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Who are the Starlight Children’s Foundation?
The Starlight Children’s Foundation is an Australian based children’s charity. Starlight’s vision is that everyone experiences a happy childhood, because happiness matters. For over 30 years we have used play, social connection and creativity to support children and young people in some of their toughest times and to positively change their healthcare experience.
Who is Captain Starlight?
Captain Starlight is a superhero from outer space, who makes hospital fun. Captain Starlight entertains children on Planet Starlight through livestreams, games and activities.
What is Planet Starlight?
Planet Starlight is the digital home of Captain Starlight, a place for children to connect with the fun of Captain Starlight.
Is Planet Starlight safe?
Safeguarding children and young people is a priority for all programs delivered by the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Our purpose-built safe chat function allows kids to only communicate with Captain Starlight. The Planet Starlight chat function is designed so they cannot communicate with other children.
No specific information about your child is stored on our platform. All information shared is deidentified, location information is used to support and better develop our work with hospitals around Australia, and support Captain Starlight's engagement with your child.
Who Is This Made For?
Planet Starlight is recommended for children 12 and under. For young people older than 12, we recommend another Starlight program Livewire Online, designed specifically for young people.
Planet Starlight is a place for fun, kind and respectful experiences. We believe strongly in creating an environment that promotes positive digital behaviours. Occasionally the need will arise for Captain Starlight to directly manage a child's behaviour. The child will be given 2 warnings before being restricted to chat in a timeout for a period of time. During this timeout, they will still have access to our content but will be unable to use the chat feature. In all cases the child will be encouraged to behave in a kind, supportive, respectful and safe manner.
If I have any concerns, where should I go?
Please see our Safety Policy for more information.If you have questions about your child's activity on Planet Starlight, please contact us on 1300 727 827