Hospitals United: 1.3M Sick Kids Helped Nationwide

Hospitals United for Sick Kids, an alliance of children's hospitals and foundations, has assisted over 1.3 million sick children and their families since 2019. This national effort has raised $15 million to fund 100 projects across 30 hospitals, spanning metropolitan, regional, and rural areas.

Through initiatives like the Children's Hospital At Home program in Melbourne, eligible newborns receive phototherapy and daily nursing care at home. In Perth, the CONNECT-CP program trains local clinicians and uses video assessments to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention for children with cerebral palsy, reducing the need for long travel.

Furthermore, child life therapy programs, piloted in Brisbane and extended to other hospitals, have helped children like Jack manage frightening procedures with reduced fear and increased control. These programs aim to make hospital stays feel more like home, reducing separation from family and improving overall well-being.

Support for these projects comes from community, corporate partners like Coles, and everyday Australians. Coles, a long-standing supporter, has helped raise over $13.8 million nationally since 2019. Their recent fundraising efforts alone generated $2.39 million this year, highlighting the power of collective action in supporting sick children and their families.