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9,000+
positive experiences delivered to children and families across South Australia.
Moments that Matter
Unite4Kids Foundation supports the brave children and their families facing serious illness and hardship by providing vital care, comfort, and hope.
Born from Experience. Driven by Compassion.
Unite4Kids began with one family’s experience of childhood cancer and a heartfelt determination to give back.
In 2014, six-year-old Holly Mead was diagnosed with childhood cancer. Over two and a half years of treatment, her family experienced firsthand the fear, uncertainty and challenges of serious childhood illness, but also the extraordinary kindness of charities and communities who brought comfort, support and precious moments of joy.
Those moments mattered. And they inspired something bigger.
What began as a community fundraising initiative has grown into an independent charitable Foundation, bringing people together to support children and families facing serious illness, disability and hardship.
Today, Unite4Kids continues to turn compassion into action, working alongside trusted charities and community partners to create meaningful support, connection and moments of joy.
Our Impact
Together, we make a real difference
Unite4Kids brings communities together to fund joy, care and vital support for children and families through hospital programs, counselling, respite services and community initiatives.
Through trusted charity partners, Unite4Kids helps fund practical support, emotional care and moments of joy for children and families when they need it most.
IMPACT FIGURES · JULY 2025 TO JUNE 2026
630+
Captain Starlight Rocket Round visits bringing joy to children in hospital and remote communities.
7,852
children, families and healthcare staff reached through 50 Clown Doctors visit days at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre.
130+
family support experiences funded, plus 45 counselling sessions, 32 tutoring sessions and 25 respite nights.
186
children and young people supported through Childhood Cancer Association programs and services.
Get Involved
Ways to Unite
There are so many ways to make a difference. Bring your school, workplace, community, friends or family together and turn what you love doing into support for children and families.
Schools
Run a Pyjama Day, Colour Run or student-led fundraiser and bring your school community together.
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Businesses
Partner with us through sponsorship, workplace giving or a staff fundraising challenge.
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Community
Host an event with your club, group, friends or family and turn what you love into support.
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Highlights
“Moments from our community“
Our Supporters
Thank you for helping to create moments that matter.
AMBASSADOR
Josh Hawkins
Social Media Comedian
Known as Hi Josh to his 4 million+ followers, Josh is a much‑loved Australian comedian and family man.
“Unite4Kids is important to my wife and I as we have personally experienced the impact that this kind of support is to kids who need treatment and their families. The support can be life changing by just bringing a little bit of hope to families!”
We'd love to hear from you
Phone
0418 824 254
Address
1/339 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Registered charity
Unite4Kids Foundation is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. ABN 49 686 329 224.
Moments that Matter.
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