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Run for Wishlist at the Sunshine Coast M...
We’re inviting you to join Team Wishlist in the Sunshine Coast Marathon on Sunday, 3 August 2025 and make a difference in the lives of patients in our local community. By joining Team Wishlist, you will get 10% off your entry fee AND get your race entry reimbursed when you raise $1000 or more!

Where has your bucket hat been?
Follow Wishlist on Instagram and Facebook, post a photo wearing your Wishlist Bucket Hat, and tag Wishlist to go in the draw to WIN a $500 VISA voucher to spend on your next big adventure.

Wishlist House Gympie Goes on the Market
The house that Gympie built has been finished and put on the market with proceeds going to Gympie Patient Transport Service, Butterfly Suite and Ambulatory Care at Gympie Hospital.

Badcock Foundation Haven Donors
Neil Badcock and Max Lago sponsored Wishlist Centre Room 9, the last unsponsored room, with a generous $25,000 donation, ensuring it continues to provide comfort and care to those in need.

How your coffee makes a difference
Every coffee, cupcake, or sandwich you purchase from a Wishlist Coffee House isn’t just fuelling your day, it’s changing lives across the Sunshine Coast.

Recycling hero turning bottles into heal...
Thanks to recycling champions Marion and Klaus, thousands of recyclables have been transformed into community support, helping Wishlist continue its important work.
Wishlist Giving Day Raffle Winners

Over $340,000 raised on Wishlist Giving ...
On Wishlist Giving Day 2025 we were inspired by the Sunshine Coast community coming together to raise over $340,000. We couldn’t have done it without our army of volunteers, business matchers and the generous Sunshine Coast Community – thank you!

Maddi's Journey: a story of hope and rec...
Maddi’s story is not just one of survival, but also of generosity and community, a reminder that hope thrives when people come together to give selflessly.

Give a little, help a lot on Wishlist Gi...
March 27, 2025, marks Wishlist’s most impactful fundraising event of the year - Wishlist Giving Day! For 12 hours, the Sunshine Coast community will come together to raise $200,000 to support local public hospitals, enhancing health services for patients and families.

Support our health heroes and buy a raff...
By purchasing a ticket, you’re not just in the running for some amazing prizes, you’re directly helping to fund vital equipment, patient support services, and hospital accommodation.

Humble Gift Co.'s donation
At Humble Gift Co., a name badge isn’t just a tag - it’s a symbol of identity, pride, and connection. Through their ongoing fundraiser, Humble Gift Co. and the support of their incredible customers, have now donated $15,268 to Wishlist, helping fund vital hospital equipment and support services for patients and families in need.

13 Weeks, Countless Steps: Louie’s Rem...
After a devastating spinal injury, Louie Saa defied the odds to walk again. Read his inspiring journey of recovery, resilience, and family support.

Transforming persistent pain management ...
For one in five Australians, chronic pain is a daily struggle, creating physical and emotional barriers that feel insurmountable. The Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service (SCPPMS) is offering hope with innovative solutions to this widespread issue.

Where Are They Now? Kim's Story
Kim Power’s inspiring journey from paralysis to recovery after Guillain-Barré syndrome highlights the power of determination and the impact of community support.

ChIPS building hope, connection, and res...
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program offers a vital lifeline, providing a space where these young individuals can find camaraderie, build resilience, and share their experiences with peers who truly understand.

Butler McDermott continues legacy of sup...
Butler McDermott Lawyers has a long and heartfelt history with Wishlist, one that continues to flourish with their renewed partnership.

Mark your calendars: Wishlist Giving Day...
Save the date for Thursday 27 March for Wishlist Giving Day. There are may ways you can get involved and make double the difference!

Another milestone reached for Wishlist H...
From generous sponsorships to the donation of time, materials, and expertise, every contribution from local businesses was vital to turning Wishlist House Gympie into a reality.

Wishlist Will Week Feb 10-16
Write your Will for FREE from February 10 - 16! We have partnered with Australia's leading online Will writing platform Safewill, to offer you the opportunity to write a bespoke Will for free during Wishlist's Will Week.