Help us continue to brighten the lives of children in care

The Pyjama Foundation screens, trains and recruits community volunteers who mentor children in care to change the direction of their life path.

Our priority is to support the health, safety and well being of our Pyjama Angels, foster families, supporters and staff. Read more about our response to the COVID-19 outbreak and how we’re continuing to support more than 1400 children in care by extending our connections virtually.

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The Pyjama Foundation

At The Pyjama Foundation, we provide children in foster care the opportunity to change the direction of their lives with learning, life skills and confidence. Through the Love of Learning program, volunteers called ‘Pyjama Angels’ are recruited, screened, trained and then matched with a child in care and spend time with them once a week, focusing on learning-based activities. Pyjama Angels read books aloud with their child, play educational games and help children with their homework. Most importantly, the volunteers give foster children a chance to reach their life potential, despite a fragile start. Children in care have the lowest education outcomes nationally. By improving their learning skills, The Pyjama Foundation is making a positive, life-long impact.

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National Pyjama Day – Host Pyjama Day this July or August

National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite PJ’s to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care. Register your school or organisation today!

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Free Printable Resources for National Pyjama Day

National Pyjama Day is fast approaching! We’ve put together some free printable resources for your fundraising efforts, whether you’re baking cupcakes at home or asking for donations at the office. Make sure to tag us in your pictures for a chance to feature on our social media or website! Donation Jar Label We have […]

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Empowering children in foster care with learning, life skills & confidence ✨ Volunteer, donate or join us for #PyjamaDay2020 this July-September 🌈

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Are you registered for #PyjamaDay2020 yet? We are loving some of the photos that are already coming out. Only a few short weeks away from the actual day but you can host your PJ Day anytime until September! Head to www.nationalpyjamaday.com to learn more ✨🌈

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📸 We had the pleasure of having @chrisjackphoto capture the incredible dedication, selflessness and giving nature of our Pyjama Angel volunteers. These community members mentor children living in foster care weekly to help empower them with learning, life skills and confidence. We love this photo and think it is a beautiful representation of what our volunteers provide for these children; a caring and positive role model. ✨ @queenslandcommunityfoundation #qcfphotochallenge2020 #focusonkindness

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There’s only one week until the end of financial year. We are still behind our fundraising goal for our Tax Appeal, aiming to match 30 vulnerable kids with amazing Pyjama Angels like Barb. ✨ Barb met eight year old Grace 10 years ago and has created a life long friendship. Grace herself has said Barb has helped fill a gap in her life and has helped her reach where she wanted to be, now studying a Bachelors Degree of Nursing. Every dollar counts, please made your tax deductible donation today. Donation link is in our bio.

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A whole lot of the beautiful Billie B Brown Series by @sallyrippin have been sent to us by the incredibly generous @hardiegrantegmont ✨ These books will be perfect as birthday books, going out to all of the kids in our program with a handmade birthday card. 🌈 Thank you to the wonderful @sar.ra__ for organising this donation.

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“You may think you are doing a small deed, but trust me every week you change parents’ and children’s lives.” - Grace 13. 🍃
Over this past month, we have been sharing the story of Grace, who is now 18, and her Pyjama Angel Barb. Their relationship is everything our Foundation set out to provide for kids in care - built on trust, empowerment, commitment and most importantly, love. With Barb's guidance, Grace has worked through her turbulent past and grown into the kind, intelligent and inspirational woman she is today. -

We are sharing Grace’s story with the hope that it inspires you just as much as it inspires us to continue this important work helping children in care across Australia. - ✨ Every child should feel loved, and like they are supported to reach their full potential. Your donation this tax time will allow us to make many more of these bonds possible and for that we can’t thank you enough. Donate via the link in our bio.

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#PyjamaDay2020 has well and truely kicked off with people getting comfy at home, school and work ✨ We love this time of year! Keep tagging us so we can see your posts 🥰📸 @lexinova_and_hermumma

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🌟 Flashback to when our friends at the @livingroomtv got in on the #NationalPyjamaDay fun! How about that bear onsie!?
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There is just ONE month to go until the comfiest day of the year! Tag your colleagues, your sister in law and your dentist... this is not a drill! Follow the link in our bio to register today and receive your free host kit! 🌟

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As flawless as some of our cinematic masterpieces look, it quite often took more than 5 takes 🎞 In honour of Jorgia’s birthday, we thought we would share some team bloopers. Congratulations to all the team members who don’t feature, you’re obviously due for Hollywood ✨

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

9 Jul

📸 It's starting! We are so excited to see your photos start coming through, whether in the office or at home... #inmyPJs to support kids in care. Get involved at: https://t.co/gb7zZ8BA7U #July17 #PyjamaDay2020

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

6 Jul

We love this photo of @DiFarmerMP and her team celebrating #NationalPyjamaDay last year. #PyjamaDay2020 is on July 17th this year, are you in for the comfiest day of the year? https://t.co/70kFU9SDUJ ✨ You can host your day in person or online in July-Sept!

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

1 Jul

Thanks to generous supporters like 9 year old Amber, we reached our 2020 Tax Appeal goal. All donations are going towards training 35+ new Pyjama Angels to mentor children living in care. 💙 To read more of our comments, click here: https://t.co/CdYApxDozQ

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

29 Jun

There is only one more day to make a contribution to our End of Financial Year Tax Appeal. Can you help us reach our goal to help support more kid living in foster care? ✨ Make your tax deductible donation today: https://t.co/CdYApxDozQ

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

19 May

Volunteers are the backbone of our Love of Learning Program and our vital work to better the lives of children in foster care. This #NationalVolunteerWeek and every week are are so grateful for all the volunteers who make our mission possible and truly go above and beyond.

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Child and Family QLD @childfamilyqld·

17 Apr

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️

All children who are receiving services from Child Safety, including those in out-of-home care, can attend schools and community kindergartens at the start of Term 2.

For more information about schools, visit https://t.co/7o1BXwqRhv.

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The Pyjama Foundation @PJ_Foundation·

6 Apr

Over the last few weeks we have been absolutely blown away by our tribe of dedicated volunteers. Here's a little package ready to go out to one of our kids, complete with a postage paid envelope, activities and ofcourse a heartfelt letter. #distancingnotdisconnecting

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Child and Family QLD @childfamilyqld·

1 Apr

📱 Register for the Carer Connect app today to make sure you receive the latest COVID-19 information for foster and kinship carers. Visit https://t.co/BUwFA9Mste to find out more.

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