OUR PROJECT
We are raising funds to expand our TLC Ambulance program to South Australia in order to create a vital resource for children in palliative care and their families. Our aim is to provide them with the opportunity to visit their most cherished destinations in a medically safe, custom-built vehicle. By supporting this initiative, we can offer these children and their families the chance to enjoy and create lasting special moments together, bringing comfort, joy, and cherished memories during difficult times.
OUR PROJECT
We are raising funds to expand our TLC Ambulance program to South Australia in order to create a vital resource for children in palliative care and their families. Our aim is to provide them with the opportunity to visit their most cherished destinations in a medically safe, custom-built vehicle.Â
By supporting this initiative, we can offer these children and their families the chance to enjoy and create lasting special moments together, bringing comfort, joy, and cherished memories during difficult times.
HELP US RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HELP US RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WHO IS TLC FOR KIDS?
Since 1998, TLC for Kids has given relief and much-needed distraction to sick children and their families during stressful and traumatic situations. In hospitals across Australia, our services have been used over 14.2 million times and counting. Our critical support programs are now being used over 1 million times per year, and we are constantly working towards doing more and reaching more children and families in need.
WHO IS TLC FOR KIDS?
Since 1998, TLC for Kids has given relief and much-needed distraction to sick children and their families during stressful and traumatic situations. In hospitals across Australia, our services have been used over 14.2 million times and counting. Our critical support programs are now being used over 1 million times per year, and we are constantly working towards doing more and reaching more children and families in need.
WHAT IS THE TLC AMBULANCE?
In 2019, the TLC Ambulance began delivering special moments tosick children in palliative care, transporting them to their most treasured places to experience that joy one last time. The experience will be captured and commemorated for the family
THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND
The TLC Ambulance is the first program of its kind in Australia, offering an immersive and engaging experience that differentiates the vehicle from other patient transport vehicles. The TLC Ambulance is more than just a vehicle – it offers a beautiful, memorable day out for families to treasure forever.Â
WHAT IS THE TLC AMBULANCE?
In 2019, the TLC Ambulance began delivering special moments tosick children in palliative care, transporting them to their most treasured places to experience that joy one last time. The experience will be captured and commemorated for the family
THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND
The TLC Ambulance is the first program of its kind in Australia, offering an immersive and engaging experience that differentiates the vehicle from other patient transport vehicles. The TLC Ambulance is more than just a vehicle – it offers a beautiful, memorable day out for families to treasure forever.Â
A TRIP HOME TO PAT THE FAMILY DOG
A TRIP TO HAVE FUN AT LUNA PARK
A TRIP TO WATCH A FINAL SUNSET
A TRIP TO A FAVOURITE PARK
A TRIP HOME TO PAT THE FAMILY DOG
A TRIP TO HAVE FUN AT LUNA PARK
A TRIP TO WATCH A FINAL SUNSET
A TRIP TO A FAVOURITE PARK
HOW IT WORKS
- TLC for Kids fields Requests from paediatric referrers
- Paramedics are organised to drive the vehicle
- TLC for Kids team members meet the family to prepare for the trip
- The TLC Ambulance safely provides round-trip transport for the child and their family to a treasured destination
- The family receive a photo album and a package of photos and footage that capture the beautiful moments and memories created during their trip, made possible by the TLC Ambulance
HOW IT WORKS
- TLC for Kids fields Requests from paediatric referrers
- Paramedics are organised to drive the vehicle
- TLC for Kids team members meet the family to prepare for the trip
- The TLC Ambulance safely provides round-trip transport for the child and their family to a treasured destination
- The family receive a photo album and a package of photos and footage that capture the beautiful moments and memories created during their trip, made possible by the TLC Ambulance
HOW IT STARTED
Prior to the TLC Ambulance, there was no system available in Australia to provide medically appropriate transport for terminally ill patients, other than standard hospital to hospital, hospital to home or home to hospital transfers.
The TLC Ambulance service was developed as a response to this gap. The service was greatly informed by conversations with a TLC Mum, Jemima (an Ambulance Victoria Paramedic), who offered invaluable advice as someone who has experienced the loss of a child due to terminal illness.
It came to light that an important component of caring for and humanising terminally ill patients is being able to provide, as much as possible, for a special, final request of the patient and their family. This provides comfort for the patient and enables the family to create happy memories to take with them into the future.
Most palliative patients have medical requirements that make normal transport difficult or impossible, and this is, therefore, a significant impediment to fulfilling their very special requests.
This is when, in 2019 we were honoured to partner with Ambulance Victoria for our first ever TLC Ambulance.
HOW IT STARTED
Prior to the TLC Ambulance, there was no system available in Australia to provide medically appropriate transport for terminally ill patients, other than standard hospital to hospital, hospital to home or home to hospital transfers.Â
The TLC Ambulance service was developed as a response to this gap. The service was greatly informed by conversations with a TLC Mum, Jemima (an Ambulance Victoria Paramedic), who offered invaluable advice as someone who has experienced the loss of a child due to terminal illness.Â
It came to light that an important component of caring for and humanising terminally ill patients is being able to provide, as much as possible, for a special, final request of the patient and their family. This provides comfort for the patient and enables the family to create happy memories to take with them into the future.Â
Most palliative patients have medical requirements that make normal transport difficult or impossible, and this is, therefore, a significant impediment to fulfilling their very special requests.
This is when, in 2019 we were honoured to partner with Ambulance Victoria for our first ever TLC Ambulance.
Thank you to our valued partners of our TLC Ambulance in South Australia
