Paper Cranes Children's Foundation

10/04/2026

💛 It’s Not Just Care… It’s Giving Time Back 💛

One of the most common things we hear from families is this:
👉 “We just want time… time to be together.”

When you’re caring for a child with high and complex medical needs, the day-to-day can feel constant, care routines, medications, equipment, appointments, monitoring… it rarely pauses.

And in the middle of all of that, something so simple can slip away…
✨ just being mum, dad, brother, sister… just being a family.

At Paper Cranes, our role isn’t just to provide care, it’s to ease some of the daily pressures and demands, so families have more space for what truly matters:

🤍 Laughing together
🤍 Creating memories
🤍 Sharing quiet moments
🤍 Playing, connecting, and simply being present
🤍 Enjoying meals together without rushing

Because those moments aren’t small, they are everything.

This is why respite matters.
This is why support matters.
This is why we do what we do.

💛 Giving care… so families can have time.

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

What a day. What a community.

This International Women’s Day, we raised just shy of $3,000 and every dollar is going toward supporting children and families at Wattle Cottage.

To -it Bakery and Cafe your internal fundraiser was incredible. Thank you for showing up in such a big way.

To Well & Able your continued support means more than you know.

And to everyone who donated raffle prizes or supported in any way, you helped us create something full of care, connection, and purpose.

We are so grateful.

31/03/2026

💛 Easter at Paper Cranes 💛

Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness, a moment to pause and reflect on what truly matters.

At Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, we know that for many families, Easter can look a little different. It may be spent in hospital rooms, managing complex care, or holding space for both love and grief at the same time.

And yet, even in these moments, there is still hope.
In quiet cuddles.
In shared smiles.
In the strength of families walking incredibly difficult journeys together.

Easter reminds us that light can exist alongside hardship and that even the smallest moments of joy can mean everything.

🤍 To all the families we support, we see you, we honour you, and we walk beside you.

And today, we also want to make a very special mention…

💛 Happy Easter to our incredible staff and volunteers. 💛

Your compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to families is what makes everything we do possible. You show up with heart, patience, and kindness every single day, often in ways that go unseen, but never unappreciated.

You are the reason families feel supported, understood, and not alone.

Thank you for all that you do. 🤍

Wishing everyone a gentle Easter filled with love, comfort, and moments of peace.

30/03/2026

💛 The Hidden Reality of Caregiver Burnout 💛

Behind every child with complex medical needs is a parent, a carer, a family, quietly carrying more than most people will ever see.

Right now, across Australia, there is growing awareness around caregiver burnout and for good reason.

Families supporting children with high and complex medical needs and life-limiting conditions are often:
• Managing round-the-clock care
• Navigating multiple medical systems
• Living with constant uncertainty
• Putting their own wellbeing last

And yet, access to specialised, appropriate respite care remains incredibly limited.

This is why conversations around respite, family-centred care, and holistic support are more important than ever.

At Paper Cranes, we see this every day and it’s exactly why we are building Wattle Cottage.

Not just as a place for children, but as a space where:
🤍 Families can rest
🤍 Carers can breathe
🤍 Siblings feel included
🤍 Support feels human, not clinical

Because supporting a child means supporting the whole family.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone and your experience matters.

Let’s keep this conversation going. 💬

26/03/2026

Its a very busy day , but we cant miss the Purple Day.

No pictures today, but we are wearing all shades of purple for all Epilepsy warriors 💜 💜 💜

25/03/2026

💛 Say Their Name Day | 25 March 2026 💛

This Wednesday marks Say Their Name Day, a beautiful initiative by Red Nose Grief and Loss that brings families, friends, and communities together in remembrance, compassion, and connection.

Saying a baby or child’s name out loud is one of the most powerful acts of kindness we can offer. It acknowledges their life, their love, and the space they will always hold in our hearts.

At Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, we understand how deeply this matters.

Today, we say their names…
Carmella, Callum, Joshua Daniel, Joy (Joey T), Maya, Mia, Madelyn M, Ryley, Maximillian, McKenzie, Madalyn C, Joey C, William, Jacob and the many other children we have known, supported, and had to say goodbye to far too soon.

Their legacy lives on through our work, supporting families in the community and building Wattle Cottage.
It lives on in the quiet, meaningful moments:
🌿 Checking on Joey’s wattles
📖 Reading treasured thank you and Christmas cards, again and again
🌹 Pruning the beautiful roses in the memorial alley
🤍 Caring for donated medical equipment that once supported little lives

These are more than memories, they are small but powerful reminders that love and compassion never leave us.

Their stories continue to inspire everything we are building, a place of care, compassion, and connection for families walking incredibly difficult journeys.

For bereaved parents, having your child remembered, spoken about, and honoured is not just important, it’s everything.

This March, Red Nose Australia is hosting Say Their Name Day remembrance services across the country. If you’re seeking a space to remember, grieve, and connect, we gently encourage you to attend a service near you or online.

💛 Say their name
💛 Honour their life
💛 Keep their memory alive

23/03/2026

💛 A Beautiful Touch of Generosity 💛

We are so incredibly grateful to BlacKandles for their generous donation of these gorgeous branded diffusers, they have completely elevated our Paper Cranes studio, work area, and office space.

From the moment you walk in, the scent creates a sense of calm, warmth, and comfort, something that feels so aligned with everything we stand for at Paper Cranes. We truly couldn’t have chosen a more perfect fragrance for our surroundings.

It’s these thoughtful touches that make a space feel not just functional, but welcoming, peaceful, and full of heart. 🤍

Thank you, BlacKandles, for your support and for adding something so special to our everyday environment.

✨ If you’re looking for a meaningful corporate gift or beautifully branded candles and diffusers, we couldn’t recommend them more highly, they are simply amazing!

12/03/2026

💛 Why In-Home Support Matters for Medically Complex Children

For families caring for a child with complex medical needs, home is more than just a place to live, it becomes a place of care, comfort, and stability.

That’s why in-home supports are so important. They help ensure children receive the care they need while remaining in the place where they feel safest: home.

Here’s why in-home supports make such a difference:

🏡 Comfort of Home
Being in familiar surroundings reduces stress and provides children with a sense of security, stability, and continuity supporting their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Centred Support
Parents and caregivers are highly skilled and play a leading role in their child’s care. In-home support recognises their expertise, working alongside families to strengthen communication, trust, and a deeper understanding of the child’s unique needs.

🤝 Preventing Burnout
In-home support can ease some of the daily pressures families face, giving parents precious time to simply be present and enjoy meaningful moments with their child.

🌱 Community Access & Inclusion
It helps children participate in everyday life creating opportunities for social interaction, development, and connection within their community.

At Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, we believe every family deserves support, compassion, and the chance to create meaningful moments together. Talk to the team today to find out about how we can support you!

05/03/2026

International Women’s Day High Tea | Supporting Families Who Need It Most

As we approach International Women’s Day, we’re looking forward to bringing our community together for a meaningful morning of connection and purpose.

📅 Sunday 8 March
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Devon Pixies, Kingston QLD

This High Tea marks an important fundraising initiative for Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation, supporting children living with complex medical and life-limiting conditions, and their families.

We’re also grateful to Pilates & Co. for their generous support, donating 2 x $330 class vouchers, redeemable at any of their locations. Partnerships like this demonstrate the powerful role local businesses can play in driving community impact.

Events like this do more than raise funds, they raise awareness, strengthen networks, and help build sustainable support systems for families navigating incredibly challenging circumstances.

If you’d like to attend or share with your network, tickets are available here:
https://www.trybooking.com/DJPPI

We look forward to connecting with purpose-driven individuals and organisations who believe in creating tangible, compassionate impact.

01/03/2026

💛✨ Sponsor Spotlight – International Women’s Day High Tea ✨💛

We are incredibly grateful to share that our long-time friends at Well & Able are proudly supporting our International Women’s Day High Tea as an official fundraiser sponsor.

Well & Able have been passionate supporters of Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation for many years. Their ongoing encouragement, generosity and belief in our mission mean more than we can put into words.

Having them stand beside us for this special event, our inaugural fundraising High Tea is something we truly value. It’s a beautiful example of what community looks like: businesses and individuals coming together to create meaningful impact for children and families facing complex medical journeys.

Their support helps us continue working toward opening Wattle Cottage, a safe and supportive respite space for children living with complex and life-limiting conditions, and their families.

To the team at Well & Able, thank you for walking alongside us, not just for this event, but for the long haul. 💛

We can’t wait to celebrate International Women’s Day together.