International China Concern (Australia) Ltd

International China Concern (ICC) Australia is the Australian national office of a global Christian development organisation providing love, hope, and opportunity to abandoned children with disabilities in China. Founded in 1993, ICC operates residential care facilities and community outreach programs in Changsha and Hengyang, serving over 240 children.

Walk the Wall is ICC's signature annual fundraising event held across Australia. Participants walk together (in person or virtually) to raise funds for life-changing therapies, special education, and medical care for children with disabilities in China. Events are held in cities from Perth to Brisbane, or you can create your own Walk the Wall event.

You can participate by: 1) Finding a Walk the Wall event near you, 2) Creating your own event and inviting friends/family, or 3) Walking virtually from anywhere. Register at ICC's website and set up your fundraising page. All funds raised provide vital services to children with disabilities in China.

ICC serves children with a range of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, severe cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, and complex medical conditions. Many children have multiple conditions. All children receive specialized care, therapy, and education tailored to their needs.

Yes! ICC welcomes long-term volunteers (typically 6-12 months minimum) to work in China. Roles include therapists, special education teachers, medical professionals, social workers, and childcare workers. Volunteers live in a Christian community while serving children. Contact ICC Australia at australia@chinaconcern.org for more information.

In Australia, you can volunteer at ICC's Melbourne National Office with tasks including office support, event organization (Walk the Wall), fundraising, marketing, and hosting exhibitions. You can also become an ICC Advocate, using your voice to raise awareness about ICC's mission. Contact 1-300-951-680 to discuss opportunities.

As an ICC Advocate, you raise awareness about children with disabilities in China by sharing ICC's mission with your community, organizing fundraising events, speaking at churches or groups, and using social media. This crucial role helps spread the word and connect others with volunteer and donation opportunities. Contact ICC Australia to get started.

ICC operates in Changsha and Hengyang, Hunan Province, China. The organization runs multiple residential care facilities providing 24-hour care for over 240 abandoned children with disabilities, plus community outreach programs supporting families with disabled children.

ICC's Community Outreach Project supports families with disabled children in local communities to prevent child abandonment. The program provides essential resources, equipment, parent training, therapy services, and builds community awareness about disability issues - helping families keep their children at home.

Yes, International China Concern is a Christian development organisation with a mission to provide love, hope, and opportunity to children with disabilities. ICC's values are rooted in Christian faith, though the organization serves all children regardless of background. Volunteers typically live in a Christian community environment.

You can donate through ICC Australia's website at chinaconcern.org/no-australia. ICC is a DGR-endorsed charity (ABN: 30091040649), making Australian donations tax-deductible. Funds support residential care, therapy, education, and community programs in China.

Yes! International China Concern (Australia) Ltd is a DGR-endorsed charity registered with the ACNC (ABN: 30091040649). All donations made to ICC Australia are tax-deductible for Australian taxpayers. Donation receipts are provided for tax purposes.

According to ICC's financial reporting, a significant portion of donations goes directly to programs supporting children. ICC operates with transparency and integrity, managing resources responsibly. Detailed financial reports can be obtained through ICC's national offices.

Yes, ICC offers child sponsorship programs. Sponsors provide monthly support that helps cover a child's care, therapy, education, and medical needs. Sponsors receive updates about their sponsored child's progress. Contact ICC Australia at australia@chinaconcern.org or 1-300-951-680 for sponsorship information.

ICC children receive comprehensive therapy services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized medical treatments. Each child's therapy plan is tailored to their specific needs, helping them develop skills, improve mobility, and reach their full potential.

ICC's special education programs provide individualized learning experiences for children with disabilities. Programs focus on communication skills, cognitive development, life skills, social skills, and academic basics. Teachers use specialized techniques adapted to each child's abilities and learning style.

Yes, ICC offers vocational training and life-skills programs for older children and young adults. These programs help prepare young people for independent living and employment opportunities, teaching practical skills and building confidence for their future.

The En Quan Yuan Project in Changsha provides specialized 24-hour care for 21 children and young adults (ages 10-24) with severe disabilities like cerebral palsy, autism, and severe cognitive impairment. This program offers a permanent home for life for children requiring ongoing intensive care.

International China Concern was founded in 1993 by David Gotts. The organization established its first residential home in Changsha in 1995, starting with 30 children. ICC has now grown to serve over 240 children and expanded into community outreach programs.

ICC provides residential care for over 240 children with disabilities in Changsha and Hengyang. Additionally, ICC's Community Outreach Project supports hundreds of families with disabled children in local communities, helping prevent abandonment through family support services.

ICC's mission is to provide love, hope, and opportunity to children with disabilities in China and to end child abandonment by keeping families together. The organization believes every child is precious and deserves to live life to the full, regardless of ability.

David Gotts founded International China Concern in 1993 with a vision to improve care for abandoned and disabled children in China. The organization has since grown into a network of international supporters across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, and USA.

Yes, ICC has comprehensive child protection and safeguarding policies. The organization is committed to protecting children from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. All staff and volunteers receive training and must adhere to strict child protection guidelines.

ICC occasionally organizes vision trips for donors, supporters, and potential volunteers to visit facilities in China. These trips provide firsthand insight into ICC's work. Contact ICC Australia at australia@chinaconcern.org for information about upcoming trips.

ICC's Australian National Office is located at 525 Middleborough Road, Box Hill North, VIC 3129. The Melbourne-based team handles fundraising, volunteer coordination, donor relations, and awareness activities supporting ICC's work in China. Contact: 1-300-951-680 or australia@chinaconcern.org.

Churches can partner with ICC through financial support, prayer partnerships, hosting ICC speakers, organizing Walk the Wall events, and mobilizing volunteers. ICC provides churches with resources, presentations, and updates about how their support transforms lives. Contact ICC Australia to discuss partnership opportunities.

Yes, ICC welcomes legacy gifts and bequests. Leaving a gift to ICC in your will ensures the organization can continue providing care, therapy, and hope to disabled children in China for generations to come. Contact ICC Australia for information about legacy giving.

ICC has national offices in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States. Each office raises funds, mobilizes volunteers, and educates supporters about ICC's work in China. All offices collaborate to support ICC's China-based programs.

Lyndel is the Australian National Office Director. She has been part of ICC since 1996, worked as an Occupational Therapist in Changsha, served on ICC's International Advisory Council for 8 years, and now leads ICC Australia. She shares firsthand knowledge of ICC's impact over 28+ years.

ICC's Community Outreach Project prevents abandonment by providing families with essential support services, therapy equipment, parent training, respite care, and community resources. By helping families care for their disabled children at home, ICC reduces the pressure that often leads to abandonment.