Muddy Puddles Foundation Inc.

13/01/2026

A few months ago, we were lucky enough to be able to take a wonderful group of the awesome children and young people we support, plus their caring families, on camp.

Our days were action packed and the evenings gave us a chance to do what we do best, CONNECT.

We all left with full hearts and tummies plus stronger connections than ever before.

We could not have done this without your ongoing support.

Thank you to everyone who remembers what we do and why. The fact that our children and young people, as well as their families, know that they are not alone makes for better lives for all.

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27/06/2025

💲EOFY reminder💲
All donations over $2 to Muddy Puddles are tax deductible. You can use your own tax records such as bank statements for proof of your generous gift.

How are your donations used?...
🌀purchase vibrating/alarm watches for children to give the independence, privacy and control back to the child
🌀purchase medical aids that help the children and young people to have more independence, privacy and freedom
🌀hold MP family events so the children can connect with each other and parents can speak freely about their experiences and worries with those who truly understand
🌀so Muddy Puddles Foundation are financially able to help support all MP children and young people to be the best versions of themselves as possible!

With thanks, MPF❣️

All donations help us to continue to connect and support SA bowel and bladder warriors. Thank you for supporting Muddy Puddles Foundation, your kindness will help us to change lives.

25/06/2025

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At 10 days old, Nathaniel was diagnosed with Hirschsprung Disease, a condition affecting the large intestine and causes problems passing stool. He required surgery to create an opening (stoma) in his abdomen which allows waste to be collected in a pouch.

Now, at 13 months, Nathaniel has been stoma-free for over two months, an incredible milestone in his journey!

Nathaniel’s mum Chloe says “His stoma reversalwas successful and within a few days we were having bowel movements. After a week we were sent home and finding our new routine minus the stoma. 3 weeks later we were re-admitted to WCH with poor feeding and weight-loss. We are slowly finding our new rhythm and finding what Nathaniel can tolerate.”

“All of the health professionals we have seen and been treated by have been helpful in providing information and guidance to us in how to maintain and help Nathaniel through his medical journey. The stomal therapy nurses have always been so helpful, friendly and open to answer any questions we might have, no matter how small or left of field.”

“I would advise other parents to always trust your gut, at the end of the day you know your child best, you know if they seem off or unwell. I would also advise asking for second opinions and advocating for your child as at the end of the day a second opinion never hurts.”

Nathaniel is pictured here with our amazing Stomal Therapy Nurses, Georgia, Jaz, and Cassie who care for him at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH).

Thank you, Chloe and Nathaniel, for sharing your journey this .

To learn more about our Stomal Therapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, visit https://www.wch.sa.gov.au/patients-visitors/children/surgical-care/stomal-therapy

04/12/2024

Some time ago, we were gifted an incredibly generous donation which was organised by somebody who deeply understands what we do and why we do it.
A discussion with this amazing person led to us deciding that the money might be well spent exploring Equine Therapy for some of the young people we support.
With the amazing Painted Pony Psychotherapy in our corner, some incredibly effective and moving work was done. The benefits of this donation continue to be felt and we are deeply grateful to everyone who helped to make this happen.