Paper Cranes Children's Foundation

08/08/2025

Dying to Know Day
8th August

Today is Dying to Know Day, a national campaign that encourages all Australians to have honest conversations about death, dying, and grief — and to plan for end-of-life care.

This morning, our team attended a Compassionate Workplace workshop — a powerful reminder of the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported through loss, change, and uncertainty.

At Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, we believe that talking about grief and death doesn’t take away from the joy of life — it deepens our understanding of it.

Let’s normalise the conversation. Let’s support each other better. 💛

07/08/2025

Today, we honour one of the greatest inspirations behind Wattle Cottage and the Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation — Joey.

Your memory continues to guide everything we do. Though you weren’t able to grow up alongside the wattles we planted with your beautiful family, your spirit is deeply rooted in all we nurture and build.

As we grow, we carry you with us — always by our side, always remembered. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

07/08/2025

This !
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18vhZJxSbS/

Fionn's is holding up a mirror to the developmental and intellectual disability service system.

When did we decide that being in services means you’ve got to be a permanent self-improvement project? That your value is tied to a goal sheet? That you’re only as good as your next measurable outcome?

Sure, learning matters. Trying new things matters. But let’s not pretend that always having a goal equals having a life. Support isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about standing beside someone, not standing over them with a clipboard.

Maybe what matters most isn’t the next goal, but the person who’s already enough, just as they are.
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ID: Fionnn stands in a city center holding a cardboard sign that reads "Stop asking what my goals are."

07/08/2025

👖💙 August the 7th marks Jeans for Genes Day! 💙👖

1 in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease. That’s one in every classroom. From cancer to cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders — these conditions turn lives upside down.

But today, we wear our jeans to make a difference.

Every dollar raised helps the Children’s Medical Research Institute discover treatments and cures to give kids a healthier future.

Join us in making an impact:
💙 Donate
👖 Wear your jeans
📣 Spread the word

Together, our denim can do mighty things.

05/08/2025

Main Bathroom Makeover – Complete

We’re proud to share the completion of our newly renovated main bathroom — a calm, welcoming, and accessible space that will make a real difference for the children and families supported by Paper Cranes at Cottage

This project was made possible thanks to the generous funding from the
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland , and we are incredibly grateful for their support.

A huge thank you also goes to the talented teams who brought this space to life with care and professionalism:

Double Tap Plumbing & Drainage

First Class Tilers

Smart Electrical Solutions QLD

SKW Home Improvements

The Tile Collective

Thank you for being part of something truly meaningful.
Your contribution has created more than just a bathroom — it’s a space that offers comfort, dignity, and care when it’s needed most.

05/08/2025

Great initiative Ambulance Victoria

Ambulance Victoria has launched its first neuro-inclusion toolkit. 🚑

In an effort to help reduce sensory overload, Ambulance Victoria designed the toolkit to support neurodivergent staff and patients feel more comfortable in ambulances.

To find out more, head to 💻 https://ow.ly/mZeq50WymUQ

📷 Image: Ambulance Victoria , ABC Melbourne

05/08/2025

🎉 We’re officially ONE! 🎉

To celebrate our very first birthday at PCCF, the team stepped out for a day of curiosity, connection, and celebration.

We kicked things off with a visit to the Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS exhibition in Brisbane — an absolutely mind-blowing exploration of the human body in all its forms. From the artistry of movement to the marvels of anatomy, we wandered through the exhibit in awe of the plasticisation process (a must-see if you're in Brisbane).

To top off the day, we shared a delicious lunch at Longtime Restaurant in the heart of Brisbane city.

Here's to one amazing year down — and many more to come! 💛💚💛

29/07/2025

Meet the face behind Tilly’s Tubes Rachel Scott.
We just love what Rachel and the team are doing.

24/07/2025

Such an important information! Dear parents, good to know your "kids rights " 💪

For those of you who have been following me for a while, you're probably like: yeah, no kidding!

But, this is for any parents who are new AND TEACHERS.

I had to correct an "inclusion teacher" who was posting in a community group about how kids cannot get support unless they have a diagnosis.

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WHAT?!

A friend of mine who has a large social media following had TWO teachers, this morning, comment on his TikTok channel that kids have to have a diagnosis to get support.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - if you are a teacher or work in a school in any capacity, upskill your knowledge.

The NCCD (the body responsible for funding for children with additional needs) has the following resources available:

https://www.nccd.edu.au/tools/how-do-schools-go-about-imputing-disability

https://www.nccd.edu.au/tools/considerations-when-deciding-impute-disability

https://www.nccd.edu.au/tools/why-do-we-need-impute-disability-nccd

https://www.nccd.edu.au/tools/how-much-evidence-required-depending-levels-adjustments-when-imputing-disability

There are a bazillion more videos, but to be an "inclusion teacher" and to tell parents their kids can't get support without a diagnosis OR to not be aware of how the funding model works is negligent and directly contradicts Australian standards.

15/07/2025

Navigating the healthcare system for a child with disabilities can feel like battling against a current of bureaucracy and red …

13/07/2025

What an amazing charity. 30 years of dedication, compassion and creativity 👏 💛

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/surfers-sunrise-wheelchair-trust-tv-moment-that-moved-australia-and-inspired-a-mission-in-31-countries/8f612600-37b0-41eb-a048-f206f402da91?fbclid=IwY2xjawLgY6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpDnM9QWLbaaGv_TqI8iTx1xgEXjwIOVxWwWVoAf4Pv5-sBBQwE8WM9ivh49_aem_Z-8NVtudZCEbE2V5K7H7kw

TV moment that moved Australia and inspired a mission in 31 countriesBy Davina Smith |A day agoAlmost 30 years ago, a small charity on the Gold Coast put out a call on A Current Affair for help to build wheelchairs for children in need.And it was the generosity of viewers at home that started an ext...

11/07/2025

July is the month we gently pause, reflect, and remember.
For many of the families in our Paper Cranes community, July holds the weight of anniversaries, birthdays that never came, or memories of hospital rooms, final hugs, and deep, aching love.

At Paper Cranes Children's Foundation, we honour bereaved parents this month—and always.

We know that grief doesn’t follow a calendar. But when July arrives, it can stir hearts in powerful, quiet ways. If this month brings heaviness to your world, please know:

✨ Your child is remembered.
✨ Your grief is valid.
✨ You are not alone.

We hold space with you. We whisper their name alongside yours.
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