Dr Cranky's
Bikes for kids that need them
250,000 Australia children don't have a bike - let's fix it
250,000 Australia children don't have a bike - let's fix it
Where do we operate?Check out the map to see where we operate and the results at each setting.
Our impactCheck out our impact dashboard to see how many "operations" we've performed, people we've connected and extra riding we've generated.
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Dr Cranky’s – A bike for every child
Dr Cranky’s is a community-based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. Donated bikes are recycled and given to those that need them at participating schools. Volunteers and staff help us check and repair bikes at regular school Bicycle Hospitals; School Bike Checks and Community Bike Checks. Dr Cranky's is a registered charity that relies on volunteers, donations and community support. Our School Bike Checks and Community Bike Checks are co-designed and funded with local councils and school communities. See our backyard bike mechanic YouTube videos for how to fix your bike at home. In 2019 Dr Cranky's received the VicHealth award for Promoting health through physical activity and sport. We completed a VicHealth Ideas Partnership Grant with local councils and schools that showed the benefits of School Bike Check sessions. Dr Cranky's gets more people riding:
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Bicycle recycling at schools - Bicycle HospitalsDonated bikes are refurbished and given to kids and families that need them. A helmet and a lock are also provided if required. The program relies on the support from at least two volunteer parents, and the school.
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School and Community Bike ChecksDr Cranky's comes to your school or centre and checks/repairs student & family bikes. We also provide recycled bikes to those that need them. Usually funded with the local council. Our record is 105 bikes checked in one day.
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