish the foundation that enabled Unite4Kids to grow into the independent charitable foundation it is today.
Individual Donors
Thousands of South Australians have contributed over our nine-year history — from Gala Luncheon attendees to monthly donors who give consistently throughout the year.
Because Unite4Kids operates with minimal overhead (funded philanthropically by our family, Board and key partners), virtually every dollar you donate reaches the programs serving children and young adults.
Donor Impact:
$50 provides comfort items during hospital stays
$150 supports family accommodation
$500 funds specialized equipment
$2,000 delivers comprehensive family support
$10,000+ creates lasting program funding