Overview
Country Hope provides family centred support programs to country children diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illnesses.
Country Hope is dedicated to developing support programs and services in response to the needs of country families. We recognise that childhood cancer or other life-threatening illnesses place incredible stress on the entire family. For this reason, we are dedicated to developing support programs and services that address their needs.
We provide:
Positive, exciting programs for diagnosed children to assist in reducing the constant stress and maximise the benefits of medical care
Support programs for the brothers and sisters of a child diagnosed with cancer or other life0threatening illness, including bereavement support
Emotional support by offering family members the opportunity to meet others in similar circumstances
Ongoing bereavement support to families who have lost a child from cancer or other life-threatening illness
Training and support to Country Hope Carers and Volunteers
Our Goals:
To reduce the stresses that surround a family with a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness such as cancer, by extending the caring hand of assistance
To operate a country based, not for profit organisation that aims to achieve the most effective application of our supporters' contributions
To provide immediate support without the red tape, when and how it is needed most
There are many worthwhile children’s charities and support organisations in Australia. Some provide camps, and some provide funding for specific items, whilst others invest in research.
Country Hope is a unique charity that sets itself apart by supporting children diagnosed with not only cancer, but a wide range of life-threatening illnesses, including rare conditions. Many of these children and their families in regional areas do not have access to adequate support and essential programs, but Country Hope is committed to ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
Country Hope offers a regional service that provides ongoing practical, financial, and emotional support to local children diagnosed with these illnesses and their families. We also facilitate the opportunity for these children and families to build special friendships and bonds with others in similar situations, as well as with dedicated medical staff.
Country Hope believes that all children diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses deserve access to the benefits of their specialised programs, which aim to improve the quality of life for children and families in NSW and North Eastern Victoria. Through these tailored programs, Country Hope is making a profound difference in the lives of those facing these immense challenges.