Campaign Purpose

This matched giving initiative is part of the Starlight Christmas Appeal campaign, raising funds to support Starlight’s Wishgranting program.

Matching Amount and Source

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

  • Toni Fini Foundation and Mirabella, Aigle Royal Group, Morgans Hawthorn, and Morgans Foundation

They have pledged a total of $105,000 in matched giving funds.

Matching Ratio

All eligible donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar (1:1) until the full $105,000 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: 9pm AET, Wednesday 17 December 2025

  • End: - 4:30pm AET, Wednesday 24 December 2025 or when the $105,000 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 Wishgranting programs

Handling of Excess Donations

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