For families

Financial support when you need it most

Making Memories Grants

Funeral Assistance Grants

We understand the importance of children building memories with their parents. This is particularly true for those who will lose a parent to a terminal illness. We also understand that serious illnesses usually come with increased expenses and decreased income for families.

Derek’s Place provides grants of up to $1,000 for families with a terminally ill parent and a child under 13. These grants assist in creating memorable experiences or covering funeral costs. Our simple application process and quick review aim to ease financial strains and support families in making meaningful memories.

Derek’s Place is dedicated to easing the journey through memory-making grants and assistance with funeral expenses by offering grants of up to $1,000 to any family with a child under 13 years old who has a terminally ill parent.

"Dear Rachel & Derek's Place, heartfelt gratitude flows for the extraordinary gift of a luxurious and unique hotel stay. Your thoughtful generosity has created a haven of comfort and respite for those of us resisting cancer, offering not just accommodation but a moment of reprieve from the challenges we face. This act of kindness is a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the power of compassion and community support. Rachel, your dedication as the organiser shines brightly, ensuring that this experience was not just a stay but a memorable and uplifting escape. Your efforts amplify the impact of Derek's Place Cancer Charity. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of us touched by cancer."

--- Memory Grant Recipient.

GRANT Application

Derek’s Place offers grants of up to $1,000 to any family with a child under 13 years old who has a terminally ill parent.

Grant applications can be made by anyone on behalf of the family. Applicants do not need to know how they would like to use the grant.

Application CRITERIA

• A letter on letterhead from a treating doctor, nursing unit manager or social worker confirming that the intended grant recipient has a diagnosed terminal illness and is the parent of a child or children under 13.

• Applicants do not need to know how they would like to use the grant.

GRANT Payments

• Derek’s Place will respond to all applications within five (5) working days.

• For making-memory grants, once a family has decided what they want to do, Derek’s Place will work with them to arrange direct payments for the selected activity or accommodation.

• For funeral assistance grants, the funeral provider should send an invoice made out directly to Derek’s Place to info@dereksplace.org.au. Derek’s Place will make the payment within the period specified on the invoice.