We see a world where families are assisted while facing one of life’s greatest challenges.
Support Children & Famillies
Bring Awareness
to the lack of paediatric hospice & palliative care services in Australia and through community donations, has raised over $1,780,000 via public events, physical challenges.
Build Government Relations
With your support Rio’s Legacy has been able to give to Australia’s wonderful facilities.
Sydney Children’s Hospital (Randwick)
$30,000
Bear Cottage
$20,000
Mounties Group donated to Rio’s Legacy
$3,000,000 (first million in 2024)
Sydney Children’s Hospital (Randwick)
$56,000
Bear Cottage
$80,000
Very Special Kids (Melbourne)
$5,000
Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation
$110,000
Toowoomba Hospital Services
$13,137
Night in Rio
$40,000
The charity held an online and live auction night called “Night in Rio”, which generated $40K
Maya’s Rest (Regional NSW)
$2,500
Building a Hospice in Western Sydney
The primary objective of the project is to establish a paediatric hospice dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with life-limiting illnesses in collaboration with Rio’s Legacy. The design focuses on creating a nurturing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the children and their families. The approach balances functionality, aesthetics, and a home-like atmosphere.
Key Considerations:
Location
The selected site in Sydney provides easy access to medical facilities and a peaceful setting.
Spatial Planning
Carefully planned to maximise functionality, featuring efficient workflows, accessibility, and a therapeutic outdoor space.
Care & Recreation
The design prioritises patient well-being by seamlessly incorporating thoughtful recreation areas for play and relaxation.
Sustainability
Sustainability is seamlessly integrated, encompassing eco-friendly practices from material selection to energy-efficient systems.
Voices of Hope
Fiona Hallum
A Hospice is where magic and miracles happen—a place our family relies on and feels privileged to have. It's where I, as a caregiver, find respite and peace of mind, knowing we are safe and surrounded by love from staff and other families.
Jeremy Williams
Visiting Bear Cottage with the Fowler family allowed me to witness firsthand the hospice in action, caring for families facing the immense challenge of living with a terminally ill child. This fuels my passion for Rio's Legacy, aiming to provide essential care and a second home for these families in need.
Nurse 1
Rio's Legacy is making a difference to families who need emergency accommodation at the hospital and we are so very grateful.
Sally Bowrey
As a parent, I deeply admire how the Fowler family has transformed an unimaginable loss into a legacy, striving to assist countless families nationwide during their most challenging times
Barbara Goodwin
There’s a great need for more paediatric hospices and for a stronger presence of Palliative care in our paediatric hospitals. There is opportunity to dispel fear like we experienced through early engagement and education and to proactively support people through their child’s last days, in their grief and beyond
Mark Ferguson
To have endured such a loss and responded in such an amazing way is truly inspiring. Ryan and Karen have worked tirelessly to ensure that Rio's name now holds deep meaning for many families across Australia.
Dr. Raymond Chin
This is a critical and unfortunately an underserviced health area in Australia. Given the number of children requiring this care, we should have more hospices and we only have three across the nation right now. We’re falling behind and are failing to support the children and families who desperately require care
Matthew Van Hoek
The positive impact that Bear Cottage has had on Matthew's wellbeing, as well as on us, is immeasurable. Our hope is that in the near future, other hospices can offer families like ours the same vital support that has been integral to Matthew's ongoing care.
Billy Smith
I support Rio's Legacy because these beautiful children and their families deserve to have a voice, deserve to be celebrated, and deserve support. It's our responsibility to help fulfil these essential needs.
Nurse 2
A gift that means so much for parents at a time when they need it the most.
Dr Raymond Chin
"This is a critical and unfortunately an underserviced health area in Australia. Given the number of children requiring this care, we should have more hospices and we only have three across the nation right now. We’re falling behind and are failing to support the children and families who desperately require care"
Mark Ferguson
To have endured such a loss and responded in such an amazing way is truly inspiring. Ryan and Karen have worked tirelessly to ensure that Rio's name now holds deep meaning for many families across Australia.
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Child's Name
A Hospice is where magic and miracles happen—a place our family relies on and feels privileged to have. It's where I, as a caregiver, find respite and peace of mind, knowing we are safe and surrounded by love from staff and other families.
Child's Name
There’s a great need for more paediatric hospices and for a stronger presence of Palliative care in our paediatric hospitals. There is opportunity to dispel fear like we experienced through early engagement and education and to proactively support people through their child’s last days, in their grief and beyond
Dr. Raymond Chin
This is a critical and unfortunately an underserviced health area in Australia. Given the number of children requiring this care, we should have more hospices and we only have three across the nation right now. We’re falling behind and are failing to support the children and families who desperately require care
Jeremy Williams
Visiting Bear Cottage with the Fowler family allowed me to witness firsthand the hospice in action, caring for families facing the immense challenge of living with a terminally ill child. This fuels my passion for Rio's Legacy, aiming to provide essential care and a second home for these families in need.
Sally Bowrey
As a parent, I deeply admire how the Fowler family has transformed an unimaginable loss into a legacy, striving to assist countless families nationwide during their most challenging times
Mark Ferguson
To have endured such a loss and responded in such an amazing way is truly inspiring. Ryan and Karen have worked tirelessly to ensure that Rio's name now holds deep meaning for many families across Australia.
Billy Smith
I support Rio's Legacy because these beautiful children and their families deserve to have a voice, deserve to be celebrated, and deserve support. It's our responsibility to help fulfil these essential needs.
Child's Name
The positive impact that Bear Cottage has had on Matthew's wellbeing, as well as on us, is immeasurable. Our hope is that in the near future, other hospices can offer families like ours the same vital support that has been integral to Matthew's ongoing care.
Nurse 1
Rio's Legacy is making a difference to families who need emergency accommodation at the hospital and we are so very grateful.
Nurse 2
A gift that means so much for parents at a time when they need it the most.
Help Us Build a Children’s Hospice in 2025
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