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

  • Ryan's wish to be a police officer

    It takes a whole #WishForce to bring wishes to life. For Ryan, it was a whole police force, too!

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  • James's outback adventure update

    James' wish came true thanks to tax time donations.

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  • Emelia's wish: A wish mum's perspective

    Guest blogger Kristy shares the story of her daughter Emelia's Wish Journey.

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  • Archie tossing a cricket ball in his cricket kit

    Archie, Australia's newest cricket captain

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  • Make A Wish Australia Children's Charity - Freyja on her wish to meet the dugongs with her friend on a boat

    Freyja's wish to visit dugongs

    What started as a wish to see the marine animals she loves, led to a very special mission.

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  • Make A Wish Australia Children's Charity - Edgar on his wish with his dad watching the West Coast Eagles AFL game

    Edgar's unforgettable grand final

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  • Make A Wish Australia Children's Charity - Ace on his wish to meet the Brisbane Lions

    Ace leads the Brisbane Lions to victory

    Mega fan Ace inspired a whole team and fan community when his wish came true.

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  • Charli meeting her puppy Lola

    Charli meets Lola

    Anything is paw-ssible for Charli now that best friend Lola is by her side!

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Wish kids featured on this page

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