WIDE-EYED WONDER LTD

Wide-Eyed Wonder Ltd is an Australian non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the joy and magic of live performing arts to disadvantaged and vulnerable children both in Australia and globally. It recognises that many children in these communities miss out on the enriching experience of theatre and live entertainment, which can play a vital role in their development and wellbeing.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to facilitate access to live performing arts for children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to experience it. It aims to create moments of fun, joy, and wonder that contribute positively to children’s emotional and social growth. The vision is a world where every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, can enjoy and benefit from the transformative power of live performance.

Main Objectives

• Secure funding to support children’s acts and entertainers performing for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
• Ensure all artists are fairly paid for their performances, advocating for professional standards in live entertainment.
• Facilitate attendance of disadvantaged children at theatre and live entertainment events.
• Promote child-centred program delivery that fosters communication skills, emotional intelligence, and community bonds.
• Encourage community and corporate support to sustain and expand access to live arts experiences.

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries are disadvantaged and vulnerable children who lack the means or opportunities to attend live performances. The organisation also supports performing artists by ensuring they receive appropriate remuneration and recognition for their work.

Services and Activities

• Organising live performances by children’s acts and entertainers in communities with limited access.
• Providing funding and logistical support to enable children’s attendance at theatre and live events.
• Advocacy work promoting fair pay for artists and equal access to live arts for all children.
• Community campaigns inviting individuals, groups, and businesses to fund and support these initiatives.
• Encouraging storytelling and qualitative reporting to capture the impact of performances rather than focusing on bureaucratic processes.