[1] The charity grants wishes to children living with a life-threatening disease or medical condition and is affiliated to Make-A-Wish Foundation International.
[1] Make-A-Wish Australia was founded on 26 November 1985, inspired by the story of Christopher Greicius – a young boy fighting leukaemia in United States fulfilling his wish of becoming a police officer.
[6] To receive a wish, a child must be between the ages of 3 and 18 years, living in Australia, experiencing a life-threatening disease or medical condition.
Make-A-Wish Australia contacts each child's medical specialist to establish eligibility.
[6] Make-A-Wish Australia works with several companies across Australia including The Walt Disney Company, Hungary Jacks, Coles, Southern Cross Austero, Blooms The Chemist, The John James Foundation, Hallmark Cards, Hertz, Hyundai Help for Kids, OOh!media, Sass & Bide, Seed Heritage.