Overview
Country Hope is an Australian not-for-profit dedicated to providing free financial and emotional support and services to country families across parts of regional NSW and Victoria.
We recognise that childhood cancer or other life-threatening illnesses place incredible stress on the entire family. For this reason, we are committed to developing practical assistance and services tailored to individual needs.
We provide:
Financial relief towards everyday household expenses such as rent, bills, and groceries.
Support towards medication costs.
Emergency accommodation in Sydney, Melbourne etc., when ill children are quickly rushed to a metropolitan hospital.
Access to counselling and mental health resources.
Annual Time Out for Life Camp.
Art Therapy classes for diagnosed children and their siblings to assist in working through the various emotions of a cancer diagnosis or other life-threatening illnesses.
Social gatherings, including Christmas parties offering families the opportunity to meet with others in similar circumstances.
Ongoing bereavement support to families who have lost a child to cancer or other life-threatening illness.
Training and support to Country Hope Carers and Volunteers.
Our thanks to Border Trust and Adroit Insurance & Risk for their support of our Art Therapy classes.
Our Goals:
To provide immediate support without the red tape, when and how it is needed most.
To give caring assistance that reduces the stress and pressure that surrounds a family with a critically unwell child.
To successfully distribute donated funds to impacted families to achieve the most effective application.
Many children and their families in regional areas are unable to access essential medical services, programs and support close to home. However, Country Hope is committed to supporting these families in navigating the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses to ensure they receive the care they deserve.
Country Hope provides ongoing practical, financial, and emotional support to impacted families facing the unthinkable. We also facilitate the opportunity for children, siblings, parents, and grandparents to build special friendships and bonds with others in similar situations, as well as with dedicated medical professionals.
For over two decades, Country Hope has made a profound difference in the lives of countless regional and rural families who face immense challenges. We continue to strive to provide ongoing access to specialised services and tailored programs.
