News & Media

As Australia’s most inspirational children's charity, we’re often featured in the media.

You can find out more about how we grant life-changing wishes for families across Australia through our latest news and media mentions below.

If you are a journalist with an enquiry about Make-A-Wish or would like to interview one of our spokespeople, please email: [email protected].

Make-A-Wish in the media

Check out the impact a wish can have across an entire community, through our media mentions below.

Latest News

Whenever 8-year-old Roxy was having a low day – her mum Simone would twirl her favourite rainbow umb...

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After seeing her grandson's wish granted, Kaye Nugent joined Make-A-Wish to help families of sick ch...

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10-year-old Braxtyn (Brax) may be shy, but he sure wasn’t afraid to help his favourite superhero cat...

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Whether it’s a scary procedure in the hospital or a bad dream at home, 6-year-old Sammy draws courag...

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Tracey Corbett worked next to the Make-A-Wish office. One day, in 2004, she walked in and signed up ...

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Cara remembers feeling like a balloon after her first wish as a volunteer: "you’re floating and you’...

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One of Disney’s most beloved characters joins 7-year-old Charlie and his friends for a super fun dan...

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We talk to Daniel and Sarah, parents of incredibly courageous 10-year-old Scarlett who recently wish...

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Family man Domenic Cincotta says he met "some of the most beautiful people" in his 11 years as a Mak...

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Former wish kid Aaron Lucas, along with mum Maree, are giving back by being volunteers with the Hoba...

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Princesses + puppies = the two things that 6-year-old Harriet (Harry) adores most in the world. We b...

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After experiencing anxiety over her medical condition, 12-year-old Eve comes out of her shell, thank...

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Since joining Make-A-Wish in 2019, Dave Harrison has found his niche helping organise fundraising ev...

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15-year-old foodie and old soul, Alexander, travels to Tasmania to fulfill his wanderlust and gourme...

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June Butler spread her skills across two Make-A-Wish branches and says the experience had a positive...

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