How We Can Help

We know that asking for help can often be hard. This is where My Shining Star will help to ensure you get the right help with as little distress as possible.

Financial Hardship

Sibling Support

Bereaved Families

The three priority areas we focus on are Financial Hardship, Sibling Support and Bereaved Families.

Illustration of a family receiving help with household utility bills during treatment

Support with utilities

A specialist hospital bed set up for a child undergoing treatment at home

Specialist beds

A clean medicine fridge stocked with essential supplies for treatment at home

White goods such as a fridge to store medicines

Fresh groceries and food supplies provided to a family in need

Help towards food costs

A family travelling to hospital appointments with support for travel costs

Hospital travel expenses

Fuel assistance helping families reach hospital and medical appointments

Fuel Costs

A calm therapy session with a trained trauma counsellor supporting a family

Therapy with a trained Trauma Counsellor

A group trauma therapy training class in a supportive learning environment

Trauma therapy training classes

Special treats and activities arranged for siblings of children undergoing treatment

Treats for siblings (if we have funds to do so)

Compassionate support for bereaved families with funeral expenses

Support with funeral expenses

Above all, we are great listeners. Having encountered thousands of families from all different backgrounds on this journey, we just wish to be a friend and a helping hand through a difficult time.

At our discretion and when finances allow, we sometimes will consider other services (such as music therapy, as an example).

Need Support?

Get in touch using the form below and we will guide you through the process.