Children's Hospital Foundation

Meet Eloise Kimpton, our Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager at the Children's Hospital Foundation. For almost four years, Eloise has been the heart of our community fundraising efforts, driving meaningful initiatives and working closely with our generous supporters to turn their passion into life saving support for sick and injured kids across Queensland. After taking maternity leave, Eloise was able to return to work earlier than expected in a way that suited both her and her family, thanks to the flexibility and support we provide. "The Foundation supported my transition to a part-time role and allowed me to manage my schedule flexibly between working from home and in the office." At Children's Hospital Foundation, we are stronger when we empower each other. We're proud to support our team in a way that works for them – because making a difference starts with taking care of our people. Want to be a part of a team that's driven by purpose? Find out more at childrens.org.au/careers.

Are you passionate about supporting people and creating a thriving workplace culture? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment? Then we want you! We're looking for a People & Culture Assistant to join our team on a 12-month contract, part-time (0.4-0.5 FTE), preferably working 2-3 days per week at our corporate offices in South Brisbane. You will be responsible for: 💚 Supporting the Foundation's workforce lifecycle for both employees and volunteers 💚 Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, from job ads to onboarding 💚 Maintaining HR systems, providing admin support, and assisting with key People & Culture initiatives We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and people-focused, with strong communication skills and passion for making an impact. If this sounds like you or someone you know, we want to hear from you! Applications close COB Monday 24 February, but will be reviewed as they come in. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKVhA8D7

A world-first breakthrough at the Children’s Brain Cancer Centre is bringing hope to children with brain cancer and their families. Funded thanks to our $5.6 million commitment to the Children’s Brain Cancer Centre, researchers at QIMR Berghofer and Emory University have developed a drug that can effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier – long considered a “safe haven” for cancerous cells.  When combined with standard radiation therapy, CT-179 can improve survival, delay recurrence of the disease and increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy. The advancement is one of many that the team at Children’s Brain Cancer Centre is pursuing to change the outcomes for children with brain cancer – an advancement that would not be possible without our generous community and partners like The Lott by Golden Casket Read more about this world-leading breakthrough at https://lnkd.in/gdBHr_4r The Lottery Corporation

At Children's Hospital Foundation, making a difference is more than just words - it's a commitment. Our Difference Manifesto is a powerful expression of why we exist and what drives us every day. It represents the impact we strive for: 💚 Life saving - Funding cutting-edge research, treatments and care 💚 Ground breaking - Supporting innovation that changes the future of children's health 💚 Hope giving - Standing with families through their toughest moments 💚 Tide turning - Creating real, lasting change in paediatric healthcare Our Difference Manifesto is more than just words - it's our promise to sick and injured kids across Queensland. It captures our passion, our mission and our unwavering belief that every child deserves every chance to thrive. 

January was jam-packed with joy, laughter and fun for patients and their families at Queensland Children's Hospital. From music and puppy cuddles to basketball drills with the pros, here's how we kicked off 2025: 💚 The Brisbane Bullets put patients and families through their paces in a special Train like a Bullet session - teaching them what it takes to be a pro athlete! 💚 Talented siblings Clyde & Gracie Lawrence toured inpatient units, sharing their musical magic and uplifting spirits 💚 Our beloved therapy dogs made their rounds, delivering tail wags, cuddles and comfort to kids who need it most 💚 Genesis Christian College Choir filled the hospital with beautiful harmonies, bringing joy to patients, families and staff 💚 A litter of adorable police puppies in training stopped by for a tail-wagging time Thank you to everyone who helped make this month so special. Here's to another year of bringing smiles to sick and injured kids!

Are you passionate about making a real difference for sick kids and their families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment? Then we want you! We're looking for an Impact Programs Coordinator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, full-time at the Queensland Children's Hospital in South Brisbane. You will be responsible for: 💚 Coordinating volunteers and delivering programs that provide vital assistance to families in need 💚 Connecting patients and families with Foundation programs that offer support, joy and empowerment during their hospital stay 💚 Identifying families willing to share their families to support our fundraising, marketing and brand awareness initiatives We're looking for someone who is warm, emotionally intelligent and action-orientated, with strong communication skills and a passion for making an impact. If this sounds like you or someone you may know, we want to hear from you! Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eVbRCMxv Applications close 12 February 2025, but will be reviewed as they come in.

What a December to remember! 💚 This festive season, our incredible volunteers dedicated over 840 hours of their time to create joy and magic for children spending Christmas in hospital. With the generous support of our community and partners, our volunteers helped facilitate 838 special Santa visits for patients and their families, and our staff sorted through hundreds of toys donated through our annual toy drive, ensuring every patient and their sibling had a present to wake up to on Christmas morning. We are so grateful to everyone who played a part and volunteered their time!

Meet Nick Van Dyke, our Director of Impact here at Children's Hospital Foundation. For Nick and his team at Children's Hospital Foundation, impact goes beyond research and medical advancements – it's about improving the well-being of children and families when it's needed most. Supporting life-changing programs that offer comfort, hope and connection is what drives us every day. 💚 Nick is just one of our many team members committed to meeting the changing needs of the kids we are here for. This year, you'll meet the incredible people behind the Children’s Hospital Foundation, just like Nick. If you're passionate about working for an organisation that exists to do good for Queensland kids, you can find out more at childrens.org.au/careers.

This festive season, our community came together to make an incredible impact for sick kids and their families! 💚 BIG W stores across Queensland raised more over $138,000, with an additional corporate donation of $20,000 💚 ALH Hotels and their guests throughout Queensland and Northern Territory raised $559,416 💚 Our Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Charity Gift Wrapping station raised $22,692, with an additional $10,438 raised through their cinema childcare and Santa photos fundraising initiatives. Thanks to your generosity, we've been able to bring joy, comfort and support to children spending Christmas in hospital.

We are so grateful for the support of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Woolworths Supermarkets in 2024! Through their joint fundraising efforts in Woolworths stores across Queensland and northern New South Wales, the team raised an incredible $50,000 to help sick kids and their families. This generous donation is helping us provide life-changing care, comfort and support to our state's sickest kids when it's needed most. Thank you, Coca-Cola and Woolworths for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of Queensland families.💚 Loretta Arrastia Harley Middleby Sophie Hobden Keith Trenerry Robert Kouimanis Katrina Gleeson