Thank you!
Your support will help us improve the experience for patients, visitors and staff in our local hospitals and health facilities. Community donations fund valuable items above and beyond essential clinical equipment, ensuring residents and visitors in Northern NSW receive the best care and comfort possible. Community donations have a far reaching and meaningful impact.
Some of the things your generosity contributes to includes:
- Special equipment to improve patient experience
- Upgrading facilities for greater patient comfort
- Landscaping and gardening projects to create special outdoor spaces
- Consumables for our volunteers to use while supporting patients and visitors
- Research to support healthcare innovation
The DONATE button will take you to a payment system where you can select a specific hospital you would like to receive the funds, alternatively you can select an area of greatest need in Northern NSW and let our local teams decide where your gift is needed most.
Get in Touch
If you would prefer to discuss your donation, have specific requests or need to make a payment by cash or invoice, please complete this form or
email: nnswlhd-donate@health.nsw.gov.au and we will be in touch.
Other opportunities to get involved
Healthcare Helpers Volunteers in our local health facilities make a meaningful contribution to the experience of our patients, visitors and staff. We have volunteer roles based in public areas to help make people feel welcome as well as companionship roles, based in our inpatient wards. To view current volunteer opportunities or register your interest, please visit our website: Volunteering with Northern NSW Local Health District | Northern NSW Local Health District
Our Kids aims to improve the health services for children in the Northern Rivers area by purchasing paediatric equipment for hospitals in Northern NSW Local Health District. You can find out more about donating or volunteering with Our Kids via their website: Our Kids website.
United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW
Since 1933 the UHA, through local member branches, have been responding to the needs of health facilities and community health facilities throughout NSW. The group run activities in all communities within Northern NSW. You will find their volunteers organising special events, hosting market stalls and operating shops at hospital sites in Ballina, Lismore, Tweed as well as an op-shop in Grafton. To find out more or donate visit their website: UHANSW Website.
The Mental Health Support Group Inc
The Mental Health Support Group is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. The group was established in 1997 by Barbara Swain after she experienced firsthand how mental health conditions can have serious impacts for families. Today her vision is to ensure all people with a mental illness are treated with dignity and respect, free from prejudice and stigma. The fundraising group make a big difference by providing valuable support for patients and their loved ones in mental health units at Lismore Base Hospital, Byron Central Hospital and Tweed Valley Hospital as well as for individuals and families living with a mental health condition in the community. To find out more email: Barbara Swain - barbaraswain2477@gmail.com