Little Wings is a not-for-profit organisation providing free air and ground transport for seriously ill children living in regional and remote NSW, ACT, and QLD—connecting them with the lifesaving medical care they need. Since joining Good360 in 2021, they’ve used donated goods to bring comfort, joy, and dignity to families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Read on to discover how Little Wings is easing the journey for thousands of Australians in need.
When did Little Wings join Good360?
We joined Good360 in 2021.
What programs do you use your Good360 donations for? Who does the program serve? How does it impact Australians in need?
Little Wings provides FREE air and ground transport for a seriously ill children in regional and remote NSW, ACT and QLD, connecting children with the lifesaving medical treatment that they need and deserve.
We use Good360 products in many different ways, from the toys at Christmas or as a comfort when heading into hospital and feeling anxious… or at Mother’s Day, providing a gift for mothers that are spending Mother’s Day in hospital with their child and not at home… or to fill the gaps that we see and hear that families have as they navigate a very turbulent time in their lives. These offerings, big or small, allow Little Wings to provide wrap around support for families that are experiencing some of the most challenging times of their lives… easing the journey, even if just for a moment.
What is your favourite moment/interaction that you have had with a client when utilising the Good360 product?
Last week we had a little girl, Quinn from Dubbo, pass through the hangar ready to return home finally in remission after battling cancer for years and enduring countless medical interventions; gifting her with a baby doll made the moment all the more magical. Her smile and instant connection sparked pure joy across the Little Wings team and for Quinn and her entire family.
How does Good360 help your mission?
Little Wings is more than air and ground transport, the children we support have chronic and serious conditions, meaning we get to know them and understand their family needs, the triumphs and the challenges. Being able to organically fill some of those gaps for families with Good360’s items, stepping in to support when it is needed the most, allows us to deliver on our mission and ‘ease the journey’.
What would happen if Good360 wasn’t here to help?
Families would go without. Leaving them feel more isolated than ever and amplifying the finainical pressures already at play when caring for a seriously ill child. At Little Wings we really work to support families in meaningful ways, and families are complex and unique, so having the Good360 range really does allow us to support with care and dignity in the moments that matter.
What is your favourite donation you have received from Good360? Why?
The toys and the LEGO are always a winner. As we assisted over 8000 children in FY24, those toys were needed in bulk and they sparked joy in every sense. The personal care items are a close second, with so many care packs required for families, keeping them comfortable when unexpectedly experiencing an extended hospital stay… these personal ideas bring comfort and remind them that they are not alone.
How many lives have you impacted through Good360’s donations?
We would estimate over 10,000.
To learn more about Little Wings and their incredible work, check out their website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
