Starlight Ambassador since 2014
"Starlight creates such a positive and happy atmosphere for sick kids in hospital. Even if it's just for a moment, kids get to escape the pain and sadness and just be kids. To me, that deserves as much help and support as possible." - Libby Trickett OAM
In her role as a Starlight Ambassador, Libby brings her passion for brightening the lives of others, coupled with her signature positivity, enthusiasm and energy.
In 2015 Libby helped to officially open the new Brisbane Starlight Express Room and is a frequent visitor helping to bring joy to sick kids and their families facing the darkest times in hospital.
She says it's so important that seriously ill children get the chance to be kids.
"All kids deserve fun and that’s exactly what Starlight provides. I've seen first-hand the difference it makes to a child's mood when they get to laugh and play games with Captain Starlight."
Libby has generously provided auction prizes and hosted our Starlight Five Chefs Dinners on many occasions. In 2018 she helped Starlight celebrate our 30-year anniversary, bringing lasting smiles to Starlight kids and families.
Libby has lent her support (and a few training tips!) to the Starlight Super Swim Challenge helping to raise vital funds and awareness for this signature fundraising event.
She has helped raise the profile of major annual campaigns and events including Starlight Day and uses her own social media networks and contacts to help fundraise for Starlight programs.
Libby is passionate about mental health and recognises the important role happiness plays in overall wellbeing.
"Every day Starlight creates such a happy and positive atmosphere for sick kids and teens. Those positive distractions are vital to help kids cope with the reality of hospital and illness." - Libby Trickett OAM
We thank Libby for her incredible positivity and ongoing support as a Starlight Ambassador.
ABOUT: In her swimming career, Libby won 24 gold medals on the international stage across Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Championship events. She has held World Records in the 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle and the 100m Butterfly. Libby's enormous contribution to Australian Swimming was recognised when she received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005. She now has a career in media, has published a novel titled Beneath the Surface: A Memoir and is Queensland's Mental Health Ambassador.