Our Vision.
Empowering families on the Central Coast to a brighter future.
Our Mission.
Everything we do supports the well-being of seriously ill children and their families.
Our Story.
In 1993, a local Central Coast Mother was staying at Ronald McDonald House with her sick Son, when the Manager suggested she start a ‘Volunteer Fundraising Group’ on the Central Coast to help other Parents with their accommodation bills. These Families all have seriously ill children with prolonged illness (a very large proportion are Cancer Patients, others with Organ Transplants and Premature Babies with Life Threatening Health Issues).
Why?
Not everyone is aware that there is an approximate $65/night fee to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. As an example, following a Bone Marrow Transplant a Child needs to be isolated for some 6 weeks before returning home to the Central Coast. Bills for thousands of dollars would financially ruin young Families. Central Coast Families do not qualify for any Government Assistance as only Families more than 100 kms away from the treating hospital are eligible.
Our Impact.
In the financial year 2021 – 2022, we have assisted 278 families and paid out $301,761 dollars. This went towards accommodation, high cost prescription items, specialised formula’s, quality of life equipment and travel expenses.
Over the past 18 years we have assisted 3573 families and outlaid in excess of $4.13 million.
Making a difference for local families.
“Central Coast Kids in Need is an outstanding and deeply devoted volunteer run organisation whose presence is pivotal in the Central Coast community. We will never be able to thank them enough for all their help. They truly are our local heroes!”
— Geri and Steve Paterson
“Central Coast Kids in Need help with the supply of Olive’s medical aids, her daily medications, as well as our travel and accommodation expenses when Olive is in hospital. We can’t thank them enough for their financial and emotional support!”
— Metcalf Family
“We cannot thank Central Coast Kids in Need enough for their ongoing kindness and support to Indie and our family through what has been a really tough time. Our journey has been made easier thanks to them. They are invaluable to us, and every other Central Coast family they have supported.”