Starlight children, young people & their families
Tom's story
Dealing with anxiety due to his illness. Starlight has created a safe space for Tom where he can feel like himself
Alice's story
Starlight helps Alice keep smiling throughout her treatment for orbital rhabdomyosarcoma
Harry's story
After spending much of his early life in hospital, young Harry is now clocking up the k's on his bike for Tour de Kids
Ivan's story
Captain Starlight helps lift Ivan's spirits with song, laughter and play
Sam's story
Sam follows his dreams with Starlight, creating a lifetime of memories together
Ella's story
Captain Starlight and Starlight TV help Ella find fun and relief from her hospital treatment
Amara's story
Captain Starlight and a special guest help brighten Amara's hospital treatment
Zachary's story
Captain Starlight helps Zachary endure invasive and traumatic procedures
Chelsea's story
Starlight helps Chelsea overcome the loneliness and separation of hospital during Covid-19
Ayla's story
Captain Starlight helps Ayla and her family cope with the ordeal of her hospital treatment
Jack's story
Captain Starlight made hospital a fun experience for Jack and brought a huge smile to his face on every visit
Daniel's story
Daniel is giving back to Starlight for all the fun times he's had in the Starlight Express Room
Ariana's story
Throughout her period of treatment in isolation, the Captain Starlights were the only non-medical people Ariana saw
Priya's story
When in hospital, Priya always stops into the Starlight Express Room for a healthy dose of fun and laughter
Patrick's story
Starlight helps Patrick's natural positivity shine through his ordeal with neurofibromatosis
Rose's story
When Rose is confined to her bed, Captain Starlight delivers craft packs to help keep Rose busy and smiling
Mack's story
Mack's Starlight Wish was to be a zookeeper for the day, and to learn all he could about his favourite animals
Lexi's story
For 3-year-old Lexi, it's not "going to the hospital", it's "going to the Starlight Room!"
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
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!