From accommodation and groceries to travel assistance, proceeds from The Good Home are helping families stay close to their child’s care.

When a child is seriously ill or injured, a family’s world can change in an instant. For many families, it can mean unexpected travel, accommodation costs, time away from work, mounting household bills, and the challenge of caring for other family members while remaining by their child’s side.

Thanks to the generosity of The Advertiser Foundation, Villawood and the success of The Good Home, families facing some of the toughest moments of their lives at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) have been able to receive practical financial support when they need it most.

A $150,000 contribution from proceeds of the 2025 Good Home auction has provided financial assistance to families with a child receiving care through the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Over the past year, this support has helped hospital families access essentials such as:

  • Short-term accommodation close to the hospital
  • Grocery and fuel vouchers
  • Emergency household assistance
  • Transport and travel support
  • Other practical needs that help families remain focused on their child’s care and recovery

Every request is different. Some families require support for a few days, while others are navigating months of treatment, long-distance travel, lost income, or significant changes to family life.

One mother, who had travelled from regional SA while her child received extended treatment, faced mounting financial pressure after taking leave from work. Through the WCH Foundation’s Family Support Program, she received assistance with accommodation and groceries, allowing her to remain close to her child throughout their hospital stay.

Because of support from partners like The Advertiser Foundation, families can stay close to their child, attend critical appointments, maintain essential household expenses and focus on what matters most: their child’s treatment and recovery.

The $150,000 raised through The Good Home is making a real and direct difference to families across South Australia and beyond, helping ensure that financial hardship does not become a barrier to care.

The success of The Good Home has created a lasting impact beyond the walls of the hospital. Every dollar raised has helped provide comfort, stability and practical support for families when they need it most and helping keep families together during some of life’s most difficult moments.