Magical Getaway Foundation

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Magical Getaway Foundation

We provide first ever holidays to children and their families facing very challenging circumstances.

We are the only national charity dedicated to giving FIRST EVER holidays to vulnerable or disadvantaged children, young people and their families to improve their health and wellbeing to reach their full potential in life.

03/12/2025

Our Welcome BBQs are such a special part of every Magical Getaway 💛

Usually held on the first day, they’re a relaxed way for our Board Members to meet the families, share stories, and celebrate the start of a truly special week ✨

📸 Some beautiful pics from our October getaways during Anti-Poverty Week, across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

25/11/2025

A few snaps from our two Brisbane families’ first-ever holiday at Turtle Beach Resort! ☀️

Back in October, during Anti-Poverty Week, these families spent the week soaking up the sun, sharing laughs and reconnecting — time to rest, recharge and just enjoy being together 🥰🌴

Because it’s never just about the getaway... it’s about what the getaway brings; hope 💜

18/11/2025

During Anti-Poverty Week in October, two Sydney families spent time by the water at BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park, their first-ever holiday together 💜

One mum shared:

“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity for myself and my two children to have a holiday. I am ever so grateful.”

Moments like these remind us that even a few days away can bring healing, connection and renewed confidence 🌤️

12/11/2025

In October during Anti-Poverty Week, three Melbourne families experienced something truly magical... their first-ever family getaway 💛

They spent six days at Anchor Belle Holiday Park in Phillip Island, slowing down, laughing and creating joyful memories together.

Because at the heart of every holiday is what it brings; hope ✨

Here are some pics of their time away 💕

10/11/2025

We’re proud to share that our story was featured nationally, including in the Herald Sun’s VWeekend and The Daily Telegraph’s Sydney Weekend during Anti-Poverty Week - shining a light on the power of first-ever holidays to change lives 💛

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4p7m8aR

24/10/2025

So excited to be featured on Today Extra with our amazing ambassadors and for Anti-Poverty Week last week! 💜

We’re so grateful for their support and to for helping us to share our message across Australia 🙌🏼

30/09/2025

🌟 FIRST EVER GETAWAYS FOR 7 FAMILIES DURING ANTI-POVERTY WEEK 🌟

Seven families (9 adults and 14 children, 12 years and under) have been gifted their first ever getaway during Anti-Poverty Week from Sunday 12 October to Saturday 18 October.

🏖️ 3 families from Melbourne – Anchor Belle Holiday Park
🏕️ 2 families from Sydney – BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park
🌴 2 families from Brisbane – Turtle Beach Resort

We are currently finalising the getaway details with the families and referring agencies: Uniting, Dandenong South Primary, The Benevolent Society and the Step by Step Team from YFS.

The response from one of the single mums experiencing family violence and homelessness said: Thank you for this wonderful opportunity for myself and 2 children to have a holiday. I am ever so grateful.

💜 Over the next month we will highlight some of the long-lasting family memories, the increase in self-esteem and confidence for both the children and their parents and the hope created.

It’s not about the getaway; it’s what the getaway brings; hope!

10/05/2025

Sausage sizzle today at Moorabbin 🌭

All proceeds going to gift life-changing holidays for vulnerable kids and their families 💜

700 sausages! Let’s see if we get through them!

07/05/2025

"Damian and I want to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful we are for being given a gift we struggled to imagine giving our family.

A holiday with all the trimmings included was always a dream we would share as a fantasy.

We didn't just receive a week's holiday; we received an opportunity to create long-lasting happy memories as a whole family.

No worries or concerns rolling around in our subconscious, stressing us both and limiting our options.

We thank you and the Magical Getaway Foundation for helping us give our children a holiday they are all still talking about and will for years to come."

It's not about the holiday; it's what the holiday brings; hope 💜

04/04/2025

Day 1 at the resort 🏝️

So happy to kick off this first-ever holiday for this wonderful family!

From the swimming pool to table tennis, mini golf, tennis, and basketball, there’s so much to try. 🏀

Stay tuned for more pics to come during the week. 💜

18/03/2025

The 3-bedroom beachfront cabin was a far cry from the one room this family of four shared. "We have a bedroom each!" the children excitedly announced upon arriving at Kaloha Holiday Resort in November. 😍

The week was spent making lifelong memories and sharing precious family time together.

Their story was one of resilience and courage. After being displaced due to the war in Afghanistan, their father was finally reunited with them in October.

Their first-ever getaway brought hope and new beginnings for the whole family. 💛

04/03/2025

✨ Empowerment Through Mentorship Project ✨

We are excited to share that we have received $10,000 in funding from the Mary MacKillop Today Community Grants Program to commence our Empowerment Through Mentorship Project later this year. 💜

This initiative will establish a support network by pairing women who have previously benefited from our first-ever getaways with newly selected participants. We anticipate that the program will engage over 100 direct participants.

By developing leadership and mentoring skills among former beneficiaries, this project will create a peer-driven support system, ensuring that new getaway participants feel empowered and connected. ✨

Stay tuned for further updates!

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Melbourne, VIC

Telephone

+61 419 372 629

Website

http://www.magicalgetawayfoundation.org/

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