Join us on the 3rd of December for Giving Tuesday
TLC for Kids is a children’s charity giving practical relief to sick kids and their families across Australia. We work swiftly to meet requests and referrals from healthcare professionals to help kids in need. We are a registered Charity with ACNC
Your donation helps bring comfort and relief to families in need. With your support:
- More TLC Ambulance Trips can transport children safely to their treasured places
- More RAPID TLC Requests can be fulfilled, lifting burdens for families facing overwhelming challenges.
- More Distraction Boxes can reach hospitals and clinics—including rural areas—bringing smiles to children across Australia and New Zealand.
Together, we can make a profound difference. Thank you for your generosity!
Joel
Joel, a 10-year old boy, had Cystic Fibrosis. He was constantly in hospital with lung infections and other respiratory complications. Before Christmas one year, it was a particularly rough time for Joel. His results were not too good, and he was at a very low point. His medical team asked him what kind of things he had on his Christmas list, and he said he would love a Razor Power Wing scooter. The nurses thought this was a great idea and agreed it would really help lift his spirits while he was in hospital. As well as being a good source of exercise for his lungs, it was good reason to get him out of his hospital bed.
Keira
Young Keira suffers from Epilepsy and Global Development Delay, and her Mum needed some assistance in enabling Keira to attend and enjoy an extended family visit in Queensland. We gave Keira a Super VIP Pass for 3 Parks – Sea World, Wet ‘N Wild and Movie World – plus a Dreamworld Pass to gain entry to both Dreamworld and Whitewater World. We also arranged the Hire of a wooden cot for their stay, plus a Hire Car and Booster Seat for the duration of the holiday. Keira and her Mum had a fantastic holiday!
Cathryn and Laura
After a horrific motor vehicle accident, sisters Cathryn* and Laura*, 6 and 8 yrs old, both received severe multiple injuries and the death of their Grandmother, who was driving the car. As well as suffering the terrible injuries to their little bodies, they were completely traumatised by the impact of the accident, and the loss of a dear family member. Hospital staff called us to provide some distraction for the girls to help them get through this extremely upsetting time, and keep them occupied both at the hospital and at home, through their recovery. TLC for Kids provided the girls with an iPad Mini and various iTunes cards of different denominations/value.
“Vinnie is 10 and suffers from Germinoma (brain tumour recurrence). We’ve helped Vinnie and his family a few times over the years. His Mum sent us some pics of Vinnie, his sister Mia, and his adventures – we have a special soft spot for the photo of him in the soccer gear we organised for him.”
We are listed as a participating charity on Giving Tuesday Australia’s Website
Help us provide relief, distraction and care
Every sick kid deserves to smile, every family wants to their kids smile and be happy. Make an impact today by joining the community this GivingTuesday.
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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.
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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