STARLIGHT HEALTHIER FUTURE INITIATIVE TRIP

Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children face some of the highest rates of preventable diseases globally, often due to limited access to healthcare services and anxiety surrounding clinic visits, particularly among young patients. Starlight's Healthier Futures Initiative addresses these challenges by deploying Captain Starlight to remote community health clinics.

Through interactive activities like song, dance, games, and story telling, Captain Starlight provides positive distractions that encourage children to participate in healthcare appointments. This approach not only enhances the clinic experience but also strengthens community engagement with the healthcare system. ToyBox is excited to have been able to fund a Healthier Future Initiative Trip.

"I feel excited about the future. We couldn't have got to where we are without Captain Starlight's assistance. We wouldn't be seeing the drop in disease rates or number and we wouldn't have these amazing results"​- Earbus team member

ToyBox Australia was able to grant $28,400 towards the Starlight Healthier Future Initiative Trip.