In 2026 we’re having twice as much fun with two Wishlist Giving Days
SUNSHINE COAST
Thursday, 26 March
GYMPIE
Thursday, 7 May
Wishlist Giving Day 2026
Twelve hours of good vibes, generosity and lifechanging fundraising. Wishlist Giving Day brings our Sunshine Coast community together to raise funds for even better health care close to home.
Wishlist supports public hospitals in Gympie and the Sunshine Coast, delivering vital medical equipment, affordable accommodation and patient support services.
Wishlist Giving Day is the one day of the year when donations are doubled, thanks to our generous corporate matchers.
Sunshine Coast - March 26
Gympie - May 7
Why give on Wishlist Giving Day?
Proceeds power Wishlist to meet the needs of a growing Wish List – the items identified by health staff that would make the world of difference to local patients.
Previous Wishlist Giving Days have raised funds for the Sunshine Coast’s first clot retrieval unit at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Breast Cancer surgery equipment at Nambour General Hospital
The Butterfly Suite at Gympie Hospital’s Maternity Unit – a compassionate space for women facing the heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss,
How to get involved
There are so many ways you can give a little and help a lot.
Businesses
Become a matched donor
so donations by individuals are doubled – you choose the amount you’d like to commit to the cause.
Volunteer your staff to make calls on Wishlist Giving Day in our “telethon style” blitz of the region – and see if your business can raise the most funds. It’s great for team building as well.
Chat to our Supporter Engagement Lead
Health Staff
Fundraise
You can organise a crazy dress up day with your team, bake and sell delicious treats, or hold a raffle - or come up with your own fun way to fundraise!
Chat to our Engagement & Programs officer
School Groups
Chat to our Event Lead
Community Members
Donate on Wishlist Giving Day knowing that what you give will be doubled. Support our fundraiser or the many more being held in workplaces, schools and the community.
Chat to us
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wishlist Giving Day?
Wishlist Giving Day is 12-hours of generosity which brings the community together to raise funds to make health experiences even better on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie.
What makes it different from every other day is that donations are DOUBLED thanks ot our matched donors – so if you only make one donation in the year – make it on Wishlist Giving Day.
When is Wishlist Giving Day?
In 2026 we’re having twice as much fun with two Wishlist Giving Days!
Sunshine Coast - 26 March 2026
Gympie - 7 May 2026
How does my donation get doubled?
Donations are doubled thanks to our generous pool of matching donors. Often local businesses here on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.
For example, if you donate $50, a matching donor will contribute another $50, making your gift worth $100 to support local healthcare.
How will my donation make an impact?
Wishlist is dedicated to supporting even better health care close to home.
Your donation will help Wishlist to buy vital medical equipment, provide affordable accommodation for patients and their families and fund patients support services on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie.
Can I give before or after the official Wishlist Giving Day?
You can give a donation to Wishlist 365 days a year – but the advantage of Giving Day is your donation will be doubled by our matching donors.
Only donations giving on the day are DOUBLED.
I want to run a fundraiser for Wishlist Giving Day will the amount I raise be doubled?
You can run a fundraiser before Wishlist Giving Day but you must deposit the amount ON Wishlist Giving Day for it to be DOUBLED.
Are my donations tax-deductible and will I receive a receipt?
Yes, donations of $2 or more to Wishlist Giving Day are tax-deductible and you will get a receipt.
Wishlist is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under the “Health Promotion Charity” category.
Get Involved
Whether you are a business, a health worker, a school or a member of the community, contact us at Wishlist and we’ll help you to make a difference on the day!
