Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed his foundation has given approval to build a second respite centre in Canberra for children living with disabilities.

The Ricky Stuart Foundation's board gave the project the green light at a meeting on Monday morning, before Stuart's fourth annual charity golf day at Royal Canberra.

Ricky Stuart tees off at the Ricky Stuart Foundation Golf Day at Royal Canberra Golf Club. Credit:Jay Cronan

Celebrities flocked for a bit of hit-and-giggle but the cause they gathered together to support is a serious one.

Stuart's daughter Emma has autism, and his foundation has now raised over half a million dollars since its inception.