Carnival Cruise Line guests are helping keep families together during some of the toughest times of their lives by supporting the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation’s new Patient Family Accommodation Program.
For many families from Sydney’s outer suburbs or regional NSW, a child’s hospital stay can mean long commutes, overnight accommodation costs and time away from loved ones.
To help ease that burden, the program offers families free access to apartments at the new Scape Lachlan Building in Kensington, just minutes from the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick.
Donations raised during Conga for Kids deck parties on board every Carnival cruise from Sydney have funded a dedicated one-bedroom apartment for families needing accommodation close to the hospital.
The apartment includes access to workspaces, outdoor areas, a pool, laundry facilities and a 24/7 concierge.
Carnival’s Assistant Vice President Guest Operations Caroline Bourke said it was heartwarming to see how guests were making a difference.
“We host the Conga for Kids party on every voyage in Australia. I know our guests sailing from Sydney will be delighted to see how their generosity is helping families stay close to their children while they receive the care they need,” said Caroline.
Guests can buy a $20 Conga for Kids T-Shirt on all Carnival cruises from Sydney and Brisbane to help support the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Queensland Children’s Hospital Foundation.
