News
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Celestina’s story
My life has absolutely changed because of my surgery. Before my surgery, life was difficult. I couldn’t walk, and everything …
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A Ten-Year Anniversary!
Our wonderful Program Operations and Development Manager, Marina, recently celebrated an incredible milestone – she’s been with Children First Foundation …
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Fundraiser profile: Paul
A huge thank you to Paul. Paul recently set up a birthday fundraiser for us. Instead of gifts this year, …
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Volunteer Profile: Simonetta and José
Simonetta and her partner, José, have been volunteering with Children First Foundation for almost five years. They first heard about …
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Chien walks to school on his own feet for the first time!
Soon to turn eight, Chien from Vietnam, has started the new school year with a huge bang! As well as …
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Dreams really do come true!
Despite growing up in different continents, some 12,700 km apart, Sonia 19, from Papua New Guinea and Rachael, 22, from Zambia, share the same profound dream – to walk pain-free.
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Thank you for giving me a second chance
While today Modjeska’s life looks full of promise, ten years ago, before her life-changing surgery, this bright young woman’s fate took a major twist.
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A hope-filled future restored – Ali’s story
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ali, 24, from Palestine is a shining example of how life-changing surgery …
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Surgeon profile: Mr David Chong
Children First Foundation is extremely fortunate to have the support of world-class hospitals, and exceptional surgeons, doctors and allied health …
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Little Jack is thriving!
Remember gorgeous little Jack from Vanuatu? He was with us for life-saving surgery during 2018. We recently caught up with …
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Nima and Dawa turn three!
Hip hip hurray! Formerly conjoined twins, Nima and Dawa, will celebrate their third birthday on Tuesday, 14 July.
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Coronavirus Update July
As the coronavirus pandemic escalates again in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, the health and wellbeing of our children, carers, volunteers, staff and community remains our number one priority.
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A Message From Madlen
“My life now is filled with happiness.”
We love getting updates from the children who have returned home following surgery, and this is what gorgeous Madlen, from Vanuatu, had to say to us when she recently messaged us.
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COVID19 Update – From our CEO
Dear Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well in these uncertain and challenging times. …
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Meet Konny and Gerkess
Konny and his father Gerkess came to Children First Foundation from a small district in Papua New Guinea. Konny was …
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Three Little Lives Given BIG New Hope
It was with both tears and joy that we said a bittersweet farewell to three of the bravest little humans …
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Five Minutes with Rachael
Tell us a bit about your life at home? My name is Rachael and I was born in Zambia on …