Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
Tips for Applicants
Starlight primarily operates direct service programs rather than offering grants to other organisations. For wish granting, children must be aged 4-18 years with a serious illness. The foundation works with hospitals and medical teams to identify eligible children rather than accepting direct applications. Corporate partnerships and fundraising event participation are the main ways organisations can engage with Starlight.
Giving Philosophy
Starlight believes that happiness matters to seriously ill children and that joy, fun and laughter help build resilience and coping skills during medical treatment. Their theory of change focuses on providing immediate emotional support through entertainment, distraction and positive experiences rather than funding medical research or treatment. They aim to help sick children simply be kids again, creating happy memories that last a lifetime.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $48.4M | $24.4M | $16.0M |
| FY2022 | — | $41.7M | $22.3M | $16.9M |
| FY2021 | — | $37.0M | $19.4M | $14.3M |
| FY2020 | — | $37.8M | $19.9M | $14.7M |
| FY2019 | — | $34.1M | $16.5M | $10.4M |
| FY2018 | — | $31.2M | $18.5M | $15.7M |
| FY2017 | — | $33.9M | $23.2M | $20.1M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (2)
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Starlight Super Swim
Join Australia's biggest national charity swim to raise funds for seriously ill children.
Starlight Super Steps
Walk 10,000 steps a day in May to help make hospital a happier place for sick kids and their families.
Program History (2)
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Starlight Super Steps
Walk 10,000 steps a day in May to help make hospital a happier place for sick kids and their families.
Starlight Super Swim
Join Australia's biggest national charity swim to raise funds for seriously ill children.