At Kennards Hire, giving back isn’t just something we do, it’s at the core of who we are as a family business and aligned with our One Family and Fair Dinkum values.
We care for our mates, collaborate to achieve our goals, and support one another every step of the way. That commitment extends to the communities we’re a part of, as we believe uplifting each other helps us all grow stronger together.
Backing Our Neighbours
Our Crew Has Heart
Whether it's volunteering, mentoring, or teaming up with great partners to create real impact, our people are out there making a difference. We’re not just lending a hand, we’re lending our time, skills, and friendship.
Supporting Our Communities
Check Out Some Local Examples of Our Support
Supporting CanTeen Charity’s Life Cycle Event
For nearly two decades, our Western Australian teams have proudly supported Life Cycle for CanTeen, an all-volunteer charity that raises vital funds to help young people impacted by cancer. Since 2007, we’ve provided trailers and portable toilets free of charge three times a year. By covering the cost of hire, we’re enabling Life Cycle for CanTeen to direct more funds straight to CanTeen WA, supporting programs like counselling, leadership training, day and overnight camps, and online services for young people aged 12 to 25 navigating their cancer journey.
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
For over 5 years, our Girraween team have supported the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation with the donation of vehicles for events such as City2Surf, Walk for Kids with Cancer, Christmas appeals, Emerald Ball and many more. The vans and trucks donated by the branch have been an integral part of transporting event equipment to and from these events, helping reduce costs and ensuring more funds go directly towards delivering world-class care for sick and injured children.
Gazelles Netball Club
Our Windsor and Kellyville branch teams have been supporting the Gazelles Netball Club for the last four years by partnering as major sponsor and providing free or discounted equipment for their events.
The branches contribution allows the club, which is largely run by parents and volunteers, to keep operating, giving young girls the chance to participate in local sport, develop their skills and socialise with others in their community.
Kennards Hire Kids Bay
For the past two years, we have teamed up with Sydney FC and our Kennards Hire Foundation to give disadvantaged youth an experience to remember with our Kennards Hire Kids Bay.
Over 60 guests from non-profit partners including The Smith Family, Stepping Stone House, BackTrack and KidsXpress came to Allianz Stadium for an unforgettable afternoon of football, fun, and connection.
Through partnerships like these, we aim to champion community spirit one kick, cheer, and smile at a time.
Geraldton Bowling Club
For the past three years, we have proudly been a major sponsor of the June Bowls Tournament at the Geraldton Bowling Club, with our commitment already extended through 2026. The event attracts players from across Western Australia, from as far south as Esperance to as far north as Karratha. In addition to our sponsorship, we’ve also supported the club through in-kind equipment donations to help upgrade their greens and car park facilities.
Supporting Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club
In 2025, we supported the Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC Charity Golf Day, which raised an incredible $7,370. These funds will go towards acquiring and updating essential lifesaving equipment, helping ensure the team is well-equipped for the upcoming season
Supporting Mental Health Awareness with the Blue Tree Project
Looking ahead to 2026, we’re exploring new ways to grow this initiative, including the potential design of custom football jumpers in partnership with The Shaka Project, further promoting positive conversations around mental health within our sporting and local communities.
The Hutt Street Centre – Walk a Mile in my Boots
Hutt St Centre helps people facing homelessness to rebuild their lives, without judgement. Each year they serve around 40,000 meals and offers social work and support services to nearly 2,000 people.
Our South Australian team have been supporting The Hutt Street Centre in Adelaide for many years and there has never been a more urgent need to provide nourishing meals, laundry facilities, medical care, and hot showers to help people doing it tough in the community. That’s why our South Australian team were there during National Homeless Week for the annual Walk a Mile in My Boots event. Together with over 2,000 others they helped to raised $558,489 with funds going to support over 7,000 people experiencing homelessness in South Australia.
It takes the support of an entire community to end homelessness.
Oxfam Trailwalker Adventure
The ‘Hi-Ken Oath’ team successfully raised over $2,000 to support Oxfam’s global initiatives that provide clean water, food security, and essential support to communities in need. While the final event has already occurred, our Melbourne team often support similar events through equipment donations and the participation of their team members.
QLD Flood Assistance
When QLD experienced disastrous flooding in 2022, our staff were in the think of it with Indooroopilly and Rocklea branches needing to be evacuated and many of our crew volunteering to help keep the waters at bay as well as cleaning up the mess after it.
One example of quick response on the frontline comes from our team in Brisbane. With floodwaters rapidly rising at the riverside restaurant precinct, we were able to organise some serious pumps for us at Howard Smith Wharves at short notice. The water had risen to fill the car park’s B2 level, cutting the power switches housed there but the team were there with two pumps within the hour and when all was set up, they were pumping 180 to 190 litres of water out per second. With service at the heart of what we are about, and a spirit of collaboration within the company we are able to work together and lift up communities in need.
Community Events We've Recently Been Involved With
Australia
- Children’s Hospital Westmead
- Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne
- Bathurst Rural Fire Service
- Cessnock Men’s Shed and Garden Inc.
- Country Women’s Association of NSW
- Animal Welfare League of QLD
- WipeoutDementia
- Variety - The Children’s Charity SA
- Geelong Animal Welfare Society
- MS Gong Ride
- Miimi Aboriginal Corporation
- Paws Darwin
- Riding for the Disabled Association Australia
- Penrith District Nitro Racing
- Stand Tall Australia
- Relay For Life
- Dachshtober Longdog Festival
- Castle Hill RSL
- Kellyville Public School
- Emu Heights Public School
- Marie Bashir Public School
- Kenthurst Preschool Fete
- Get Reeled Two Rocks
- Devoted to Dachshund Rescue
- Port Melbourne Primary School
- Teys Australia
- Lifeline
- Canberra Dance Festival
- St Anthonys Primary School
- Australian Crawl Swimming Club
- Prince of Peace Lutheran College
- Yarramundi Veteran’s Mens Shed
- Penrith Cricket Club
- Make a Wish Foundation
- Towns Football Club
- Geraldton Softball Association
- Geraldton Speedway
- Geraldton Bowling Club
- Gunya Meta inc
- Coolgardie Day Celebrations
- Kalgoorlie Desert Race
- Kalgoorlie Women’s Refuge
- Rathmines Catalina Association
New Zealand
- Spirit Army
- Pakuranga Athletics Club
- Papatoetoe Community Garden
- Plunket New Zealand Fun Run
- Wakatipu High School
- Westpace Helicoper Rescue BBQ Fundraiser
- World School Sevens Tournament
- St Joseph’s School
Community Sponsorship Request
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