KidsWish

🎄 Be part of something magical this July ✨

KidsWish is inviting schools, businesses, and our wider community to get involved in the Christmas in July Toy Fund and be part of creating magical moments 🎁

Together, we’re aiming to raise $50,000 to help deliver thousands of toys gifted to children living with disability or illness at Christmas – bringing joy, connection, and smiles to local families.

💫 Get involved your way:
• Host a festive fundraiser (dress-up day, bake sale, or special event)
• Encourage your school, workplace or community group to take part
• Make a direct donation or help spread the word

👉 Learn more, get involved or donate:
https://christmasinjuly.kidswish.org.au/

Let’s work together to make a meaningful impact this July ✨🎄

Be Part of the Magic Delivery joy this Christmas. Donate in July. The KidsWish Toy Fund aims to raise funds to deliver thousands of toys that are gifted to children living with disability or illness at Christmas.

📚 TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON 🎮 We’re excited to welcome up to 25 children living with disability or illness – and their families – to our next Accessing Illawarra activity at Shellharbour City Libraries, where kids can explore video gaming, virtual reality, board games, stories and more!

📆 Friday 12 June
⏰ 3:30pm–5:00pm
📍 Shellharbour City Library
🎫 Tickets go live Thursday 28 May, 9:30am

Once tickets launch, head to our website, visit the link in our BIO, or visit our Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/accessing-illawarra-shellharbour-city-library-2026-t2

🎉 We’re heading to the BIG Play Date in Shellharbour TOMORROW 🎉

Join us at the Communities for Children BIG Play Date as part of KidsFest Shellharbour – Thursday 28 May, 10am–1pm, Shellharbour Civic Centre.

We’ll be there alongside a huge range of amazing services and activities for families, including:
✨ Face painting
🌿 Nature play & crafts
🎶 Music & storytelling
🎨 Cultural activities
🧸 Sensory space by KidsWish
…and so much more!

Enjoy the free BBQ and soak up a fantastic day of fun, connection, and play for little ones.

👋 Make sure to stop by and say hello!

📢 We’d like to let our community know that the Illawarra Annual Brick Show will not be going ahead in 2026.

This was not an easy decision, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this much‑loved event over the years. The Brick Show has brought so much joy to our community and played an important role in supporting KidsWish children and families.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Christmas in July campaign, along with other opportunities to get involved and support KidsWish 👉 www.kidswish.org.au 💜

It’s National Volunteer Week 💜 This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, is a reminder that everyone can make a difference.

In 2026, recognised globally as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, we celebrate not just what volunteering does, but the community, purpose, and belonging it creates ✨

To our incredible volunteers: thank you! Your generosity, kindness, and dedication create moments of joy and connection for children and families living with disability and illness – we're all so lucky to have you.

Thinking about getting involved? This could be your year!
➡️ Learn more via our website: https://kidswish.org.au/index.php/get-involved/ #1
📩 Or connect with us at [email protected]

🤸 TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON 🙌 We’re excited to welcome up to 30 children living with disability or illness, and their families, to our next Accessing Illawarra activity at Flip Out, Albion Park. Enjoy fun, fitness and adventure at this indoor trampoline park!

📆 Friday 15 May
⏰ 3:30pm–5:30pm
📍 Flip Out, Albion Park
🎫 Tickets go live Thursday 30 April, 9:30am

Once tickets launch, head to our website, visit the link below, or follow us on Humanitix for instant notifications.

https://events.humanitix.com/accessing-illawarra-flip-out-albion-park