Sometimes you need to get up close to see what's really needed.
Meet the children your generous donations support directly—hear their stories, meet their families, and see the impact the Foundation has on these young lives. News and media coverage give us the opportunity to share our stories with the broader community, important for continuing to garner support for those who need it the most. Here we share Foundation news that matters the most to people we support, our generous donors, and the broader WA community.
Our stories.

Introducing ChIPS: Chronic Illness Peer Support.
ChIPS is a new program at Perth Children’s Hospital that connects and supports young people aged 12 to 25 living with chronic illness across Perth and regional WA, while also having fun and developing

First responders step up for WA’s sick kids.
The World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) have launched their new community partnership ahead of the Games’ historic debut in WA in 2027.

$21 million brings Sandcastles closer to opening.
We’re proud to share a major milestone for Sandcastles (Boodja Mia), WA’s first children’s hospice. More than $20 million in operational funding has now been committed by the WA Government to our clinical operations

Helping WA kids bounce back from burns.
Each year, more than 500 WA kids are admitted to Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) with burn injuries. The 2026 Perth Firefighters Calendar is raising vital funds for Perth Children’s Hospital

A Wall of Hope for WA kids with cancer.
This Christmas, PCHF is calling on West Australians to ring in hope for kids facing cancer. To launch the Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, three inspiring young PCHF Ambassador Kids unveiled a

Christmas cherries raise $115k for Rare Care.
When Thomas was born, he appeared perfectly healthy. Thirteen days later, he was fighting for his life. Now seven, Thomas is one of only three kids in the world ever

Ways to make a difference this Christmas.
From local WA gifts supporting Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation to where Christmas light displays are shining for WA’s sick kids. Here are four festive ways you can make a real difference.

Bringing joy, wonder, and music to WA’s sick kids.
The Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) auditorium came alive with colour, music, and imagination as The Sound of Picture Books put on a weekend of performances to delight young patients and

Another major milestone achieved.
Last month, our construction crew gathered on site at Sandcastles for a moving and heartfelt smoking ceremony led by cultural consultants Barry McGuire and Carol Innes. Against a breathtaking natural