Family Support Programs

Country Hope is dedicated to developing support programs and services, in response to the needs of country families, advice from medical practitioners and other professionals.

Country Hope understands the special needs of country families and we've developed year round support programs and services that address the needs of the entire family.

 

We Listen

Country Hope provides practical, emotional and financial assistance to families caring for a child with cancer of other life threatening illness.  If you are in need of assistance please contact your local Family Liaison Officer or the family assistance line on 1800 007 880

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM

Country Hope Family support programs aim to improve the lives of Country Kids. Our programs provide each child and their family with the individual support they need whilst caring for a child who has been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. We offer specifically tailored financial, practical, and emotional support throughout the child’s journey.

HOSPITAL CARE PROGRAM

Our Family Liaison team offers hospital visits during the child's stay to provide the family with the best quality support.  We take the time to listen, provide strategies for coping, and can support the family emotionally and financially.

SPECIAL HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES

Holidays can be often difficult when you are caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. Country Hope can help families to access family holiday accommodation.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Caring for a child with a life-threatening illness can be difficult. It becomes very hard to make ends meet.  

Our Family Support Programs include:

Through these support programs and services developed in response to family needs, Country Hope strives to reduce the stresses that surround a family with a child diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses by extending a caring hand of assistance.