Children's Hospital Foundation

Children's Hospital Foundation Here to be the difference every kid deserves. Everything we do is made possible by the generosity of our partners and supporters.

Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for sick kids and their families at Queensland Children's Hospital and across the state. The Children’s Hospital Foundation works wonders for sick kids by funding life-saving medical research, investing in vital new equipment, and providing some amazing entertainment, family support and care progr

ams for sick kids. Our incredible volunteers are there to support little patients while they are in hospital, helping them to laugh and smile, get better and go home with their families. With your help, we will continue to fund research to achieve faster diagnoses, better treatments and ultimately cures for some of the most devastating childhood illnesses and injuries. There’s a lot you can do to support a child with an injury, serious illness or life threatening disease. You can donate money to help save precious young lives. Donate your time to make a difference at our children’s hospital. Or raise funds for vital research and equipment, spread smiles and support families through difficult times. You can make a difference and with your support, the wonders will never cease and the care will never stop.

20/08/2026

Wise words from World Record Holder and Paralympian, Brenden Hall - your child could be the next Aussie champion! 🏆

All it takes is giving them the opportunity to both learn and fail. 💚

Our latest Building Resilient Kids podcast episode is all about creating inclusive childhoods for disabled and neurodivergent children.

Tune in for more advice from Brenden, Founder of Expand Your Library and author, Jenae Tien and mother and family ambassador, Bec Reed - out now! 🎧

👉 Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our website https://childrens.org.au/building-resilient-kids-podcast/

This weekend you can line up for lemonade and bring joy to kids like Myah - a ten-year-old cancer survivor and fundraise...
20/08/2026

This weekend you can line up for lemonade and bring joy to kids like Myah - a ten-year-old cancer survivor and fundraiser making a life-changing difference. 🍋

Following the success of her first lemonade stand which funded which funded a brand new toy trolly in the Oncology Ward, aptly named: ‘Myah’s Toy Trolley', Myah is determined to raise even more funds and make as many kids smile as possible.

Having endured countless rounds of chemo, surgeries, and a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis, Myah and her family know all too well how small acts of kindness can brighten the darkest days. 💚

The details:
📌York St Espresso Bar, 83 York St Nundah
⏰9am to 12pm, Saturday 22 August
👏🏻Proceeds will be donated to Myah's Toy Trolley and the Foundation’s impact programs.

Can’t attend, but still eager to support Myah’s initiative? Donate here: childrens.org.au/myah

When we uplift women, we raise the standard for the next generation of changemakers, and last week's celebration of wome...
17/08/2026

When we uplift women, we raise the standard for the next generation of changemakers, and last week's celebration of women in paediatric research embodied that philosophy tenfold.

In partnership with Dissh and Lucy Henry-Hicks, we announced the 2026 Mary McConnel Grant recipients, taking a moment to recognise the impact these grants will have on the health of Queensland children and families for decades to come.

This year’s recipients are three outstanding female researchers, Dr Kriti Joshi, Dr Miriam Cameron and Claire Reilly, whose work spans Type 1 diabetes, respiratory medicine and tube-feeding research.

The Mary McConnel Career Boost Program gives women the agency to turn support into impact, offering up to $50,000 to use however helps them thrive, including childcare, research time, professional development, whatever moves their incredible work forward.

Join us in celebrating these trailblazing women in the comments below.👏

11/08/2026

For hundreds of kids in hospital, Ekka is off limits not because they don't want to go, but because treatment and immunocompromised immune systems make it too risky.

While their friends line up for showbags and strawberry sundaes, these children are bored and stuck in hospital rooms. 💚

We transformed the hospital into a full Ekka party, so that even kids who can't leave hospital can feel like a kid at the Ekka. 🤗

One night. A lifetime of impact. Here’s how…While most of us are sleeping, families with a seriously ill or injured chil...
10/08/2026

One night. A lifetime of impact. Here’s how…

While most of us are sleeping, families with a seriously ill or injured child are often awake - waiting, worrying and hoping.

But in just one night, you can make a difference for them. 👏

Sign up for All Night Long and walk 42km from sunset to sunrise to support Queensland kids and raise vital funds for the life-changing care, support and research they need for a brighter future.

Gather your team, get your steps in and spend one unforgettable night knowing every kilometre counts.💚

Ready to take on the challenge? 👉 https://www.allnightlong.org.au/register/all-night-long/defaultregistrationform

Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland

From sports stars to life-changing support, take a look at some of the moments that made July a month to remember:🏉 The ...
05/08/2026

From sports stars to life-changing support, take a look at some of the moments that made July a month to remember:

🏉 The Wallabies brought plenty of laughs and games to the wards.
🎄 Christmas came early as the Grinch spread a little mischief and a lot of joy.
🦁 Will Ashcroft made a special visit to channel the strength of young patients for the rest of the AFL season.
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Gold Coast Marathon fundraisers made every step count and raised $95,000 for Queensland’s sickest kids.
🥳 Our incredible volunteers swapped helping hands for a well-deserved celebration at this year's EOFY event.
🎡 The toughest job in Queensland? Kids were the first to test out this year's Ekka showbags!
🐔 Steggles and Chargrill Charlies handed out 200 free meals to hospital staff to show appreciation for all they do.
🌻 Queensland Children’s Hospital’s first-ever Cuddle Bed was donated by the wonderful Kalbar Sunflowers team, helping families stay close and connected.
📖 Storytime got a superstar upgrade thanks to a surprise book donation from Mary Fowler.
🎵 Valoura gave a special performance to bring music and joy to hospital.

"Myah's Toy Trolley" represents an indescribable journey of resilience, hope, and community - we are beyond humbled to l...
04/08/2026

"Myah's Toy Trolley" represents an indescribable journey of resilience, hope, and community - we are beyond humbled to launch it in the Oncology Ward. 🧸

This special trolley was funded by, and named in honour of, 10-year-old Myah, who was diagnosed with an ovarian germ cell tumour at just nine years old, an extremely rare condition for a child her age.

Despite facing such a difficult diagnosis and undergoing intensive treatment, Myah showed remarkable compassion, raising $22,500 to help other children facing the unimaginable. 💚

With her best friends and younger brother, she hosted a lemonade stand on her neighbourhood street. The funds raised will now support "Myah's Toy Trolley" and keep it stocked with toys, books and crafts, for other children on the ward for years to come.

"I hope with this toy trolley that kids going through treatment will feel brave, loved and a little less afraid. I just want to see as many people smile as possible,” Myah, now cancer-free. 🤗

👉 Head to our website for the full story: https://childrens.org.au/10-year-old-ovarian-cancer-survivor-funds-new-toy-trolley-for-sick-kids/

Storytime with a very special guest… Grammy Award-winning Laufey visited Kidzone to read her new children’s book “Mei Me...
03/08/2026

Storytime with a very special guest… Grammy Award-winning Laufey visited Kidzone to read her new children’s book “Mei Mei the Bunny” to children and families and perform her chart-topping hits! 🐰🎶

Thank you Laufey for creating moments of joy through music, storytelling and kindness.

These are the kinds of moments that will be remembered for many years to come. 💚

A huge thank you to Scholastic Australia for opening your warehouse and generously donating so many amazing books to the...
30/07/2026

A huge thank you to Scholastic Australia for opening your warehouse and generously donating so many amazing books to the Foundation’s Book Bunker.

Trying to locate your next read at the Book Bunker? Visit us on Level 2 for the kids of Queensland Children's Hospital. 📚

A big thank you to Mary Fowler for donating her junior fiction series to the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Book Bunke...
28/07/2026

A big thank you to Mary Fowler for donating her junior fiction series to the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Book Bunker. 👏🏻

This joyous series is set to inspire and humour emerging readers aged six to nine.

Find signed copies, straight from Mary, in our Book Bunker on Level 2 of the Queensland Children’s Hospital. 📚

Happy reading!

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