About the Foundation

Children First Foundation was established in 1999 to support and expand the humanitarian work of Moira Kelly, AO. 

The Foundation's mission is to transform the lives of children who need us most by giving hope, exceptional care and pathways to a brighter future.   To achieve this the Foundation operates two programs, Miracle sMiles and Between the Gaps, and is involved in gECHO (getting Every Child's Heart Okay). Through these programs we aim to: 

Provide seriously injured or unwell children from developing countries with the opportunity to have life saving/life changing surgery

Provide respite and a compassionate environment for children undergoing surgery or medical treatment and other children in need, and their care

Provide ancillary medical assistance to disadvantaged children

Improve the life expectancy of disadvantaged indigenous children

Offer disadvantaged children experiences that will enrich their lives

Link visiting children to their communities in Australia so that they can maintain their cultural identity during their stay

The Foundation has also established a number of collaborative relationships with other organisations with a view to enhancing its programs.