The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund has been helping Queensland children in need since as early as 1909.

We raise vital funds and award strategic grants to registered charities with the specialist expertise to deliver life‑changing programs, equipment and services across Queensland. 

As an employee‑run fund, 100% of proceeds go directly to Queensland charities, so every dollar counts for kids who need it most. As a publisher at heart that tells the stories that matter, we have the media-know how to amplify this impact through media support for selected partners, helping important initiatives reach more young Queenslanders.

From its inception, operating as the annual Santa’s Toy Sack drive, delivering toys to Children in Queensland hospitals, the fund has continued to evolve to help more children while staying true to its purpose.

Our story is one of enduring commitment to community. Established in the early 1900’s, The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund began as a heartfelt way for Queensland Newspapers staff to give back.

One of our initial, much-loved campaigns was the annual ‘Santa’s Toy Sack’ drive, which gathered toys in the lead up to Christmas for children in Queensland hospitals. Over the years, we’ve evolved and expanded, growing the number of children we help and addressing a more diverse range of critical issues, all while maintaining the core belief that we can, and must, change lives for the better. 

Through the generosity of our supporters, we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless children, creating brighter futures.

$600,000 granted to eligible Queensland charities in 2024 alone.

Through the incredible backing of our community, this funding has directly fueled local programs, delivered mobility devices, and provided critical care to vulnerable children statewide.