Why Supertee exists

A hospital stay can be frightening and overwhelming for a child and their family. Supertee brings strength through imagination, gifting children medical garments that feel like costumes while supporting access to treatment and care.

Each Supertee is thoughtfully designed to inspire imaginative play, while making it easier for parents and hospital staff to dress children and access medical lines when needed. It brings comfort, dignity and practicality into the hospital experience, without compromising care.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this award winning garment is provided free of charge to children’s hospitals, paediatric wards and respite centres across Australia and beyond.

Supertee is more than a t-shirt. It is a moment of comfort, confidence and courage, when children and families need it most

Our story

Life has a strange way of testing people. Adversity affects people in many ways, with some seeing problems and others identifying challenges to overcome.

That was certainly the case for Jason Sotiris and his family.
Life dealt them the biggest challenge of all when their beautiful daughter Angela, at the age of just one, was diagnosed with cancer. Jason, a self-employed tradie, held his daughter close as the doctor broke the devastating news. Scans found tumours throughout Angela’s tiny body, and she was given a 20% chance of beating what was a rare, 1 in 100,000 disease.

Since its inception, Supertee has helped thousands of Australia’s sickest children and their parents. There are 150+ volunteers involved in supporting Supertee nationwide. Supertee won the Australia good design award for social impact in 2019, and the charity continues to grow by leaps and bounds thanks to supporters across the country.