Giving Back – More Than Just a Mat
At Mats By Design, we’ve always believed our products should do more than just look good at your campsite — they should mean something too.
As a small Australian family business, giving back to the community and causes close to our hearts is something we're proud of.
That’s why we've chosen two special designs that allow us, and our customers, to make a difference with every purchase.
For every Crush mat or Remember mat sold online, we donate $10 to a cause connected to the story behind the design.
Crush – Helping Protect Our Turtles
With every Crush mat sold online, we donate $10 to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre, helping support turtle conservation efforts right here in Australia.
Why Mon Repos?
Mon Repos is one of the most important turtle nesting sites in the South Pacific. Every year, turtles return to these beaches to lay their eggs, continuing a remarkable natural cycle that has been happening for generations.
But these incredible animals face growing challenges. Conservation programs play an important role in protecting nesting habitats, supporting hatchlings and helping ensure these species continue to thrive.
Our Crush mat was inspired by the beauty of our oceans and the marine life that calls them home, so it felt only right that this design gives something back.
Every Crush mat purchased helps us contribute to the protection of the very wildlife that inspired it.
Learn more about Mon Repos and its conservation work:
Remember – Honouring Those Who Served
For every Remember mat sold online, we proudly donate $10 to Legacy Australia, an organisation dedicated to supporting the families of Australian veterans.
Why Legacy?
Supporting our military community is something very close to our hearts.
We are proudly a four-generation military family, with both Stuart and I having served over 30 years each in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Military service has been a significant part of our family's history, and we understand the commitment, sacrifices and challenges that come with serving our country — not just for those in uniform, but for the families who stand beside them.
That's why supporting Legacy is particularly meaningful to us.
Legacy has a long and proud history of caring for the families of Australian veterans, particularly those who have lost a loved one or whose loved one has been seriously affected by their service.
Through practical, emotional and financial support, Legacy helps ensure these families are never forgotten.
Our Remember mat, featuring a field of red poppies, was created as a tribute to remembrance, sacrifice and the courage of those who have served.
The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, and for us, this design is much more than just another mat. It's a reflection of our family's history and a way to give something back to a community that has been such a big part of our lives.
Every Remember mat purchased helps us support the families of those who have served.
Learn more about the important work Legacy does:
Small Choices, Real Impact
We know a single purchase might feel small, but together, those small contributions add up.
Whether it's helping protect Australia's precious marine life or supporting the families of our veterans, each of these designs represents something we believe is worth protecting, remembering and supporting.
It's our way of giving a little back while doing what we love — creating beautiful, practical products for Australians who enjoy the great outdoors.
Thank You for Helping Us Make a Difference
When you choose Mats By Design, you're supporting a small Australian family business. And when you purchase one of our Crush or Remember mats, you're helping us support something much bigger.
We're grateful to every customer who makes these contributions possible.
Great mats. Meaningful designs. A little good with every purchase.
From our family to yours, thank you.
