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Meet Our Charity

is a respite home set up to help families who have children in treatment for cancer/leukaemia or are bereaved.

Melon's Cottage opened to families on 6th March 2012

& all families stay free of charge.

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Located in the picturesque Lakes Entrance,

Challenge have partnered with the Simpson family

to offer a holiday accommodation facility ~ ‘Melon’s Cottage’.

The cottage stands in memory of Eli Charlie Simpson,

fondly known as Melon,

who lost his battle with cancer at 13 months old.

Melon’s Cottage allows for Challenge families to take a well-earned break

and provides an opportunity to spend some quality time together.

The cottage is fully self-contained, sleeps up to five people

(immediate family only) and has two bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge room, laundry and bathroom.

It has a beautiful ambience with a memorial garden and swing set outside; a wonderful haven for families to regenerate and have some time away.

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If you know of anyone who could be in need of this service, contact

Challenge -
Supporting Kids with Cancer 

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Key bits of info:
* Your stay will be between Tuesday and Sunday (unless otherwise negotiated)
* It is absolutely free!
* We get super busy around the holiday periods - so book as early as you can!
* There are a few businesses around town who have been super generous to help your stay with us be even better!
* We are set up to support families/carers who have kids going through some sort of oncological condition. We also welcome bereaved families with open arms and love

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