Starlight Children’s Foundation

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History & Mission

Founded in New South Wales in 1988.

Queensland’s office opened in 1999.

To brighten the lives of all seriously ill and hospitalized children throughout Australia.

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Distractive Therapy Programs

“Looking after a child with a chronic or life

threatening illness requires a comprehensive

‘total’ approach to care, a healing

environment that includes entertainment,

diversion, fun, laughter and joy. Starlight is a

key partner in providing these aspects of

care”

Professor Les White

Executive Director, Westmead Children’s Hospital

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Captain Starlight

Sole purpose is to bring smiles to sick children by distracting them from their illness and pain and engaging them with unique skills, companionship and entertainment.

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Starlight Express Room

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Starlight Express Room

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Starlight Express Van

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Starlight Fun Centres

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Starlight Wishgranting

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Starlight Escapes

520 Escapes entertained more than 900 families.

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Livewire

New initiative developed under a subsidiary livewire.org.au.

Safe and fun online community for young people living with serious illness or disability.

Developed to assist other Not for Profit organisations to help their members through the online community.

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Club Ado

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Meaningful Benefits

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Volunteers

Most valuable resource.

Each year over 4000 people lend their support on Starlight Day.

Essential to the success of Starlight.

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Fundraising

Do not receive any government funding for core services.

Rely on support from individuals, corporations, community groups, special events, cause-related marketing promotions, and in-kind support of both goods and services.