The strength of the Good Friday Appeal lies with the thousands of people who volunteer their expertise, time and talent to organise fundraising activities throughout the year.

Since 1931, over $492 million has been raised to deliver the best possible care to patients and their families at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. Your donations support projects in the following areas:

• ground-breaking research
• state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• patient and family centred care programs
• fostering staff excellence through education programs, scholarships and fellowships to attract and retain the brightest minds

This incredible contribution demonstrates the power of the community coming together to support a wonderful cause.

People get involved in the Good Friday Appeal in numerous ways, through events and collection groups in regional towns and metropolitan Melbourne as well as our official fundraisers who come up with creative ideas to bring together their family, friends and colleagues.

It is thanks to the support of the community that the Appeal continues to grow while maintaining and respecting its long and proud 94 year history.

The Good Friday Appeal is supported by a small team who works closely with our generous partners, supporters, collection groups and fundraisers by providing tools, resources and advice to support our fundraisers.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, makes an enormous difference to helping The Royal Children’s Hospital to be a great hospital, providing world class care and continuing their work in leading the way as one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, helping kids live healthy lives and realise their full potential.

2025 Regional Funding Announcement

The Good Friday Appeal is taking The Royal Children’s Hospital excellence into the regions to support regional paediatric health services funding $3 million to 41 regional health services in 2025.

A $3 million investment will provide a significant boost to regional health services, supporting critical projects such as upgrading lifesaving equipment, offering additional training, and providing scholarships for healthcare professionals.

The Good Friday Appeal is committed to supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital in extending their care beyond the four walls of the hospital, building to improve the health outcomes of children all over Victoria.