Where your donation helps

Every dollar you donate goes directly to transforming a child's life. Here's how your gift can contribute:

$50 helps cover daily essentials like meals and transport for a child and their carer

$1000 contributes toward a child's travel for life changing treatment

$5000 helps fund surgical procedures and medical care

Each child's medical needs are different, but every gift brings us closer to saying "yes" to the next family who needs our help.


Why your support matters

Every dollar counts

As a completely volunteer-run organisation, 100% of every dollar you donate goes directly to treatment and care. We have no paid staff and cover our small running costs from other income streams.

Proven impact

Since 1988, we've helped more than 570 children access life saving surgery. Your donation joins a legacy of transformation that spans generations across Oceania.

Complete care

Your support helps cover everything a child and their carer needs: world-class surgery, flights, accommodation, meals and the incidentals that make their journey possible.

Local expertise

We partner with leading hospitals and surgeons across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring every child receives the best possible care.

The average cost of treating a child today is $40,000 but every dollar you donate helps.

More ways to give

Donations in Australia
Donations in New Zealand

Your donation is secure

01.

Secure processing

We use industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways to protect your payment information.

02.

Charitable registration

ROMAC is a registered charity in Australia (ABN: 37 788 410 970) with Deductible Gift Recipient status, and in New Zealand there are other arrangements.

03.

Transparent reporting

Our annual reports show exactly how donations are used and the children we've helped - 100% goes directly to patient care.

04.

Privacy protection

We respect your privacy and will only contact you with relevant updates about our impact and the children you're helping.

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Your contribution can transform lives, providing essential care to those in need.

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Patient stories

Stories of hope

Child being treated in hospital bed
Solomon Islands
July 25, 2025
Peter plays

Eight-year-old Peter suffered severe burns to 70 per cent of his body in a 2024 house fire in the Solomon Islands.

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Doctor and child patient
Solomon Islands
June 22, 2025
Lionel finally has help

Ten-year-old Lionel from the Solomon Islands was born with a malformed bowel that impacted his life severely.

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Child before and after
Timor-Leste
June 22, 2025
Celestina - a decade later

Ten years ago, ROMAC ensured Celestina from Timor-Leste had a future by bringing her to Melbourne for surgery.

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You can help change a child's life

Whether you volunteer, donate, or spread the word, your contribution brings a child closer to life changing surgery.