About TLC for Kids

About us

TLC for Kids is Australia’s leading children’s charity

We help sick kids and their families cope with the challenges of everyday life with illness.

Since 1998, TLC for Kids has given relief and much-needed distraction to sick children and their families during stressful and traumatic situations.

Our Vision

We envision a world where no child or family faces hardship alone. Our goal is to make essential support services accessible to all children and families in need by expanding our Rapid TLC Service nationwide, alongside our other critical programs. We also strive to create a healthcare environment where distraction and comfort are available to all who need them, continuously innovating through research and development to serve diverse communities and situations.

Our Purpose

To provide vital practical and financial support when families need it most—a helping hand during life’s toughest moments.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to being a sustainable, transparent, and mission-driven organisation. Our decisions are guided by integrity, staying true to our values while remaining focused on making a meaningful impact.

Our Values

Humility – Serving with compassion and gratitude

Inclusivity – Ensuring support is available to all who need it.

Practicality – Providing real, tangible help that makes a difference.

Innovation – Constantly evolving to meet the needs of families.

Respect – Treating every individual with dignity and understanding.

Mission Statement

Bringing smiles back to the faces of sick kids.

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About TLC for Kids

TLC for Kids is Australia’s leading children’s charity, helping sick kids and their families cope with the challenges of everyday life with illness.

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Our Founders

Tim Conolan AM and Ana Darras AM founded TLC for Kids in 1998 after researching and identifying that sick children and their families were slipping through the cracks of the charity support network.

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Partners and Supporters

Meet our business partners and supporters; A group of organisations and individuals who share our commitment to helping children and families in times of crisis.

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Corporate Governance

TLC for Kids follows strict regulations and guidelines and is governed by a Board of Directors who meet on a regular basis.

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News

Read TLC for Kids News. See how we have been involved in Australia and New Zealand to help children and their families.

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How we help

As a steadfast safety net, we offer individualised support to sick children and their families, recognising that the smallest acts of kindness often make the largest impact.

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