Replacing Fear With Fun — Future Friendly Podcast.

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Step into the Starlight Express Room at Sydney Children's Hospital, where superheroes in silver capes are transforming kid's hospital experiences. Meet Captain Starlight, a character from outer space who brings magic, laughter and play to seriously ill children and their families.

Through intimate conversations with the team behind this groundbreaking program, discover how they're revolutionising children's healthcare by giving kids back their sense of control and joy - one game, song, or silly moment at a time.

This is a story about the power of play and the importance of letting kids be kids, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Updates, Ideas, and Opinions

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Future Friendly returns to independent ownership.

In consultation with EY, we made the strategic decision to transition Future Friendly back to an independent agency

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Celebrating Our Good Design Awards Success

Future Friendly wins 2 Gold Good Design Awards, 3 Good Design Awards for 2025

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Replacing Fear with Fun for Sick Kids — Future Friendly Podcast

We speak to the Starlight Foundation about the power of play even in the most challenging circumstances.

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The World's Most Valuable Skill.

Why solving complex problems in teams is a critical skill for the future.

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Making Education Meaningful — Future Friendly Podcast

We speak to Newmark primary school their vision for education that challenges traditional learning models.

The future

is made

today.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

Our studios sit on country of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation in Sydney and the Ngunnawal people in Canberra.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and commit to building a brighter future together.