

This partnership means so much—helping us strengthen our services so that more resources and vital funds can go towards supporting sick kids and their families when they need it most. The impact you’re making is bigger than you think!
We love sharing the difference you’re making, and now everyone in the Downer community can see the direct impact of your support.
Once again, we can’t thank you enough for your generosity and continued partnership, it means the world to us.
Let’s keep working together to bring smiles to the faces of sick kids and their families
“With Downer’s incredible support, we can continue providing immediate and impactful assistance to children and families. This partnership is making a real and lasting difference.”
SERVICE | IMPACT |
Rapid TLC | Your contribution fulfilled 250 Rapid TLC requests which provided support in desperate situations, and directly impacted the lives of 1,000 children and family members. |
TLC Distraction Box | You have funded 187 TLC Distraction Boxes in hospitals nationwide and helped create 87,516 distractions for sick children during medical examinations, procedures and treatments. |
TLC Ambulance | Your contribution supported 7 TLC Ambulance memory-making trips and positively impacted the lives of 28 children and family members. |
Tap 2 Distract | Your contribution helped provide 44,628 minutes of distraction and play via the Tap 2 Distract to reduce stress and anxiety during treatments and was used 17,851 times. |
A Birthday Surprise for Daniel
Daniel’s 16th birthday wasn’t turning out as he had imagined. After months of intensive treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, he wasn’t feeling up to celebrating. That’s where our Rapid TLC Service stepped in. We surprised Daniel with a special birthday box filled with fishing gear and thoughtful gifts—because every milestone deserves to be celebrated. We even included something for his big sister, ensuring she felt just as loved and supported.
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