Starlight children, young people & their families
Ava's story
Amid so much heartache, Starlight helps Ava do all the things she loved before she got sick.
Henry's story
Knowing he could go and have fun with Captain Starlight gave Henry something to look forward on his toughest days.
Jagger's story
Even when he wasn't feeling well, Jagger still wanted to go to do craft and play games with Captain Starlight.
Amelia's story
During gruelling treatment, Captain Starlight motivated Amelia to keep coming back to hospital.
Maton's story
Visiting the Starlight Express Room was the highlight of Maton's day - an escape from reality to recharge.
Anabela's story
Captain Starlight helps distract Anabela from her treatments and makes her time in hospital much happier.
Bertie's story
The Starlight Express Room feels like a day trip out for Bertie; it's an escape from what happens on the ward.
Bonnie's story
Bonnie wasn't allowed visitors in hospital, so without Starlight, it would have been lonely and isolating.
Holly's story
While ongoing hospital appointments are stressful, no visit is complete without a trip to the Starlight Express Room.
Isla's story
Smiling and laughing with Captain Starlight helped Isla forget about being a 'cancer kid'.
Tamika's story
Starlight has taken the stress out of everything that's going on with Tamika's health.
Will's story
Will and his family went on the trip of a lifetime for his Starlight Wish.
Helena's story
Helena says she loves that in the Starlight Express Room, she isn't the 'sick kid'.
Dale's story
While hospital takes up so much of Dale’s life, Starlight has been there helping him still be a kid.
Hunter's story
Hunter's favourite movie in hospital was 101 Dalmatians. Guess what he asked for his Starlight Wish?
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
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!