Wish stories

Learn about inspirational wish children and the amazing people who help their wishes come true.

Wish kid Cooper is smiling from his wheelchair, waving his red and blue stripped scarf

Inspirational wish stories

  • Make-A-Wish Australia wish kid Hannah lying on grass

    Hannah's VIVID Lights Wish

    10-year-old Hannah, born with half a heart, lights up at her wish to visit VIVID Sydney

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  • YouTube fan Kobe gets his mansion

    Kobe's wish came true to live in a mansion like his favourite YouTubers.

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  • A Wish to hold and cuddle

    Read about when Chloe met her new best friend, Wish the Jack Russell puppy!

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  • Hobart couple's lifetime of giving

    Superheroes Lyn and Paul’s volunteering goes all the way back to 1989!

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  • Charlotte's wish, reimagined

    Even though her eyesight is failing, Charlotte’s vision for her wish was clear.

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  • Ollie's wish, interrupted

    Ollie wishes for a buffet breakfast.

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  • Our resilient little boy Harrison

    Meet the big-smiling Harrison. His incredible story is brought to you by our guest contributors, his parents.

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  • Going the extra Miles for Make-A-Wish

    Joy and Ken Miles are incredible supporters. Read about their unique way of supporting wishes!

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  • Power of wish leaves lasting impact

    Ian and Marisa are incredible supporters. Read about their contribution to Make-A-Wish.

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  • Donor Rudi's matters of the heart

    Rudi Morgan is an incredible supporter. Read about how Make-A-Wish is a matter close to his heart.

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  • Make-A-Wish Australia wish kid Zach standing in LEGOLAND

    The wish built with LEGO

    An excited Zachary flew to Melbourne to visit LEGOLAND.

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  • Wish kid Ava with a puppy

    Ava's Animal Adventure

    Ava, 12, loves snuggling with her cat Sparkles - but during her year-long cancer battle she often thought about how wonderful it would be to mix with other animals.

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Wish kids featured on this page

⭐ Alexander, 15, neurofibromatosis, 'I wish to have the ultimate Tassie foodie holiday'.