Wattle Cottage

Wattle Cottage A haven of care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Located in Springwood, QLD

Inspired by Joey & Carmella’s courage, we offer 24/7 respite & support, ensuring families can rest while their loved ones receive exceptional care.

Daffodil Day 2025 – August 21stToday, Australians across the country come together to give hope to those impacted by can...
25/08/2025

Daffodil Day 2025 – August 21st

Today, Australians across the country come together to give hope to those impacted by cancer. Daffodil Day is about raising awareness, celebrating resilience, and showing support for people and families affected by this disease.

Cancer touches almost every family in some way — almost 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed by the age of 85. By spreading awareness and sharing the message of hope, we can help shine a light on the importance of research, care, and support.

Let’s come together this August to remember, support, and give hope.

Fundraise here: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/fundraising

Our new utility room at Wattle Cottage is ready!Thanks to the generous support of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Q...
12/08/2025

Our new utility room at Wattle Cottage is ready!
Thanks to the generous support of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland, Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation now has a fully functional utility room.
We’d also like to thank SKW Home Improvements , Double Tap Plumbing & Drainage , Smart Electrical Solutions QLD , First Class Tilers , and Galia (our Ikea flat-pack wizard) for bringing this project to life.
This new space will be used for in-house laundry and for cleaning and safely storing clinical consumables, helping us better care for the children and families we support.










August 8th, we honour one of the greatest inspirations behind Wattle Cottage and the Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation ...
12/08/2025

August 8th, 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. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

Main bathroom is officially complete! Minus a few minor adjustments 🥰
12/08/2025

Main bathroom is officially complete! Minus a few minor adjustments 🥰

Main Bathroom Makeover – CompleteWe’re proud to share the completion of our newly renovated main bathroom — a calm, welc...
06/08/2025

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.

🎉 We’re officially ONE! 🎉To celebrate our very first birthday at PCCF, the team stepped out for a day of curiosity, conn...
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! 💛💚💛

A beautiful morning spent at the Club Southside Breakfast this weekend just been, surrounded by passionate community le...
12/06/2025

A beautiful morning spent at the Club Southside Breakfast this weekend just been, surrounded by passionate community leaders and local changemakers.

We’re so grateful to have received a community grant to support the ongoing work of Wattle Cottage, and honoured to be acknowledged during the event for the impact of Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation.

Thank you to the Club Southside for recognising the importance of what we do. 💛




11/05/2025

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

Today, we celebrate all the incredible mums out there—the ones who are with us, the ones we hold in our hearts, the dads who step up and wear both hats, and the amazing souls who take on the mothering role with love and compassion.

At Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, we are especially grateful for the caregivers and nurturers who support our children with endless love, strength, and kindness. You are the heartbeats that keep our community thriving.

To every mum, stepmum, foster mum, carer, and mother figure—you are truly appreciated. Thank you for the sacrifices, the smiles, and the unwavering support you give every single day.

💕 Happy Mother’s Day to you all. 💕

Rest easy beautiful boy 💔 Forever 7
03/05/2025

Rest easy beautiful boy 💔
Forever 7

They gave their tomorrow so we could have our today. We remember. We honour. We thank you.Lest We Forget
25/04/2025

They gave their tomorrow so we could have our today.

We remember.
We honour.
We thank you.

Lest We Forget

The limes and oranges at Wattle Cottage are thriving! There’s nothing better than homegrown produce—fresh, local, and su...
09/04/2025

The limes and oranges at Wattle Cottage are thriving!

There’s nothing better than homegrown produce—fresh, local, and sustainable.

A little slice of citrus heaven! 🍋🍋‍🟩

They’ve done it again!A second generous donation from Dulux – we’re so grateful for the continued support.Huge thanks to...
04/04/2025

They’ve done it again!

A second generous donation from Dulux – we’re so grateful for the continued support.

Huge thanks to Dulux Australia and the team at Dulux Underwood for backing our vision once more! ❤️

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