General News
25 June, 2025
Country Hope Dubbo appeal will help more local sick kids
Recent figures released by local not-for-profit Country Hope Dubbo have shone a spotlight on how community donations are helping local children with cancer or life threatening illnesses, and their families.
In the last 12 months, the family-centred support organisation which supports children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses has directly supported 23 families in Dubbo and surrounding communities, ensuring no child or parent faces serious illness alone.
It has not only provided valuable emotional support to very sick children and their families, but has contributed $120,000 in financial support, Country Hope Regional Coordinator Donna Falconer told The Nyngan Weekly.
“Every dollar donated goes directly towards helping our families,” Donna said. Contributions stay right here in the central west and provide life-changing support where it’s needed most, she added. Alongside other regional branches, Country Hope Dubbo provides support for those living in Binnaway, Collie, Coonamble, Dubbo, Dunedoo, Eumungerie, Forbes, Gilgandra, Gulargambone, Gulgong, Mendooran, Mudgee, Narromine, Nevertire, Nyngan, Parkes, Peak Hill, Quambone, Tooraweenah, Tomingley, Trangie, and Warren.
As the end of the financial year approaches, Country Hope Dubbo is appealing for donations to its ‘Tax Time Appeal’ that will continue to support seriously ill regional children and their families.
“Your donations could help cover the cost of accommodation or fuel for a family travelling from Dubbo to Sydney for hospital treatment; stock a pantry in Wellington or Gulgong; cover essential utility bills like electricity, phone or gas to a family in Parkes or Mudgee; or give a sick child a weekend away with their siblings to create precious memories,” Donna explained. “At a time when cost of living pressures are impacting vulnerable families caring for sick children, such local generosity can help change lives,” she said.
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