Friends of TLC

Join now for just $1 a week and support sick kids and families in their hardest moments.

Children and families supported by TLC for Kids

Why $1 matters

Every day, we all spend small amounts without thinking, a coffee, a snack, a subscription. But that same $1 can do something extraordinary like bring comfort to a sick child and relief to a family in crisis.

At TLC for Kids, every dollar has a direct impact:

Rapid TLC requests: Toys, games, and experiences that bring smiles when they’re needed most.
The TLC Ambulance: Special memory-making outings for children in palliative care and their families.
TLC Distraction Box and Tap 2 Distract app: Tools and technology that bring joy and calm to kids in hospital

It doesn’t take much to change everything for a family in need.

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How your $1 a week helps

$1 a weekBrings urgent comfort in hospital with a Rapid TLC request.

$5 a weekHelps deliver multiple Rapid TLC requests each month.

$10 a weekHelps fuel the TLC Ambulance so families can share a precious outing together.

Small amounts with big impact because every child matters.

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Help us reach 2 million minutes of comfort

This year, we want to reach 2 million minutes of distraction for sick kids through our Tap 2 Distract app.

Every Friend of TLC brings us closer because $1 a week means more time where kids feel calm, comforted, and cared for.

Help reach 2 million minutes

Children using the Tap 2 Distract app for comfort

Our impact

4,172+

Occasions of service every day

24-48 hours

urgent and tailored support

Live Tracker

Moments of care since 1998

These numbers only exist because of people like you.

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Liam and his family enjoying a special day together

Liam’s TLC Ambulance journey

Liam is five years old and lives with chronic lung disease and Dandy-Walker syndrome, which affects his development and hearing. Thanks to the TLC Ambulance and South Australian Ambulance Service volunteers, Liam and his family were able to spend a special day together at the Adelaide Zoo. Despite the cold and rain, Liam’s sister loved splashing through puddles while Liam enjoyed watching the animals who didn’t mind the weather.

“It was such a great day and it will be a very memorable event for us as a family. We never would have thought such a rainy, cold day would have been so good!”
— Liam’s mum

For Liam’s family, the day was about more than the zoo. It was a chance to be together outside hospital walls and create memories they’ll always treasure.

This is what your $1 a week makes possible.

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Why become a Friend of TLC

It’s affordable. Just $1 a week.

It’s flexible and reliable. Adjust anytime while still making a lasting impact every week.

It’s powerful. Together, Friends of TLC create thousands of moments every year.

This isn’t about one person giving a lot. It’s about a community giving a little, consistently and making an enormous difference.

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A family’s gratitude

TLC had such an impact on my family. The support they gave us was amazing, and during difficult times it brought relief that made things a little easier to get through.

It wasn’t just the help. Spending fun days out as a family and connecting with other families going through similar hardships made us feel part of a special community. These are memories l will treasure forever, and I will always be grateful.

– N.M

Your support in action

James, 9: Celebrated his birthday outside of hospital with cake and tickets to Beauty and The Beast after surgery.

Isabella, 7: Visited her school in style with the TLC Ambulance, dressed as Elsa for Sparkle Week.

Sunshine Hospital: Healthcare staff call the TLC Distraction Box “invaluable” for bringing smiles during procedures.

Tap 2 Distract: Over 1,000 posters placed in hospitals, giving kids instant access to calm and distraction.

Your $1 a week helps make these moments possible.

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TLC Ambulance helping children and families

Trusted. Registered. Impactful.

• Australian Registered Charity (ACNC)

• DGR-1 Status. All donations are tax deductible

• Incorporated Association (Victoria)

ABN: 34 335 920 537 | 100% transparent impact reporting

Frequently asked questions

Is online giving safe?

Yes. All donations are processed securely, and your details are protected.

Am I locked into a contract?

No, it’s flexible and reliable. Adjust anytime while still making a lasting impact every week.

How is $1 used?

Your $1 contributes to urgent care moments. From a final memory-making trip for a child in palliative care and their family, to a device to help a child communicate, or a simple toy to brighten a difficult day.

Why not a one-off donation?

One-off donations help in the moment. But ongoing support lets us plan ahead and respond fast when urgent needs arise.

How do I update my payment details?

You can update your details by emailing our support team at info@tlcforkids.org.au

Where can I find my tax statement?

We’ll provide you with an annual consolidated statement so you can easily claim your tax-deductible donations.

Why TLC for Kids?

We’re the only children’s charity in Australia that tailors services to provide support when and where they are needed most, with urgent assistance within 24 to 48 hours. From Rapid TLC moments and Distraction Boxes, to Tap 2 Distract and the TLC Ambulance, your support delivers care when it’s needed most.

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TLC Ambulance helping children and families in Melbourne

What families say

Love what the whole team at TLC for Kids stands for! Your kindness and dedication to bringing little bubbles of joy into people’s lives when they need it most is truly inspiring.

– S.K