Meet Melissa
Melissa Wilkinson is a proud Central Coast local, mum of two and founder of Personalised Favours, Australia’s favourite family owned personalised gift company.
Born and raised on the Coast, Melissa has built her thriving West Gosford business on heart, community and connection. She is honoured to be selected as a STAR for the 2026 STARS of the Central Coast event, supporting Cancer Council NSW.
Outside of business, Melissa loves horse riding, snowboarding and spending time with friends and family. She is passionate about giving back and helping create a future where there is a cure for cancer.
My Updates
Pyjama Party Fundraiser
I hosted a pyjama party and raised an incredible $2,800 🙌
It was one of those nights… perfect weather, comfy PJs, slippers on, lots of laughs and a room full of people backing a cause that means so much.
Mitre10 Kincumber BBQ
What a great day at our fundraiser BBQ at Mitre10 Kincumber. We’re so proud to have raised $894 for Cancer Council NSW.
Spotted in Coasties Mag 👀
A big shout out to Tash for including me in the March Local Faves feature in Coasties Mag. It’s where locals share their favourite places to eat, drink and play on the Central Coast. She also kindly mentioned my involvement with Dancing with the Stars Central Coast. 💛
On a personal note…
Spotted in the paper 👀
Thank you Central Coast News for the feature on Stars of the Central Coast. I feel incredibly honoured to be one of the stars helping raise funds for the Cancer Council NSW.
My first dance lesson 😳
This is me after my first tap dancing lesson.
I thought tap would be fun… turns out it’s a whole lot harder than I expected. There were even a few tears in the shower after my session.
But then I reminded myself why I’m doing this. It’s so much bigger than learning to dance or stepping on stage. I’m doing it for my friends and family who have been impacted by cancer - and that makes every hard lesson worth it. #cancersucks
$10,000 to Cancer Council NSW
As a business, we don’t just talk about supporting our community - we back it.
Personalised Favours is proud to be sponsoring Stars of the Central Coast and has donated $10,000 to Cancer Council NSW.
Cancer affects families, workplaces and communities. If we can use our platform and our business to make a real contribution, then that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
Why am I doing this?
Thank you to my Sponsors
$10k
Personalised Favours Sponsorship
$2.42k
Pyjama Party
$1.17k
Fundraiser Raffle
$515
Stone Real Estate Ettalong Beach
Well done on all your hard work for such a great course! We can’t wait to see you on stage next week. Have The best time!
$515
Survival
Go girl! 💃
$500
Trilogy Racing Pty Ltd
What a worthy cause! Great job Melissa!
$380
$309.30
Jodie Birks
So proud of you Mel! Can’t wait to watch you smash the tap dancing!
$270.50
$264.25
Cathy And Miles Fink
$264.25
Peta Skilbeck
Go Mel! You will be very nervous about now but honestly it is one of the most amazing things I have done! Hopefully this donation gets you above your goal! I will be there supporting you on the night - your girls will be so proud🥰
$264
Mitre10 Bbq
$263.75
Cat Mcleod
Go you little tap star x
$263.75
Ari King
What a superstar you are!! Good luck x
$257.75
Mark Wilkinson
Go get em - tickle toes :) xox
$211
Amelia
What an inspiration Mel - great work!!
$211
Seth Offner
$211
Jaz & Charli
You've got this mum!
$174.33
Caroline Rawson
$142.43
Bree Mcfadden
Tap tap tappy
$142.43
Rebecca
Good luck twinkle toes x
$106.12
Mint Web & Print
Can’t wait to see the dancing next week 😊
$106.12
Lynda Bass
$106.12
Caroline Rawson
$106.12
Eva
Good luck and well done Mel xx
$106.12
Susan Styles
Go you good thing go!
$106.12
Anonymous
WOW - you will outshine the mirror ball, Mel!! Have the best experience! Big congrats for being a star!
$106.12
Alison Mcleod
This makes me so happy!!
$106.12
Bee Hr
$106.12
Intouch Hair Creations
$106.12
Aimee Napier
You've got this!
$103.72
Meagan Darling
$100
External Lawyers
Great cause! Good luck with the tap dancing!
$100
Laura Jarvis
$85.48
Teri Barker
$54.12
Ilona Norman
No pressure, but you’re about to dance, sparkle, and casually remind everyone why you’re iconic. Break a leg (but like… not literally). 🕺
$54.12
Tanner James
That’s a lot of work Melissa - but it’s for a fabulous cause. Good on you. 👏
$54.12
Margo
You go girl!!
$54.12
Steph
This is so fantastic Mel - go you!
$54.12
Richard Freiha
You got this. Just channel Ginger Rogers ;)
$50
Emma O’connell
You’re amazing, Mel! Sending all the best dancing vibes! ✨🪩 xx
$28.43
Jay
Keep on tapping your way to your goal!
$28.43
Macaroni Forsyth
$28.43
Gnocchi Forsyth
$27.81
Leigh Harrison
Good luck with everything and I hope you reach your goal x
$27.81
Laura Hart
Cheering you on! 👏🏻💃🏼
$27.81
Julie Ellston
Go Melissa! Enjoy 💃🏼!!
$27.81
Marc Sartor
Best of luck in reaching your goal of $20,000 and above!
$27.81
Sean Byrne
Good on you mate. This is a cause that he’s close to my heart.
$27.21
Elizabeth Allen
$23.50
Cookie Callaghan
Hi I’m Cookie. I’ve been freeloading off my mum for 5 years now so thought better donate.
$22.58
Karyl-ann Walker
Very best wishes, Mel, for a successful venture both in raising funds for Cancer Council and for your dancing efforts.
$22.58
Kaz Taylor
Well done, my lady! I’ll be cheering for you, love Kaz x
$22.10
