Celebrating our achievements and building a brighter future

January 2025 | Expected time to read: 3 minutes

End of year Foundation Forum at SCHF

At Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), we’re proud to reflect on recent milestones that demonstrate our impact and commitment to changing the future for sick kids. These achievements, made possible by the generosity of our donors, highlight our dedication to excellence and innovation. Here are just a few recent highlights:

Recognition for transformational giving

SCHF was honoured to be named a finalist for the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s (FIA) Best Transformational Gift award. This nomination reflects our efforts to foster impactful partnerships that change lives.

Best Transformational Gift Finalist 2025 award given to Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation

Sharing our success at the Big 4 Conference

In October, Caroline, Director of Trusts & Foundations at SCHF, and Todd, the CEO of Kids with Cancer Foundation, co-presented at the Big 4 Conference, showcasing the $10.5 million transformational gift that will help create a world-class Cancer Centre at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This partnership underscores the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change.

Caroline, Director of Trusts & Foundations at SCHF, and Todd, the CEO of Kids with Cancer Foundation at the Big 4 Conference

Launch of the Humpty Dumpty Paediatric Gait Lab

In September, we celebrated the opening of the Humpty Dumpty Paediatric Gait Analysis Laboratory at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This cutting-edge facility, made possible by the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, is transforming care for children with movement disorders.

Ribbon cutting at the Humpty Dumpty Gait Lab opening ceremony

Promoting the power of Music Therapy

We teamed up with Don Spencer, founder of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, to create inspiring videos promoting the benefits of music therapy. This initiative highlights the therapeutic power of creativity in healing.

Don Spencer, founder of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation sitting on a chair

Advocating for sustainability in the charity sector

In November, our Trusts and Foundations team hosted a meeting of the Trusts and Foundations Working Group, bringing together nearly 40 representatives from charities and not-for-profits. The discussion focused on the groundbreaking “Pay What it Takes” report by the Centre for Social Impact and Social Ventures Australia.

This report challenges the misconception that charities should operate with minimal overheads, revealing the true costs of delivering social change. With insights from Lisa Allan (The Smith Family) and Armine Nalbandian (Centre for Social Impact), the presentation emphasised the importance of funding indirect costs like IT, HR, and impact reporting to ensure charities can thrive.

For a deeper dive into this important topic, read our blog summarising the key points and access the full “Pay What it Takes” report on the Social Ventures Australia website.

A group of professionals smiling and laughing

Looking ahead

As we celebrate these milestones, we remain focused on driving innovation and delivering exceptional care for children and families. Your support makes these achievements possible, and we invite you to join us in changing the future for sick kids.

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