What is Planet Starlight?
Planet Starlight is a place for children to connect with the fun of Captain Starlight.
Who is Captain Starlight?
Captain Starlight is a superhero from outer space, who makes hospital fun. Captain Starlight entertains children in hospital and on Planet Starlight through livestreams, games and activities.
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.
You can find out more about Starlight's commitment to safeguarding children and young people here.
Who is Planet Starlight made for?
- Planet Starlight is recommended for children 12 and under.
- For young people older than 12, we recommend Livewire, Starlight's dedicated program for teenagers living with a serious illness, disability or chronic health condition.
- 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, and respectful manner.
Who is Starlight Children’s Foundation?
- At Starlight we know that happiness matters to sick kids facing the pain, fear and stress of serious illness.
- That's why for over 35 years we've worked in partnership with health professionals to bring the fun, joy and laughter that helps sick kids be kids.
- We help kids of all ages regardless of disability, injury or illness because what happens in childhood lasts a lifetime.
- We believe in happiness because it matters to sick kids’ health.
Need more information?
If you have questions about your child's engagement with Planet Starlight, please contact our team on 1300 727 827. We will be available to provide assistance and further information.
To learn more about Captain Starlight and the broader range of Starlight programs designed to support seriously ill children and young people, please visit Starlight's website: starlight.org.au.