Albanese Government Supports Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal

On Good Friday, the Albanese Government is investing to strengthen world-class healthcare for children as part of Good Friday Appeal in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital.

This year marks 95 years of the Good Friday Appeal, celebrating nearly a century of the Victorian community coming together to support young patients and their families.

The Government will provide $2 million to the Royal Children’s Hospital to improve access to specialised healthcare for children across Victoria and to expand its health information service for children and young people nationwide.

This builds on the $6 million already committed by the Government to the Good Friday Appeal, supporting life-changing treatment, world-class research, leadership, and training. The funding also helps attract leading medical professionals to care for children from Victoria and across Australia.

Last year, the Good Friday Appeal, in partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital, distributed $3 million to 41 regional health services to fund equipment, training, and education.

This support enabled families to receive care closer to home and was described as a “game changer” by regional health providers.

Each year, thousands of volunteers contribute their time, skills, and creativity to organise fundraising events and activities, culminating in the annual telethon on Good Friday.

Anyone wishing to contribute or learn more about the patients, volunteers, and staff can visit: www.goodfridayappeal.com.au

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“For 95 years, the Good Friday Appeal has been about people pitching in and helping those who need it most. That’s the Australian way.”

“Nothing matters more than the health and wellbeing of our children, and this funding will help ensure more kids receive the care they need, closer to home.”

“The Royal Children’s Hospital does incredible work, and this investment will help them reach more children across Victoria.”

“I thank every volunteer and supporter who makes the Good Friday Appeal possible — your generosity is changing lives.”

Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles:

“The Albanese Government’s support for the Good Friday Appeal is about improving access to healthcare in regional Victoria, bringing care closer to home and reducing the burden on families.”

“Having grown up with the Good Friday Appeal, I know Victorians will be digging deep today in support of a truly worthwhile cause.”

Quotes attributable to Minister Mark Butler:

“The Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital is a fantastic cause with a proud history.”

“The hospital uses these funds to support projects that elevate paediatric care and extend high-quality services to more children and families, in more places, closer to home.”

Source: Australian Government/Media