Matched giving disclosure statement

Campaign purpose 

This matched giving initiative is part of the Starlight Spring Appeal campaign, raising funds to support Starlight’s Captain Starlight in-hospital programs.  

Matching amount and source 

Matched donations have been secured in writing and agreed to be utilised for this campaign by: 

• A generous anonymous donor 

They have pledged a total of $50,000 in matched giving funds. 

Matching ratio 

All eligible donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar (1:1) until the full $50,000 is exhausted. 

Eligibility criteria 

• Donations must be made via individual, or organisation via the Starlight.org.au  

• Donations made via Facebook or Instagram or third-party fundraising pages are not eligible for matching. 

• Participants aged 18+ will be notified of match start and exhaustion via email and updates will be posted on our website.  

Campaign timing 

• Start: 9am AEST, Monday 20 October 2025 

• End: When the $50,000 matching pool is fully exhausted 

Multiple matches 

Participants may receive multiple matched donations if they receive multiple eligible donations during the match period. 

Use of funds 

All funds raised—including matched donations—will be used to support Starlight’s in-hospital programs. 

Handling of excess donations 

Donations received after the matching funds are exhausted will still support Starlight’s programs but will not be matched. 

Donor consent 

Matching donor/s have provided written consent for their contributions to be used in this matched giving campaign. They have requested to remain anonymous and not to be publicly identified.