Good Friday Appeal ongoing $3 million regional funding initiative
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, our smallest and sickest children will receive world-class care closer to home.
The Good Friday Appeal, in partnership with The Royal Children’s Hospital, is investing in stronger paediatric care across regional Victoria so children and families can access high-quality care closer to home. Since 2024, more than $8.5 million has been committed to regional health services across Barwon South West, Gippsland, Hume, Grampians and Loddon Mallee, funding vital paediatric equipment, specialist training, scholarships and innovative care programs.
This investment helps build local capability, reduce the need for families to travel long distances for treatment, and ensure every child, no matter where they live, can receive the best possible care.
A key goal of the RCH is to create a truly integrated paediatric service, where health services across Victoria and beyond learn from each other and share expertise and knowledge.
This funding is helping the RCH to achieve just that. This regional funding provides an opportunity for the Good Friday Appeal to acknowledge regional communities for their incredible fundraising efforts over the years and contribute to the RCH’s goal of a truly integrated paediatric service system.
Read more about our commitment to supporting Regional in 2026 here.
View our 2026 Regional Funding Flyer here.
Good Friday Appeal brings world class care to regional Victoria | Good Friday Appeal
How can you get involved with supporting the Good Friday Appeal in Regional Victoria and Southern NSW?
Regional funding areas
Barwon South West
Gippsland
Grampians
Loddon Mallee
Hume
Regional funding
Discover the impact your support has on kids like Ivy
Our Regional Funding Initiative is helping ensure children like Ivy can receive life-saving care in the Grampians, close to home.
The impact of Regional Victoria and Southern NSW on the Good Friday Appeal is nothing short of extraordinary, these communities play a pivotal role in the heart and soul of the Appeal. Year after year, the collective passion and dedication from regional areas contribute significantly to the Appeal. It is through the collaboration and support of these vibrant communities that The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has been able to help more sick kids across Australia, making a lasting and positive impact on the lives of countless children.
“We would like to acknowledge our 208 dedicated Area Managers and key fundraising partners such as the CFA, Uncle Bobs Club, RCH Auxiliaries, Lions, Rotary, and other committees. Along with our wonderful Volunteers, they have been running fundraisers, shaking tins and door knocking across the state and beyond for many years. Your commitment is truly inspiring,” Rebecca Cowan, Good Friday Appeal Executive Director.
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