Events
$25K raised at Illawarra Annual Brick Show
Shellharbour City Stadium was buzzing with colour, creativity and community spirit on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, as LEGO® lovers of all ages came together for the 8th Illawarra
May 16, 2025
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of children living with disability or illness and their families.
Here are some of our KidsWish impact stories.
Shellharbour City Stadium was buzzing with colour, creativity and community spirit on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, as LEGO® lovers of all ages came together for the 8th Illawarra
Hundreds of smiling faces put their best foot forward to support KidsWish and make The Great Illawarra Walk a stunning success on the weekend. A grand total of 425 entrants
KidsWish is thrilled to be the beneficiary of this year’s Great Illawarra Walk with the funds raised helping to support programs and services for children living with disability or illness
This January, KidsWish families had plenty of exciting options to choose from, with three free events designed for children living with disability or illness and their families. From a beach
Symbio Wildlife Park was bathed in sunshine on a perfect summer’s day for the annual KidsWish Christmas Party at the popular Helensburgh tourist attraction. Around 3000 people were in attendance
More than 150 volunteers will help KidsWish celebrate the festive season at their annual Christmas Party at Symbio Wildlife Park next Thursday. Around 3000 people will converge on the famous
The KidsWish Science Spectacular returned for its third year, on Thursday 26 September, offering children living with disability or illness and their families exclusive access to the incredible Science Space
80 golfers took to The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove on Friday 20 September for the 2024 KidsWish Golf Day. The sun was shining, and the weather conditions set
The Roller Hawks maintained their dominance over the Hawks in their head-to-head match-up but having fun was the most important part of the KidsWish Charity Match at the Snakepit Stadium
The Illawarra Hawks will be out for revenge when they take on the Wollongong Roller Hawks at the KidsWish Charity Match at the Snakepit Stadium in Wollongong on Sunday. But
Dozens of participants from The Disability Trust and KidsWish programs showed off their artistic flair at Shell Cove on Monday to bring a fantastic new mural to life. The colourful
Bright purple and orange socks brought a splash of colour to the Wollongong Wolves for their second annual KidsWish Charity Match at WIN Stadium. Unfortunately, the Wolves went down 2-1
The Wollongong Wolves are pulling up their socks on Sunday for this year’s second annual KidsWish Charity Match. For the first time ever, the Wolves will be wearing special socks
With the end of the financial year on the horizon, it is a time when many people and organisations make charitable contributions for a variety of reasons. KidsWish is a
KidsWish will be able to expand its programs, thanks to the generosity of The Great Illawarra Walk organisers and the hundreds of community members who took part in this iconic
The first Celebrity Brick Battle was a huge hit at the seventh annual Illawarra Brick Show which raised funds for KidsWish at a packed Illawarra Sports Stadium on the weekend.
Hundreds of community members got out and about for The Great Illawarra Walk on Saturday to help KidsWish continue to make a difference to the lives of children living with
It’s not too late to register for The Great Illawarra Walk which will be held this Saturday to help KidsWish in its mission of fulfilling the lives of children living
KidsWish is excited to launch brand-new small-scale events for the children we support. Accessing Illawarra events will provide opportunities for children living with disability to access venues throughout the region in
There was a bright mix of colour, lights and action on the dance floor at the KidsWish School Holiday Disco. Around 50 children and their families had a ball at
You’re supposed to never smile at a crocodile but there was plenty of big grins at the KidsWish School Holiday Reptile Encounter. KidsWish House at Flinders hosted the snap-tacular event
KidsWish is thrilled to announce its partnership with The Great Illawarra Walk for this year’s annual event where hundreds of dedicated community members will make the trek from Shellharbour to
Smiles were the order of the day at the KidsWish Christmas Party at Symbio Wildlife Park on Thursday with around 2000 guests lighting up the annual event with beaming smiles.
KidsWish hosts specially tailored events throughout the year for our KidsWish kids and families, including KidsWish Rock the Spectrum events, held at We Rock The Spectrum in Warrawong. These small-scaled
KidsWish is excited to announce a new Charity Match in partnership with local iconic sporting team, the Wollongong Wolves. Wollongong Wolves are the Illawarra’s top football club who compete in
Respite is a much-needed service for families we support, and important for kids to have a break from their parents too! Finding appropriate respite for young kids and teenagers can
On Saturday 11 March, Team KidsWish battled high temperatures to walk 40km from Shellharbour to Austinmer for the 2022 Great Illawarra Walk. This event raised funds for the Illawarra Academy
The Disability Trust celebrated a momentous occasion on Wednesday, May 17, hosting the grand opening of KidsWish House in Flinders. KidsWish House stands as an exciting and much needed facility
My family have been receiving supports and attending programs from KidsWish for over thirteen years. Initially, my twin boys Jamie and Rhys were supported by the KidzWish Foundation by attending
Thousands of children and families flocked to the 6th Annual Illawarra Brick show held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April, which has seen over $30,000 raised in support of
Let us know how KidsWish has made a difference in your life.
KidsWish acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we provide services. We recognise the strength and intergenerational resilience of Elders and honour the culture and knowledge of community leader’s past, present and emerging.
KidsWish acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we provide services. We recognise the strength and intergenerational resilience of Elders and honour the culture and knowledge of community leader’s past, present and emerging.
KidsWish operates in partnership with The Disability Trust.
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