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92.7 MIX FM Give Me 5 set to return
The Sunshine Coast community is gearing up for another year of heartfelt generosity and life-changing impact as we welcome the return of 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 campaign.

Volunteer Spotlight - Karen
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Wishlist, your local hospital charity, and we’d like to pay tribute to all 150 of them in this National Volunteers Week – because without them we simply couldn’t provide the services, equipment and accommodation to improve our region’s health services.

Wishlist announces partnership with Pets...
Driven by a shared commitment to empowering a better future, the Petstock Foundation has committed $50,000 to expand the program that aims to provide better health services for everyone through more visitation and therapy assistance.

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.

More Paws on Hospital Floors
With the vital support of the Petstock Foundation, we’re on a mission to get ‘more paws on hospital floors’ spreading smiles and boosting spirits along the way.

Birawan supporting Families and Connecti...
At the heart of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the Birawan Midwifery Group Practice Team stands as a beacon of dedicated care and cultural connection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Wishlist funds VestiCam
Thanks to our generous community and funds raised by Nambour and Gympie Wishlist Coffee Houses, Wishlist has been able to fund a VestiCam device for the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Halo the Therapy Horse funded by Wishlis...
Wishlist are thrilled to announce their newly funded Therapy Horse Halo, who will visit the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and spread joy to patients, visitors, and staff thanks to Whinnies Wellness Equine Therapy.

Lightning and Wishlist join forces for a...
Sunshine Coast Lightning and local not-for-profit, Wishlist has announced it will extend its partnership for another year - solidifying the widespread influence and community connections of both organisations.

Wishlist House Gympie SOLD by One Agency...
Wishlist House Gympie has been sold by One Agency Gympie off market for a phenomenal $825,000. Funds from the sale will significantly enhance the local hospital and healthcare services.

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.