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Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Australia Ltd.

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ABN 97006497632|Richmond, VIC 3121|www.makeawish.org.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$16.0M
Total Assets
$11.4M
Staff FTE
68
Volunteers
845

About

Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Australia Ltd. is an Australian children's charity dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for critically ill children across Australia. The charity operates on a 100% donor-funded model, relying on the support of individuals, corporate partners, and a network of volunteers to bring hope, joy, and lasting positive effects to wish children and their families.

Programs (5)

Workplace Giving

A simple, tax-effective way for employees to donate regularly through their workplace to help grant wishes for critically ill children.

Hungry Jack's Annual Campaign

A yearly campaign where customers can purchase $2, $5, or $10 stars in-store, via drive-thru, or on the app to support wish granting.

Wish Express (Regular Giving)

A monthly donation program where supporters become regular givers to help grant wishes consistently and deliver hope, joy, and lasting memories to critically ill children.

Gift in Will

Allows individuals to leave a lasting legacy by including Make-A-Wish Australia in their Will, helping to grant wishes for future generations of critically ill children.

Wish Force (Volunteering)

A program for over 850 volunteers across Australia who dedicate their time and skills to help make life-changing wishes come true for critically ill children and their families.

Outcomes

Wishes granted: Over 11,000
Years of operation: 40 years (since 1985)
Number of volunteers: Over 850

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$16.0M$14.8M$11.4M68 FTE + 845 vol
FY2022$13.0M$12.8M$8.9M65 FTE + 823 vol
FY2021$12.4M$10.4M$9.3M58 FTE + 1,054 vol
FY2020$11.5M$11.1M$6.8M50 FTE + 1,054 vol
FY2019$14.6M$14.5M$6.5M54 FTE + 1,098 vol
FY2018$13.9M$13.6M$6.3M49 FTE + 1,126 vol
FY2017$15.6M$16.1M$6.2M58 FTE + 1,109 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Health
Beneficiaries
First NationsChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesGeneral CommunityChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteYouth
Operates Nationally

Domains

healthchildrendisability

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 17 June 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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