Wish stories
Read about some of the children who are hoping to receive, or have been lucky enough to be granted their wish.
Wishes
Be a part of life-changing wishes
Help grant a child's wish today
A child diagnosed with a critical illness can be referred to Make-A-Wish by one of our Community Referral Partners – that’s when their Wish Journey begins. To be referred, an application must be submitted by one of our Community Referral Partners, Find out more about the Community Referral Partner process.
Once we know a child is eligible for a wish, one or two of our volunteer Wish Makers will arrange to meet you over a video call to find out all about their favourite things, to delve into the child’s imagination and to discover what their wish might be. Once their wish has been captured, a written report is sent to one of a team of Wishgranters who work with the child and their family to try and turn their wish into a life-changing reality that's unique to them.
How wishes help
As well as being respite from their illness, a wish has a long-lasting, positive impact on a child, their loved ones and the community involved in making it happen.
Wish eligibility
Each child must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible to receive a wish. Find out more about the requirements here.
Apply for a wish
If you know a child who would benefit from a wish, you can start the process now via our simple online application form.
The wish journey
Find out what is involved in the journey from a child's initial referral to them receiving their wish.
Give a gift in kind
If you have a particular skill or service that could help us to grant more life-changing wishes, we'd love to hear from you.