DOUBLE your donation to DOUBLE the smiles!

For a limited time only, your donation will have twice the impact on the lives of seriously ill children and young people.  

This Christmas, give sick kids facing the pain and trauma of serious illness something to look forward to. You can help by gifting them the wonder of a Starlight Wish.  

Until midnight on Friday, December 15th (AEDT), your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous Starlight donor (to a matched total of $30,000) .

Hurry! While Starlight’s matched giving period is only for a short time, the impact of your donation can last a lifetime. 

1. Donation to Christmas Appeal 2023 (Required)

The minimum donation amount is $2.

Donations are tax deductible. Registered with ACNC.


Double your donation, double your impact!

Ariana starts her wishgranting journey - Christmas appeal 1

$39 = $78

Helps twice as many kids start their wish journey with a personalised planning kit

Add sparkle to a Starlight Wish - Christmas appeal 2

$78 = $156

Adds extra sparkle to twice as many sick kids’ Starlight Wishes (like Ariana’s VIP meet & greet)

Help grant a life-changing Starlight Wish for kids like Ariana - Christmas Appeal 3

$117 = $234

Goes towards granting a life-changing Starlight Wish to a seriously ill child.

The power of your support

Starlight Wishes give sick kids something fun to look forward to and create new happy memories to treasure forever. 

  • Kids enjoy a sense of control choosing their dream 

  • Kids have something fun to look forward to and are distracted from their illness 

  • Wishes help kids, families and siblings reconnect 

  • Wishes gives kids and families a break from the stress of hospital 

  • Wishes would create lasting happy memories 

  • Kids feel happier, more confident and positive about the future 

  • Wishes help increase sick kids’ overall wellbeing  

A happy childhood makes a lasting difference to lifelong psychological wellbeing, sense of self, social connections, and healthy behaviours. 

Starlight Wishes help bring the joy and happiness that's essential to childhood