Restore the joy of childhood

Your support creates joy

On Christmas Eve, two-year-old Lottie’s world was shattered by a diagnosis of a rare neurological condition. In an instant, hospital and treatment took over, and the joy of childhood vanished.

But thanks to generous supporters like you, Lottie received a Starlight Wish — a week-long adventure in Queensland that helped her rediscover the happiness of being a child. From meeting animals at Australia Zoo and Sea World to splashing in the water again, her Wish gave her and her family a much-needed escape.

A Starlight Wish is the incredible gift of happiness that helps a child rediscover the joy serious illness takes away.

As a valued starlight supporter, your commitment is the essential to helping grant life changing Starlight Wishes, that help sick kids and their families leave the pain of treatment behind and enjoy more of what matters most — fun, joy and shared happiness. It's a once-in-a lifetime gift that helps sick kids’ dreams come true!

This festive season, we urgently need your help to grant 410 life-changing Starlight Wishes for seriously ill children.

The impact of your gift

Lottie's Starlight Wish to visit Bluey’s World gave her a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Her wish gave her back the simple joys of childhood, like splashing in the water, that illness had taken away.

“Lottie’s wish brought us so much happiness; we could never have matched the magic that Starlight created for us. It was the best week of Lottie’s life, and we’ll remember it forever,” Matt said.

Your gift can help restore this joy to another seriously ill child this festive season.

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Every child is unique, and so is their Starlight Wish — whether it's meeting a hero, recording an album, or even owning a highland cow. Your vital role makes the impossible happen.