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By Mail Please make a cheque or money order out to ‘Good Friday Appeal’ and post, along with your contact details or GFA fundraising registration number, to: Good Friday AppealPO Box 14744Melbourne  VIC  8001 Direct Transfer You can make a direct transfer to our account online or at a NAB branch. Bank Account details for online […]

1930s. Where it all started. In 1931, the Children’s Hospital in Melbourne was at risk of closure due to soaring costs, overcrowding and under resourcing. On hearing this, a team of journalists from The Sporting Globe, part of the Herald and Weekly Times, decided to hold a sports carnival to raise money for sick children. […]

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The strength of the Good Friday Appeal lies with the thousands of people who volunteer their expertise, time and talent to organise fundraising activities throughout the year. Since 1931, over hundreds of millions has been raised to deliver the best possible care to patients and their families at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. Your donations […]

Are you keen to raise money for our great hospital, be part of the wonderful Good Friday Appeal community, attend an event, or simply donate? Find out how you can give for the kids. Watch this highlights video of the Appeal

The Royal Children’s Hospital — 2026 at a glance 750,000 kids and families cared for Every single one of them matters — and your support makes their care possible. 85,415 families found help in our ED Day or night, the Emergency Department was there when families needed it most. 53,450 children were admitted to a […]

How your giving is used $25.2M total raised in 2026 Patient & Family Care 32% Research 26% Education & Training 23% Regional Support 15% Equipment & Technology 5% Patient & Family Care — Art therapy, oncology navigation, virtual care and the Family Hub — care for the whole family, not just the patient. Below are […]