Ways to donate

You can make a difference to a sick child….

Each year, Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital cares for an increasing number of children. This growing demand adds extra pressures to replace or buy the newest equipment, provide specialist programs and provide healthcare support for our families.

With the support of our family (businesses and individuals in our community - people like you), we can continue to help to improve the quality of life for our young patients, now and in the future.

Every donation to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital that is specified to a particular medical discipline or service is directed accordingly and held in trust for that specific purpose. General donations to the Children's Hospital are directed to the area of greatest need at the Hospital, as determined by the Executive through a priority "wishlist" system.

If you would like to know more about how you can make a difference to a sick child please contact us on (02) 4921 4492.

Donations

Kaleidoscope - John Hunter children's Hospital appreciates all donations and you can make a contribution by downloading, printing and completing the form below before returning it to us together with your cheque or credit card details or by making an Electronic Funds Transfer.

Donations to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital of $2 or more are tax deductible and a tax receipt will be issued to you after your donation has been processed.

Please give generously.

Ways to donate

Online

Visit our page on Everyday Hero to donate online.

Electronic Funds Transfer

You may like to make a direct credit donation through your bank - please add the reference "JHCH donation" so your donation is credited to the correct account:

Westpac Bank
Account Name: Hunter New England Local Health District
BSB: 032-099
Account No: 520642
Reference: JHCH donation

Mail/fax

We appreciate all donations and you can make a contribution by downloading, printing and completing the donation form before returning it to us together with your cheque or credit card details.

The form can be faxed to (02) 4921 3599 or mailed to:
Fundraising Department
John Hunter Children's Hospital
Locked Bag 1
HRMC NSW 2310

Payroll Deductions

For just a few dollars you can make a big difference to a sick child.

Many companies encourage their staff to participate in Workplace Giving Programs through payroll deductions.

You and your work colleagues can support our sick kids by making regular donations that are automatically deducted from your pre-tax pay.

We suggest you speak to your Payroll or HR Department to organise your donation to be paid directly from your pre-tax salary every pay to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital. This means that you enjoy the benefits of tax deductibility immediately.

For more information on payroll deductions please visit the Australian Taxation Office website.

Bequests

A Bequest is a gift left in your Will, it is a simple way to leave a wonderful legacy to support us in caring for sick children. A valid and up to date Will is an important legal document that ensures your wishes are fulfilled after death, assists your loved ones at a difficult time and has little or no impact on your current lifestyle. We recommend that you consult a solicitor on all matters relating to your Will.

Types of Bequests

Residuary bequest - This is simply a gift of whatever is left of your estate (or a percentage thereof) after all your other gifts, taxes and debts have been fulfilled, giving you the comfort of knowing that your loved ones will be provided for whilst also providing your support to the sick children we care for. Residuary bequests retain their value over the years, regardless of inflation, as they are not specific amounts of money.

Pecuniary bequest - This is a gift of a set dollar amount determined by you at the time of drawing up or altering your Will.

Specific bequest - This is a gift of an item of specific value to be passed on to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital in order to generate funds, eg, real estate, paintings, jewellery etc.

How to word a bequest

Residuary bequest

I give, devise and bequeath to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital free from all duties, the following ______ percentage OR the remainder of my estate and direct that the receipt of the Executive Director for the time being will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.

Pecuniary bequest

I give devise and bequeath to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital free from all duties, the following $______ amount and direct that the receipt of the Executive Director for the time being will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.

Specific bequest

I give, devise and bequeath to Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital free from all duties, the following _________ item/s and direct that the receipt of the Executive Director for the time being will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.

Gifts in kind

Children in hospital sometimes require a little extra comfort and entertainment to help pass the time.

During the course of the year we need various items that can be donated. Examples of these are:

New Colour pencils, crayons and Textas
New Children's Books - for ages 0 to 5 years
New Children's DVD's - Rated G
New Children's Playstation or WII console games - Rated G

If you are able to assist us with any of the above items, please contact our Fundraising Department (02) 4921 4492.

Due to Health Department regulations, we are unable to accept used toys or books.

Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital is always in need of pro bono professional services. Donation of goods in kind such as graphic design, printing, raffle or auction prizes, catering and event production services are vital to our success.

Goods in Kind donations are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt.

If you or your company would like to assist by making a donation of goods or services in kind, please contact us on (02) 4921 4492.

Life celebrations

Kaleidoscope - John Hunter Children's Hospital has a partnership with Everyday Hero which offers an online special occasion fundraising facility for our supporters.

You can create your very own fundraising page called a "Hero Page", which takes just a few minutes. Once your Hero Page is set up, you can email a link to your webpage to your family, friends and colleagues and ask them to support you in your fundraising efforts.

Are you the sort of person that nobody knows what to buy you for a special occasion? Then why not set up a Birthday, Anniversary or Wedding fundraising page and let your friends and family make donations in lieu of gifts.

You and your family may wish to honour a loved one and donate in their memory or arrange donations in lieu of flowers. A family "Hero Page" can be set up and no matter where your family is they can access the page online.

The people who support you will receive an online tax-deductible receipt via email and can leave a message for you on your personal "Hero Page".

Enjoy a Physical Challenge

Are you the adventurous kind? You can also join an event to challenge yourself and have your family and friends support you. There are a number of challenging events during the year including City2Surf, Run4Fun, Lake Macquarie Running Festival, Live for Kids Cycle Challenge just to name a few.

To find out more visit our page on Everyday Hero.

Of course you can organise your own challenge - if you have some ideas please give us a call to discuss.

The people who support you will receive an online tax-deductible receipt via email and can leave a message for you on your personal "Hero Page" and your "Hero Meter" will track your progress.

Anonymously

We have a number of very generous donors who provide fantastic support and do so anonymously. If you would like your gift to remain anonymous please let us know.