Two decades of children's laughter
Since being formed as an Australian children’s charity in 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia.
Starlight programs are delivered both in and out of hospital, providing positive distraction to children in their time of need.
About Starlight
Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted.
Physical recovery is only part of the solution. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.
About Livewire
In February 2009 Starlight launched Livewire.org.au, an online community connecting children and young people aged over 10 and under 21, living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability, to help reduce the isolation and loneliness these young people often experience.
Livewire is an on-line community, not only for the young people themselves, but also for their brothers, sisters and parents. Developed in partnership with the Federal Government Livewire provides a platform that will reach children and their families from all charities, anywhere in Australia.
To learn more about Livewire and its relationship with Starlight, 
click here.
Starlight’s vision to help
Each year there are over 600,000 child admissions made to hospitals across Australia. Sadly, Starlight reaches only ‘1 in 3’ of these children. Starlight’s ultimate goal is to reach each and every child.
Assisting families in need
The Starlight Children's Foundation is part of the Australian Children's Charities Forum, a group of national children's charities dedicated to directly helping seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged children.
View brochure detailing the assistance available from these charities.
"You hear laughter walking down the corridor before you see the kids."
Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research, Curtin University of Technology, 2006
