Welcome to Give Me 5 – Supporting Sunshine Coast Families for 26 years
MIXFM’s Give Me 5 is our signature fundraising campaign dedicated to helping sick kids and their families right here on the Sunshine Coast.
Each year throughout June, we rally our incredible community for a month-long campaign packed with events, activities, and heart. From diamond lunches to comedy nights, art auctions to long lunches, huge outdoor music events to HOG rides, every dollar raised goes directly to our local hospital foundation, Wishlist – funding vital medical equipment, services, and support programs for local families.
Thanks to the generosity of locals like you, Give Me 5 has raised over $7.7 million to date – and we’re just getting started! Join us this June as we continue making a real difference – because when we Give Me 5, we give hope.
Local Hearts. Lasting Impact.
Join the movement – explore events and opportunities to make a difference this June.
Foam & Rubber Industries Gentlemen’s Gathering at Augellos – 6th June
Round up the boys for an afternoon you won’t forget – a 2-course long lunch at Augello’s packed with purpose, top-notch Italian fare and unbeatable banter, all while overlooking the stunning Mooloolaba beachfront.
Hosted by our own Mark, Todd, and Lyndon, with special guests Billy Moore and NRL legend, Todd Carney, this is your chance to enjoy epic stories, laughs, and a few well-earned bevys.
Silent Art Auction at Maroochydore Homemaker Centre – 9th to 21st June
Thanks to the generosity of local artists and businesses, we have an array of art pieces up for auction this year. Displayed within the Maroochydore Homemaker Centre between the 9th and 21st June, you can wander the Centre to find your next piece and support local art for our local hearts! Join the team at the Homemaker Centre on Saturday 14th June for a day of exciting art activations.
Island Charity Swim – 14th June
The Island Charity Swim is an annual open-ocean fundraising event held on the Sunshine Coast, with the 2025 swim scheduled for Saturday, June 14.
Participants undertake a challenging 10km swim from Mudjimba Beach, around Mudjimba Island (Old Woman Island), to Mooloolaba Beach. The Mooloolaba Charity Swim also offers individuals or teams the opportunity to swim 2.5KM, 5KM or 10KM starting and finishing at Mooloolaba Beach.
This event supports the Currimundi, Nambour, and Palmview Special Schools, raising funds to enhance educational resources and facilities for students with special needs.
Hilarity for Charity – 24th June
Get ready to giggle, snort, and possibly cry-laugh your way through the funniest fundraiser of the year! Join us for a night of comedy, cold beers, and big-hearted giving at the Maroochy Surf Life Saving Club as we welcome big name comedians to the stage. Will our MIXFM announcers be brave enough to try 2 minutes of stand-up?
Art With Heart Auction at Pier 33 – 26th June
This year’s Art with Heart Auction promises to be our most immersive and inspiring yet – an electric evening where every element is designed with creativity. From breathtaking artworks to plated masterpieces, art will come to life before your eyes.
Enjoy an unforgettable night of fine food, flowing drinks, and passionate bidding at Pier 33 as incredible pieces from talented Sunshine Coast artists like Vanessa Perske, Gary Myers, Julya Hegarty and more go under the hammer. And as a special treat, a surprise celebrity chef will be serving up culinary creations that are just as artistic as the works on the walls.
Travis Schultz & Partners Young Professionals Long Lunch – 27th June
Join 100 of the Sunshine Coast’s young professionals for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and impact. Enjoy a vibrant long lunch at The Boat Shed featuring a powerful panel of local philanthropists, a high-energy live auction, raffles and the legendary wine fridge giveaway – thanks to Travis Schultz & Partners.
Give Me 5 HOG Ride – 29th June
Feel the thrill of the open road with the legendary local HOG crew as they fire up their engines for a truly one-of-a-kind experience! Each year, lucky passengers hop on the back of a Harley Davidson for a day of adrenaline, laughter, and heart.
Cruising across the Sunshine Coast, the ride includes a pitstop for morning tea at Glasshouse Tavern and a laid-back lunch at Palmwoods Hotel – plus plenty of raffles, laughs, and road-trip fun along the way.
Give Me 5 Live – Party in the Park – 29th June
Get ready for an epic afternoon of live music, good vibes, and community spirit at Give Me 5 Live at the iconic Alexandra Headland Surf Club park.
This outdoor music event brings together brilliant local acts and pays heartfelt tribute to the original Jessie’s Day, keeping all the elements you loved—like local vendors, family fun, and sunshine by the sea—just with a fresh new format that’s perfect for all ages.
Southern Cross Sheds Diamond Lunch – 4th July
The signature Southern Cross Sheds Diamond Lunch is the longest-running event in the Give Me 5 calendar and continues to sparkle as a crowd favourite year after year.
Over 350 guests gather for an afternoon of glamour, generosity, and good times – and one lucky attendee will walk away with a 1-carat diamond!
Upon arrival, each guest receives a glass of sparkling wine with a surprise “diamond” nestled inside. One of those glittering gems is the real deal!
Food & Wine Lunch at Augellos – 8th August
Settle in for a stunning afternoon of seaside indulgence at the Food & Wine Lunch, right on the beachfront at Mooloolaba.
Hosted by the team at Augello’s and featuring an exclusive wine tasting by The Lane Vineyard, each sip will be perfectly paired with a delicious 3-course menu designed to delight.
With sweeping ocean views, great company, and a lineup of auctions and raffles, this is your chance to wine, dine, and make a difference.
WHERE YOUR DONTATION GOES: REAL STORIES, REAL IMPACT
Discover how our communities support has changed lives on the Sunshine Coast
Wanting to support?
Wanting to help but unsure how? Our arms are always open to individuals and businesses who want to get involved by supporting an event, donating a raffle or auction item or who have ideas about how we can make more impact.
What are we fundraising for this year?
Over the past 26 years, we have funded over $7.7 million of life-changing equipment, programs and services to support the growing health needs of the Sunshine Coast community. Last year alone, we raised over $550,000 in funds. This year, we have our sights set high on funding the following:
Peadiatric Cardiology Ultrasound Machine
This life-saving machine will allow local children, including sick and premature babies, to access specialist heart care here on the Coast, reducing the need for travel to Brisbane.
Sentec Transcutaneous Monitors (Neonatal)
These non-invasive monitors reduce the need for painful blood tests in critically ill newborns, helping improve outcomes and comfort in neonatal care.
Dad’s Group
A unique program reducing isolation and supporting mental health in new dads, aiming to help families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. Give Me 5 provided the initial $180,000 to fund the pilot program in September 2024 and due to it’s success and far-reaching impact, we hope to fund the continuation of this program.
Any additional funds raised will support the continued presence of the Clown Doctors and Calm Fairy, who bring laughter, comfort, and calm to children in hospital.
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Let’s make Give Me 5 2025 the best yet!
Mix FM’s Give Me 5 delivers a month of events. There are many fun events scheduled. This important cause needs your help. Your contribution helps cover essential children’s health services.
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