Dr Cranky's
Bikes for kids that need them
250,000 Australia children don't have a bike!
250,000 Australia children don't have a bike!
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Dr Cranky’s – Bikes for kids that need them
Dr Cranky’s is a primary school-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. Parent volunteers help us do repairs on bikes at school Bicycle Hospitals or School Bike Checks. Dr Cranky's is a registered charity that relies on volunteers, donations and community support. Our Bike Checks at schools and community centres are co-designed and funded with local councils and schools. See our backyard bike mechanic YouTube videos for how to fix your bike at home. As of 3 June 2025, Dr Cranky's has repaired or given away 6,356 bikes at 100 schools or community centres with the help of over 50 volunteers. We've connected with 9,327 people in these settings. The program generates over 583,000 extra bike rides a year. That's a lot of healthier children and families! 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 volunteer parents, the school and the local community including businesses.
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School and Community Bike ChecksDr Cranky's, usually in funding partnership with the local council, comes to your school and checks/repairs student and family bikes. We also provide recycled bikes to those that need them. Our record is 105 bikes checked in one day.
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Where do we operate?Check out the map to see which schools we operate in and the results for each one.
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