Sesame Lane is incredibly proud to be a Raise it for Redcliffe Impact Partner, supporting a cause that sits close to our hearts: caring for families when they need it most. Through the generosity of our community, educators, families, and supporters, we raised $10,000 to fund the refurbishment of the Redcliffe Hospital Parents’ Lounge. This space will be thoughtfully transformed into a more welcoming, user-friendly environment where parents can pause, breathe, and find a moment of comfort while navigating what can be one of the hardest times in their lives, supporting a child who is unwell or undergoing treatment or testing. For us, this partnership is about more than fundraising; it’s about compassion in action, standing beside families, and helping create small moments of calm and dignity during incredibly challenging days.

Story Dogs is a wonderful literacy program that helps children build confidence and develop a love of reading through the companionship of specially trained dogs and their volunteer handlers. Sesame Lane is proud to sponsor Andrea and her Story Dog, George, who support children at North Lakes Library. Through relaxed, one-on-one reading sessions, children can practise reading aloud in a safe, non-judgemental environment where they feel encouraged, capable and successful. Programs like Story Dogs help foster confidence, improve literacy skills and create positive reading experiences that can have a lasting impact on a child’s learning journey. Supporting initiatives that strengthen children’s wellbeing, confidence and connection to learning is an important part of Sesame Lane’s commitment to giving back to our community.

Sesame Lane is incredibly proud to support Breakfast Club Redcliffe, a remarkable local organisation that quietly and consistently shows up for people when they need it most. The Breakfast Club Redcliffe supports so many individuals and families in our community by providing meals, connection, and a sense of dignity, often during times of real hardship. We are honoured to donate much-needed funds to help them continue this vital work, knowing that every contribution goes directly toward easing pressure, filling plates, and reminding people that they are seen, valued, and not alone. This partnership reflects what we care deeply about at Sesame Lane: community, compassion, and looking after one another, especially when life feels heavy.

Sesame Lane is proud to sponsor the Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Nippers Program, an essential initiative for children growing up in a coastal community. Living by the sea brings incredible opportunities—but it also carries real responsibility—and the Nippers program plays a vital role in teaching children surf awareness, water safety, confidence, and respect for the ocean from a young age. Through fun, structured activities, children develop lifesaving skills, resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of community connection. Supporting Nippers aligns deeply with our commitment to children’s wellbeing and safety, and we are proud to invest in a program that helps local children grow into capable, confident, and ocean-smart young people.

Sesame Lane is proud to support The Pyjama Foundation, an organisation doing extraordinary work to bring love, stability, and brighter moments into the lives of children in foster care. Each year, our Sesame Lane community comes together for a Christmas Toy Drive, helping ensure children in care receive something a little special to unwrap at Christmas; a simple joy that can mean the world. We also raise funds annually through Pyjama Day, with cheerful pancake fundraisers held across our centres, turning cosy fun into meaningful impact. These traditions are close to our hearts, reflecting our belief that every child deserves warmth, kindness, and moments of magic especially during the holiday season.

Sesame Lane is proud to sponsor North Lakes United Football Club, supporting and championing women in sport at a community level. We believe that when women are encouraged to lead, compete, and thrive, the benefits ripple far beyond the field. Through this partnership, we are helping create inclusive opportunities that promote confidence, teamwork, resilience, and wellbeing for women and girls in our local community. Supporting women in sport aligns strongly with our values at Sesame Lane—empowerment, equity, and connection—and we are proud to stand alongside North Lakes United Football Club in fostering a sporting environment where women are supported, celebrated, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Sesame Lane works collaboratively with local schools to support Kindergarten children as they prepare for their transition into Prep, building familiarity, confidence, and a genuine sense of belonging. Throughout the year, children take part in school visits and transition activities designed to make their move into formal schooling feel calm, positive, and exciting rather than overwhelming. Educators, teachers, and families work closely together in partnership, sharing insights and support to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. Sesame Lane is also proud to attend many Under 8s Days at local primary schools, where our educators engage children in meaningful activities that strengthen connections and help bridge the journey from early learning into school life.

Sesame Lane is deeply committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, especially during moments when kindness matters most. As part of this commitment, Sesame Lane’s very own Cookie the Clown visits the Redcliffe Hospital Paediatrics Ward each month, bringing joy, comfort, and laughter to children and their families. With her warm heart and bright spirit, Cookie lights up the ward, turning difficult days into moments filled with smiles, giggles, and gentle reassurance. We are incredibly proud of Cookie’s generosity and the happiness she brings to children during some of their most challenging times, reminding families that they are supported, seen, and never alone.