Help Sick and Injured Kids Now
Every day, children facing life-threatening medical emergencies urgently need care. For parents, it’s their worst nightmare – and for these kids, every second counts.
Last year, there were close to 33,000 instances of children and their families relying on The Prince Charles Hospital for care and treatment, making it one of Queensland’s busiest children's emergency departments.
Plans to expand are underway, but we can’t wait. These kids need your help now. Providing care for sick and injured children is complex and expensive. Your generous donation can directly support paediatric wards, and special programs for our littlest patients.
Eve's Emergency
At the beginning of the year, two-year-old Eve gave her parents the fright of their lives. “In the middle of the night, we heard her gasping for air on the baby monitor. We had no idea what was going on. We thought she was choking,” said Eve’s mum Annabel.
The terrified couple called the ambulance and Eve was taken to the Children’s Emergency Department at The Prince Charles Hospital.
There, she required oxygen therapy to ease her breathing struggles.
Eve is one of thousands of local children who need help from the compassionate Children’s Services staff every year at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Make a difference for kids like Eve
Your support today can help ensure that children like Eve, receives the critical care they need at The Prince Charles Hospital.
By donating, you’ll be providing life-saving treatments, compassionate care, and hope to children and their families during their toughest times.
The Prince Charles Hospital is meeting critical needs across emergency care, outpatient support, and paediatric treatment
Paediatric Service
provides care and treatment for children from newborns up to 16 years old, addressing a wide range of medical conditions.
One of the busiest children's emergency department in Queensland
Children’s Specialist Outpatient Clinic
provides a range of essential services including medical care and allied health support such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, psychology, and social work.
Fundraise to Support Kids in Need
Whether you’re a school, community group, sporting club or local business, it’s likely your customers, staff or even your own family and friends have needed the help of the Children’s Emergency Department or the Paediatrics Ward at The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside.
You can take the lead by undertaking simple, yet effective fundraising activities to make a difference for kids and families who rely on The Prince Charles Hospital in their time of need.
From dress-up days, trivia nights, point-of-sale round-ups and more, your fundraising efforts will make a difference for kids in the community.
Contact Jonno O'Rourke, Community Engagement & Events Coordinator, to discuss your fundraising ideas – he’s here to help you every step of the way!
Reach out at jonathan.orourke@tpchfoundation.org.au.
Matched Giving
We are calling for matched funding partners who will take the lead in this appeal and enable an initiative to double donations from the public, ultimately doubling the difference we can make for local sick and injured children in their time of need.
If you're interested in becoming a matched giver, you can reach out to Khatra Nekzad via email khatra.nekzad@tpchfoundation.org.au
Matched Giving FAQs
How does Matched Giving work?
Matched giving is your chance to amplify your impact!
When you pledge to be a Matched Giver for The Common Good, you commit to matching donations made by the general community, allowing their value and the impact of their donation to be doubled.
This kind act means that your support goes further for sick and injured kids at The Prince Charles Hospital.
What are the benefits of Matched Funding?
The concept of matched funding creates a sense of urgency and can inspire more support. As such, this is an incredible opportunity for matched givers to magnify their charitable impact and make a more significant difference in the causes they care deeply about.
It's not just about giving; it's about being part of a collective force for positive change, where every dollar you give multiplies hope and progress.
Plus, charitable donations of $2 or more are also tax-deductible.
Is Matched Giving tax deductible in Australia?
Yes, matched giving, like other charitable donations of $2 or more, can be tax-deductible in Australia.
Volunteering
Giving Day will return this year for a massive 12-hour sprint at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Giving Day is a high-energy, festival-style event to support our local hospital communities. We're seeking volunteers to help us man the phones, and decorate the humble hospital to create a festival-worthy space!
*Volunteers for Giving Day 2024 need to be 18 at time of Giving Day.
Keen to join us? Please email your expression of interest to events@thecommongood.org.au
Fundraiser Messaging
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🙏 Friends and family – I need your help!
Did you know The Prince Charles Hospital is one of Queensland’s busiest Children’s Emergency Departments, with close to 33,000 presentations by kids and families just last year? 🏥
Wednesday, October 23 is the annual hospital fundraising day for The Prince Charles Hospital and this year we’re aiming to raise $150,000 to support new equipment, programs and projects for sick and injured kids. 👶🏽
This is a really important fundraising event which I’m getting behind. Can you help me by making a tax deductible donation today? 👉 tcg.org.au/giving-day-24
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Hi,
I’m reaching out today to see if you could help with something I’m quite passionate about, and I’m sure you are too. Helping kids.
You might be surprised to know that The Prince Charles Hospital is one of Queensland’s busiest Children’s Emergency Departments, with close to 33,000 presentations by kids and families just last year.
As our local community flourishes, so to does demand for this important hospital, which is why we are holding a special hospital fundraising appeal on Wednesday, October 23.
We’re need to raise $150,000 to support special equipment, programs and projects which have been identified by our Children’s ED and Paediatric teams.
I’m reaching out to all my contacts today to see if you could show your support for kids needing to use our hospital by making a donation.
All donations made on Wednesday, October 23 will be doubled, or you can choose to donate right now so you don’t forget, I know how busy it gets!
Tax deductible donations can be made here: tcg.org.au/giving-day-24
Thanks so much for your support. I really appreciate it.
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Get in touch
If you would like to know more, please complete the Contact Us Form or reach out to us on 1800 501 269 or email info@thecommongood.au to discuss your preferences.
