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Wishlist Therapy Dogs Program featured o...

Thursday, 4th Sep 25

Wishlist's Therapy Dog Program, proudly supported by the Petstock Foundation, will feature in the 10th season of the Channel 10 program, Pooches at Play. Our episode of Pooches at Play will air on Saturday, September 6 at 3:30pm, and again on Sunday at 4pm on 10 drama.

Free Wills Week with Safewill

Monday, 1st Sep 25

From today until Monday, September 15, you can have your will written for free during Free Wills Week, thanks to our partnership with Safewill.

Wishlist's 2025 Silent Auction is now li...

Tuesday, 19th Aug 25

Wishlist is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Silent Auction, thanks to our sponsor, the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group! Check out the range of items and experiences you can bid on this year.

National Health Foundations CEO Forum br...

Tuesday, 12th Aug 25

Last week, some of Australia’s leading health foundations came together on the Sunshine Coast for the National Hospital Foundations CEO Forum. This was a powerful two days of connection, collaboration and learning. Chaired by Wishlist CEO, Brendan Hogan, the forum was held on August 14–15 at the Wishlist Centre, Birtinya, and provided an opportunity for health foundation leaders from across the country to share ideas and strengthen partnerships.

Sunny Coast community raises $314,588 fo...

Tuesday, 1st Jul 25

In its 26th year, 92.7 Mix FM and the Sunshine Coast community have raised $314,588 for this year’s Give Me 5 campaign! The Give Me 5 campaign is an annual month-long festival of fundraising supporting local patients and families in need of our health services, and Wishlist is the grateful beneficiary.

934g baby inspiring this year’s Give M...

Sunday, 29th Jun 25

Seeing their newborn son who weighed less than a kilogram go through those blood transfusions is one the reasons Aiesha and her partner Bailey Sims agreed to be ambassadors for this year’s Mix FM Give Me 5 fundraising campaign, along with their now six-month-old son Lennon and their daughter four-year-old Athea.

New equipment will save 1200 local kids ...

Saturday, 28th Jun 25

More than 1200 Sunshine Coast children will not have to travel to Brisbane for health care if this year’s 92.7 Mix FM Give Me 5 fundraiser raises enough to pay for a vital piece of medical equipment.

Art with Heart Silent Art Auction

Sunday, 22nd Jun 25

Get ready to bid! This year's 92.7 MIX FM's Give Me 5 Art with Heart Silent Art Auction has more than 50 art pieces displayed at Maroochydore Homemaker from June 9 until bidding closes at midday on Saturday, June 21.

Every donation makes a world of differen...

Monday, 16th Jun 25

Every hour is precious for 72-year-old Merryl Berry. The Twin Waters local was diagnosed with mesothelioma two-and-a-half years ago after a visit to the doctors for a sore shoulder turned into a nightmare of hospital visits, tests and heartache.

Mum of miracle baby calls on Sunshine Co...

Wednesday, 28th May 25

A year after the birth of her premature daughter a mum has launched an impassioned appeal for Sunshine Coasters to get behind the region’s biggest health fundraiser.

Wishlist therapy dogs become stars of th...

Tuesday, 27th May 25

Our therapy dogs and their handlers joined by host of Pooches at Play Lara Shannon at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

92.7 MIX FM Give Me 5 set to return

Monday, 26th May 25

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

Monday, 19th May 25

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...

Saturday, 17th May 25

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...

Friday, 16th May 25

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?

Thursday, 15th May 25

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

Monday, 12th May 25

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...

Friday, 9th May 25

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

Wednesday, 7th May 25

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...

Friday, 2nd May 25

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.

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