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...
Behind The Wish - Kaye Nugent
22 February 2024
After seeing her grandson's wish granted, Kaye Nugent joined Make-A-Wish to help families of sick ch...
10-year-old Braxtyn (Brax) may be shy, but he sure wasn’t afraid to help his favourite superhero cat...
Whether it’s a scary procedure in the hospital or a bad dream at home, 6-year-old Sammy draws courag...
Behind The Wish - Tracey Corbett
20 February 2024
Tracey Corbett worked next to the Make-A-Wish office. One day, in 2004, she walked in and signed up ...
Behind The Wish - Cara Nieuwenhuis
19 March 2024
Cara remembers feeling like a balloon after her first wish as a volunteer: "you’re floating and you’...
One of Disney’s most beloved characters joins 7-year-old Charlie and his friends for a super fun dan...
We talk to Daniel and Sarah, parents of incredibly courageous 10-year-old Scarlett who recently wish...
Behind The Wish - Domenic Cincotta
27 February 2024
Family man Domenic Cincotta says he met "some of the most beautiful people" in his 11 years as a Mak...
Behind The Wish - Aaron and Maree Lucas
08 March 2024
Former wish kid Aaron Lucas, along with mum Maree, are giving back by being volunteers with the Hoba...
Princesses + puppies = the two things that 6-year-old Harriet (Harry) adores most in the world. We b...
After experiencing anxiety over her medical condition, 12-year-old Eve comes out of her shell, thank...
Behind The Wish - Dave Harrison
28 December 2023
Since joining Make-A-Wish in 2019, Dave Harrison has found his niche helping organise fundraising ev...
15-year-old foodie and old soul, Alexander, travels to Tasmania to fulfill his wanderlust and gourme...
Behind The Wish - June Butler
05 February 2024
June Butler spread her skills across two Make-A-Wish branches and says the experience had a positive...