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

  • Beyond The Wish: Dr Kylie Mason

    Teenager Kylie's wish was to have a book published. Then a few years later she became a doctor.

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  • Beyond The Wish: Anna

    Wish mum Sonja describes the effect of her daughter Anna’s 2025 wish as “indescribable”.

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  • Bryson - Wish Granted

    I wish for a huge emergency services adventure

    Bryson saves Sydney - with NSW Police

    Bryson, 12 NSW Medulloblastoma

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  • Beyond The Wish: Carly

    Thirty-five years post diagnosis of a rare cancer, wish alumni Carly and her mum Myra, both acknowledge Make-A-Wish for positively impacting their lives

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  • Beyond The Wish: Alana

    Thirty-six years after Alana's wish came true, parents Andrea and Paul reminisce on how a community came together to make their daughter Princess of Wodonga

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  • Beyond The Wish: Dana

    Fifteen years on, Dana reflects on her wish as the source behind her strength to persevere, and the humbling reminder of all the positive aspects of her life

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  • Audrey's Wish Takes Centre Stage

    8-year-old Audrey shines on stage at the Rebel Theatre in Sydney as her wish 'to put on a show for a HUGE audience' comes true

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  • Aubree's Inspirational Tea Party Wish

    In celebration of World Wish Month, you're invited to join 5-year-old Aubree on her inspirational tea party wish at Perth Zoo!

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  • Beyond The Wish: Levi

    Teenager Levi had a rare talent for fixing motorbikes but needed a shed so his hobby could fully flourish.

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  • Macey's Croc-tastic Outdoor Adventure Wish

    Macey's outdoor adventure wish to go camping and kayaking in QLD comes true

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  • Beyond The Wish: Sharny

    Snow-loving Sharny's wish has inspired the purchase of a caravan and a trip around Australia.

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  • Lawson's Mighty Big Digging Wish in Queensland

    4-year-old Lawson travels to Queensland to experience his biggest wish—'To go to Queensland and have an awesome digging, exploring adventure!'

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Wish kids featured on this page

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