Starlight children, young people & their families
Edwin's story
Captain Starlight helped to brighten Edwins’s long, lonely days on the ward
Dakota's story
Starlight has been a constant source of fun and happiness for Dakota and her family
Ash's story
Amid the darkest times, Starlight helped bring moments of relief and happiness to Ash and his family
Florence's story
The Starlight Express Room has given Florence the opportunity to play and meet other kids while she’s been in hospital
Boston's story
Captain Starlight creates positive distraction that helps Boston create so many wonderful memories
Teddy's story
Teddy's face lights up whenever he goes for a visit to the Starlight Express Room
Mateo's story
Amid the trauma of hospital, Starlight helped bring moments of happiness to keep Mateo’s spirits high
Paige's story
Hospital was so overwhelming for Paige, until Captain Starlight paid her a visit
Leo's story
Leo's Mum says that without Starlight, Leo's time in hospital would have been much harder
Zai's story
Joining the fun in the Starlight Express Room helped Zai cope with pain and isolation of treatment
Jace's story
The Starlight Express Room brought happiness and a break from hospital life
Leo's story
Starlight gave Leo something to look forward to while in hospital
Lottie's story
For Lottie the highlight in hospital was seeing Captain Starlight
Rocco's story
Rocco's smile and happiness returned the moment he entered the Starlight Express Room
Hudson's story
Hospital was hard for Hudson, but knowing Starlight was there helped ease his mind
Spencer's story
Amid the pain and sadness, Starlight gave Spencer the positive outlet he needed
Luca's story
Starlight gives Luca a chance to escape from the isolation of hospital
Maeve's story
The Starlight Express Room is Maeve’s favourite place in hospital!
Starlight fundraisers
Gee family Christmas lights
This family lights up their home to bring joy to sick kids
Pestily's quest to raise $1million
Gamer Pesitly is raising $1million by streaming games
Dale's marathon push to raise $35,000
Dale pushed his wheelchair 42kms in the Melbourne Marathon to raise money for sick kids
Starlight volunteers
Livewire Volunteers
Husband & Wife team Cat & David share why they love to give their time and volunteer with Starlight's Livewire program
Volunteer in retirement
How a few hours of your time can make a difference for hospitalised children
Annie's story
As a teen, Annie experienced the impact of Starlight in hospital. Now she's found a creative way to give back.
Jay's story
Jay experienced Starlight as a child and now enjoys giving back.
Pam's story
Pam enjoys watching the faces of sick children transform into smiles and laughter
Andrea's story
No two days are the same for Andrea when she volunteers in the Starlight Express Room.
Ben's story
Ben started out volunteering while studying and has now volunteered over 640 hours for Starlight.
Brad's story
The day Brad spends volunteering at Livewire is the best day of his week.
Charlotte's story
Volunteering allows Charlotte to be herself and do what she loves - putting smiles on kids' faces.
Hien's story
Hien's been providing smiles to kids and families in the Starlight Express Room for over 15 years!