The Moore Family

Everyday life for the Moore family in Parkerville, WA, comes with more lifting than most of us could imagine. For Russell and Chantelle, every appointment, every outing, every simple trip means carrying both their son Brayden — who lives with cerebral palsy — and his heavy wheelchair in and out of the car.

It’s exhausting. And it’s getting harder.

Meet the Moores

Brayden is full of energy and determination, but as he grows, so do his care needs. Currently it is only his parents who can manage the lifting.

“Right now, no one else can help. Not grandparents, not carers. It’s just us.”

Outside the home, Russell gives just as much. He leads Outpost 6030, a not-for-profit gaming club south of Perth, raising funds for children’s charities and mental health initiatives. He’s known as the guy who always puts others first.

But at home, his family faces their own uphill battle.

“It’s getting harder and less safe every time we lift him.”

What they need is a wheelchair-accessible vehicle — a car where Brayden can be wheeled straight in. No lifting. No risk. Just safety and ease.

But the challenge is steep: the vehicle must be under five years old to qualify for NDIS support, and retrofitting alone will cost upwards of $25,000.

Russell has even begun selling parts of his treasured gaming collection, built over decades, just to bring the goal closer.

Cars for Good Steps In

Through Cars for Good, a $1,000 contribution has helped the Moores on their long journey toward a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. It may be one step in a bigger challenge, but for Russell and Chantelle, it’s a reminder they don’t have to carry it all alone.

In Chantelle’s words:

“Any assistance has a huge impact on our day-to-day life.”

Why It Matters

For Brayden, the right car means safety, comfort and the chance to be included in the everyday activities most kids take for granted.

For his parents, it brings relief from the daily strain and the reassurance that others can finally share the load.

And for a dad like Russell, who spends so much of his life giving to others, it’s a chance for the community to give something back.