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Donate to Smile Month and help children, carers, and staff in hospitals all around Australia keep on smiling.

29th April – 24th May

25 years of CommBank supporting the Clown Doctors

Help children, carers, and staff in hospitals all around Australia keep on smiling.

Every dollar you donate will be matched by the CommBank Staff Foundation*, doubling the impact of your contribution and spreading even more joy to children in hospitals.

Over the 25 years of our partnership, the Commonwealth Bank has supported more than 8,000 Clown Doctor Rounds in hospitals all around Australia. That’s more than 950,000 smiles on the faces of children, carers, and hospital staff.

This year our partnership will celebrate 1 million smiles. Together, we CAN bring laughter where it is unexpected, yet most needed. Donate today.

*To the total value of $100k

The Power of Laughter

Clown Doctors is The Humour Foundation’s flagship program, dedicated to bringing joy, laughter, and connection to children facing illness and hospitalisation. Our team of skilled performers works closely with medical professionals to alleviate emotional stress and uplift spirits. With your ongoing support, we can continue to make a positive impact in hospitals nationwide. 

Our Impact in Action

Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve expanded our reach and deepened our impact in hospitals across Australia.

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Stories from the Ward

Abby

Abby

Long-term patient, Gold Coast University Hospital

The Clown Doctors really made me laugh and smile when I thought I couldn’t. I struggled to be positive, but the Clown Doctors’ jokes and humour really distracted me and made me forget about being in hospital. Clown Doctors made me feel comfortable in such a scary environment and always came past to see me! The Humour Foundation is amazing!
Laura Lloyd Jones

Laura Lloyd Jones

Registered Nurse, Centenary Hospital for Women & Children, Canberra

The positive influence of the Clown Doctors extends far beyond their ability to bring laughter. They establish a strong rapport with both patients and staff, forging meaningful connections. This reduces the children’s anxiety around the staff and helps them see us as part of the fun.
Jo Flemming

Jo Flemming

Clinical Nurse Manager, Outpatients Department, Perth Children’s Hospital

The Clown Doctors offer wonderful support to patients and families attending the plastics dressing and fracture clinics. Staff also report that they highly value the Clown Doctors ability to support clinicians while they provide patient care; enhancing the patient’s experience throughout their treatment.
Kristen Storey

Kristen Storey

Nurse, Queensland Children’s Hospital

Distraction therapy is vital in reducing pain and anxiety in children and parents. Quite simply – when the patient is calm and connected to the playful antics of the Clown Doctors, our job becomes easier, allowing us to concentrate more on the procedure.
Sheridan

Sheridan

Parent

I really hope it is recognised just how significant the Clown Doctors are to a child’s treatment journey. It is absolutely invaluable; the kindness and laughter that they have brought to both our daughters’ lives during such a horrible time. I really cannot express our gratitude enough!
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Acknowledgement of Country

The Humour Foundation acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories, creativity, and traditions that have been woven through the Dreamtime. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call this land home.

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