At Starlight, we love what we do! As Australia’s broadest reaching children’s charity, our mission to brighten the lives of seriously ill children is passionately shared by our entire team, our ambassadors, volunteers, and of course our amazing supporters.
As a testament to this shared vision and drive, Starlight has again been recognised as Australia’s number one most reputable Children’s Charity, in Reptrack’s Charity Reputation Index (2022).
Reptrack’s independent survey measures key areas such as trust, admiration, respect and overall esteem within the Australian charity sector, and is fantastic recognition of Starlight’s dedication to fulfilling our vision of a happy childhood for all children across Australia.
Trust, in particular, is at the heart of everything we do here at Starlight. Our brand reputation is key to inspiring the confidence of the families we work with, and those who generously support us.
As the country’s most trusted children’s charity, Starlight families can rely on us to bring fun, joy and laughter when it is needed most. Likewise, our supporters can trust that all donations are used to create genuine and lasting positive impact.
Of course, none of Starlight’s work would be possible without these generous partners and supporters!
“[In this sector] we are asking for people to put their trust in us to make donations, to support us with volunteer hours and donate their goods and services,” says Starlight CEO Louise Baxter. “And so I think that trust and reputation is everything. It’s incredibly important and incredibly valuable.”
We are thrilled that Starlight’s positive mission and strong brand inspires people to help us bring happiness to sick kids and their families. From corporate partners to individual donors, we are so thankful for the trust placed in us by our supporters.
Of working with Starlight, our partners at Chevron (formerly Puma Energy) say;
"The relationship built with the Starlight Team, not only across QLD but the other states,has been one of the most rewarding relationships formed in my career.It's never a dull moment working with Starlight, a commitment that is well worth it to see the amazing smiles and hear the amazing stories our donations make on the brave sick children and their families." - Laura Bain
To those who support us through participation in fundraising events, via regular giving, or through individual donations, we also extend a massive thank you. While reasons for supporting Starlight vary, through our designation as Australia’s most reputable children’s charity, we love that our supporters know their trust in us well placed.
I’ve always supported the work of Starlight and then saw it firsthand when my son was hospitalised and needed brain surgery. Starlight TV, along with Captain Starlight and co was what kept me going -seeing son’s face light up when participating in the quizzes and calling was just amazing. They were awesome and so I’ll support you forever. You make such a massive difference to the lives of kids and I’ll always be grateful. – Starlight donor.
At Starlight, we will continue to repay the trust placed in us by continuing to offer, adapt and expand our programs to bring laughter and joy to as many sick kids as we can across Australia.
Why? Because happiness matters.