Kids in hospital
can feel lightyears from home

Every year close to 2 million children and young people are admitted to hospital in Australia. At Hospitals United for Sick Kids, we are on a mission to help them get home to the things they miss.

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what we do to help sick kids get home

Buying products where you see us helps sick kids get home to the things they miss. Discover the impact you can drive with your purchases.

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How can you help get sick kids home?

Make your purchase count. Buy products where you see our logo to help sick kids get home from hospital.

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Helping sick kids 

and their families

Since 2019, we have raised over $13 million for sick kids.  With the support of key partners like, Coles, Lowes, and Arnotts, we've raised funds to support projects, treatments and vital equipments to help kids in hospital get home.
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OUR ambition

$40M by 2028

Funds that support in-hospital, at-home or near-to-home treatments, projects and vital equipment.
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buy our bag tag to help sick kids get back home

As you shop to go back to school, buy the Blip bag tag and give back. This cute, unique bag charm can be added to school or personal bags and helps sick kids get back to the things they miss, like the first day of school.  

Available at selected Coles supermarkets and Lowes stores all this month.

ARNOTT’S

ARNOTT’S VARIETY PACKS

Purchase Arnott's Shapes or Tiny Teddy Biscuits 15 pack and 50 cents from sale will be donated to Hospitals United for Sick Kids

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LOWES

LOWES BUCKET HATS

Shields the sun, looks great and helps sick kids - is there anything these colourful hats can’t do? Apparently not!

Buy these brilliant bucket hats at Lowes, in store and online. $10 from every hat sold is donated to Hospitals United for Sick Kids.

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Coles Mum’s Sauses 
and Jams taste good and do good

Made from real ingredients with no artificial colours or flavours, these are a favourite of the whole family. Coles donates 50 cents from every jar sold all year round to Hospitals United for Sick Kids on their mission, so don’t forget to add these delicious delights to your grocery shop.

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LOWES BUCKET HATS

Shields the sun, looks great and helps sick kids - is there anything these colourful hats can’t do? Apparently not as they raised an incredible $326,500 to help sick kids across Australia get home to the things they miss!

A big THANK YOU to Lowes team members and customers.

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Keeping kids playing

We want kids to lead happy, healthy lives even if they’re in hospital. Here’s what we do to make sure kids can still be kids.

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Treat Your Mum Like a Queen This Mother’s Day and Support Sick Kids

Treat your mum with a comforting cup of Queen Victoria Tea and delicious Coles Mum’s Jam on scones or toast and help sick kids get home to the things they miss, like their mum.
From 30 April to 13 May, 50c from every 100-pack of Queen Victoria Tea sold at Coles goes to help sick kids and their families. 50c from every jar of Coles Mum’s Jam is donated all year round to Hospitals United for Sick Kids.
Available at Coles supermarkets

arnott’s

arnott’s variety packs

Purchase Arnott's Shapes or Tiny Teddy Biscuits 15 pack and 50 cents from sale will be donated to Hospitals United for Sick Kids

Shop Arnott’s at Coles
Arnott's Tiny Teddy and Shapes
LOWES

LOWES BUCKET HATS

Shields the sun, looks great and helps sick kids - is there anything these colourful hats can’t do?
Apparently not as they raised an incredible $326,500 to help sick kids across Australia get home to the things they miss!
A big THANK YOU to Lowes team members and customers.

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OUR MISSION

we want to get sick kids HOME to the things they
miss

Since our launch in 2019, we have raised almost $10m with the support of key partners like Coles, Lowes, Swisse Wellness and Arnott's Group to raise funds to invest into research, technology, treatments and services across every state and territory across Australia.
Take a look at the incredible impact you help create every time you purchase a product that supports us.
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$10M RAISED. 77 PROJECTS FUNDED.

437,000 KIDS HELPED.

pillar #1

Improving “in Hospital Experience” so kids can get home to the things they miss.

PILLAR #2

Improving “in Hospital Treatment” so kids can get home to the things they miss.

pillar #3

Bringing hospital care closer to home, so kids can be treated in the comfort of their own homes.

pillar #4

Funding projects, research and education to prevent hospitalisation in kids.

PILLAR #1

Our research showed us that no matter the reason a kid was in hospital, there’s one thing they all suffered from - homesickness.

PILLAR #2

Improving “in Hospital Treatment” so kids can get home to the things they miss.

PILLAR #3

Bringing hospital care closer to home, so kids can be treated in the comfort of their own homes.

PILLAR #4

Funding projects, research and education to prevent hospitalisation in kids.

Our Superpower: National Reach Local Impact.

Funds raised in your state through national partnerships support projects of greatest need in your community.

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INVOLVED

We partner with brands all over Australia. Buy product wherever you see us to support sick kids, or partner with us for impact.

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Coles Mum's Sause jar
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meet blip

Blip is a lovable space creature who is far away from home and is desperate to get back. His journey home, filled with ups and downs, brings to life the story of sick kids as they attempt to get home, back to the things they miss.

A mascot for Hospitals United for Sick Kids, Blip is known and loved by kids and adults alike. Watch out for Blip as a cute cuddly plush toy that promises to bring joy and comfort to kids across the country. Coming soon!

our partners

We are proud to partner with companies that share our vision to get kids home from hospital and back to the things they miss. To support us, our partners put products on shelves that allow Australians to give back with their purchases. Funds raised through such national partnerships are invested in locally critical projects that help sick kids and their families.

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Hospitals United for Sick Kids $2 Donation card

10th April marks the launch of our 2024 $2 Card Campaign with Coles supermarkets Australia wide.

From today until 23rd April, you can help sick kids across Australia get back to the things they miss by purchasing a $2 card at check-out instore.

This year, when you purchase products from Cucina Matese pasta and Swisse Wellness as well as selected products from Arnott’s during the promotional period, 50c from each item will also go towards supporting sick kids and their families.

This is in addition to the 50c from every jar of the Mum’s Sause range that is donated all year round!

buy the $2 card
coles

Hospitals United for Sick Kids $2 Donation card

10th April marks the launch of our 2024 $2 Card Campaign with Coles supermarkets Australia wide.

From today until 23rd April, you can help sick kids across Australia get back to the things they miss by purchasing a $2 card at check-out instore.

This year, when you purchase products from Cucina Matese pasta and Swisse Wellness as well as selected products from Arnott’s during the promotional period, 50c from each item will also go towards supporting sick kids and their families.

This is in addition to the 50c from every jar of the Mum’s Sause range that is donated all year round!

buy the $2 card

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