IF IT looks like your local Bank of Queensland staff have only just got out of bed today, don't fret.

It's all in the name of the bank's annual children's hospital appeal.

Tweed Heads South and Palm Beach branch staff will wear their pyjamas and slippers all day today in support of the Banking on our Kids appeal.

Tweed branch manager Sheridan Lynch said the aim was getting sick Australian children out of hospital and back in their own beds.

"The nationwide appeal is now in its ninth year and has so far raised over $1 million for sick kids around the country," Mr Tuckwell said.

"This appeal is about helping to get sick Aussie kids back to their own beds, because bedtime is a special time for children and parents.

"And even bad days can be cured by a bedtime story and goodnight kisses.

"Sick kids in hospital aren't just battling illnesses, they're also battling home-sickness.

"Every kid wants to be at home getting tucked into their own bed and surrounded by their own toys."

Palm Beach owner-manager Trent Williams said the appeal runs during July and all donations supported the Children's Hospital Foundations Australia.

"By donating once you're actually helping sick and injured kids right around the country," Mr Williams said.

"And it's not just the kids in capital cities you're helping either.

"On average more than 50% of admissions at these hospitals over the past year were from kids in regional areas who have had to visit their capital city for treatment.

"We get so excited at our branch about supporting this appeal; it's such a great cause and we love dressing up in our comfy pyjamas.

"We're hoping that with the help of the local community we can raise more than $300,000 around the country this year and make it our best year yet."