The perfusor spaces are used to measure small amounts of medication intravenously for children who require specialised medications particularly diabetics (insulin infusions), septic shock (inotropes), pain relief and sedation for various conditions for very unwell children.

"We are thrilled to be able to assist the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and support the children's hospital directly with our fundraising. The John Hunter is very close to all our hearts at LJ Hooker Nelson Bay and it gives us great pride to know that we're helping to make a positive difference in people's lives," said LJ Hooker Nelson Bay director Jason Brennan.

"Our charity dinner held pre-COVID in February exceeded our expectations not only because we doubled our fundraising target, but because we were able to bring together our amazing community.

"We want to thank all of those that gave so generously including our sponsors, customers, friends and local businesses."

Paul Francis OAM, founder and executive chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, said the generosity of donors like LJ Hooker Nelson Bay and the ongoing support of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation had made a real difference to hospitals and healthcare services across Australia.

"Now more than ever, hospitals and healthcare services need Humpty's help and it is important we continue our critical work of providing essential and often life-saving medical equipment to metropolitan and regional areas like Newcastle to ease the load on our frontline professionals."

The Humpty Dumpty Foundation purchases life-saving medical equipment specifically requested by 425 hospitals and health services across Australia.