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Wishlist House Gympie reaches significan...

Thursday, 2nd May 24

Wishlist House Gympie has reached a significant milestone in its construction journey. Construction of the four-bedroom charity house has hit the halfway mark, reaching the lock-up stage and marking a crucial step forward in supporting Gympie Hospital patients through the proceeds of the project.

Soaring together: How Wishlist and Littl...

Wednesday, 1st May 24

Two charities – one from the Sunshine Coast and another from Archerfield in Queensland – have teamed up in a collaboration set to save little lives.

Reed House turns 15

Friday, 26th Apr 24

Wishlist staff, volunteers, donors, Rotary Clubs and community members gathered at Wishlist Reed House to celebrate 15 years of compassionate support for over 22,150 guests. Reed House is available to patients, families and caters to those who need to stay close to a Sunshine Coast hospital while undergoing treatment, surgery or emergency stays.

National cancer workshop at Wishlist Cen...

Friday, 26th Apr 24

Wishlist is bringing national cancer-support program Look Good Feel Better to Wishlist Centre from May. The free workshops are designed to help with managing the physical, psychological and social impacts of cancer treatment.

Wishlist Centre offers lifeline to Gympi...

Thursday, 25th Apr 24

Follow Marie's journey as she shares her family's experience staying at Wishlist Centre during her father's cancer treatment. Just minutes away from Sunshine Coast University Hospital, offers comfort, support, and community resilience to over 900 families in need. Marie urges Gympie residents to consider Wishlist Centre for affordable patient and family accommodation.

Wishlist funds incontinence equipment

Tuesday, 23rd Apr 24

One in five children in Australia experience incontinence, it’s a problem that affects a child’s confidence, self-worth, and development. For those with severe cases, the only options for treatment were found in Brisbane, until the launch of a continence service for children on the Sunshine Coast.

Noosa mums raise $7269 to shave heads

Monday, 15th Apr 24

Noosa mums Sam and Dan have raised $7269 to shave their locks for Wishlist.

Wishlist and IFYS join forces to boost f...

Thursday, 11th Apr 24

Wishlist is proud to announce its partnership with IFYS to enhance foster care opportunities in the Sunshine Coast community. The innovative collaboration aims to address the growing need for foster carers by promoting the benefits of foster caring to health care workers to ensure better outcomes for children in need.

Amber's recovery from tragedy to triumph

Tuesday, 9th Apr 24

25-year-old Amber recently spent four weeks at SCUH after a harrowing high-speed motorcycle accident. Being 220km from her home in Childers, Amber was able to stay at Wishlist House so she could attend rehab daily without added stress.

Wishlist Giving Day boosts women's healt...

Monday, 8th Apr 24

A new service to benefit hundreds of women will now be established at Nambour General Hospital, thanks to fundraising by local health foundation Wishlist.

Wishlist commits to another year of humo...

Sunday, 31st Mar 24

With unwavering community support, Wishlist has committed to funding another year of this vital service, ensuring laughter-filled days for children in the hospital.

Wishlist to bridge gap between Gympie an...

Friday, 29th Mar 24

In a significant move aimed at enhancing accessibility to vital healthcare services, health foundation Wishlist will launch a new Patient Transport Service connecting Gympie to Sunshine Coast public hospitals.

$280,600 raised on Wishlist Giving Day

Thursday, 28th Mar 24

In a remarkable display of generosity and community spirit, health charity Wishlist has exceeded all expectations during their annual Wishlist Giving Day appeal.

Meet Jeremy: Wishlist Giving Day Ambassa...

Wednesday, 27th Mar 24

Seventeen-year-old Jeremy, known for his humour and infectious smile, has been bravely battling an aggressive blood cancer, Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Motivated by a desire to bring hope and inspiration to other families facing similar struggles, Jeremy will be the ‘face’ of this year’s Wishlist Giving Day on Wed March 27.

Wishlist strikes partnership with nation...

Friday, 8th Mar 24

One of the Coast’s leading charities – Wishlist – has announced its partnership with esteemed national netball team, Sunshine Coast Lightning.

Skyline Broken at Wishlist House Gympie

Monday, 4th Mar 24

The skyline has been broken thanks to the team at Steeline Frames and Trusses, and Stoddard Group have put a roof over our heads. Lock-up materials have been supplied by Sunshine Coast Mitre 10 and windows by Dowell Windows, while the team at Superior Plumbing will be back onsite this week.

Hospital grants make real-world impact

Sunday, 3rd Mar 24

Six Sunshine Coast Health health professionals have been awarded significant grants to carry out innovative research into health care issues impacting the local community.

Shaving heads for charity

Tuesday, 27th Feb 24

Sam and Dan's head shave for Wishlist.

'Hit the phones' this Wishlist Giving Da...

Thursday, 22nd Feb 24

Wishlist Coffee House Boosts Mental Heal...

Tuesday, 13th Feb 24

Supporting Nambour Hospital’s café – Wishlist Coffee House – has led to a $4000 boost for mental health patients.

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