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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.
Supporting next-gen child health researchers.
Two rising stars at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) have been recognised with Early Career Research (ECR) Awards, helping to improve care for some of WA’s most vulnerable children: critically ill kids in intensive care, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families navigating the health system.
WA researchers discover potential breakthrough for kids with high-risk leukaemia.
A groundbreaking study from cancer researchers at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) has uncovered a promising new approach to treating children with high-risk leukaemia – by combining standard chemotherapy with a bone-strengthening drug already used safely in young patients.
Big things are happening at Sandcastles.
Over a four-week period, more than 110 truckloads of concrete were poured – forming a solid foundation for the basement and ground floor, while also paving the way for the next phase of construction.

From NICU to Disneyland.
When baby Mason was born, his mum, Shenae never imagined his first few months would be spent fighting just to feed and grow.

Meet the experts.
Introducing PCHF’s New Scientific Advisory Committee – guiding the future of kids’ health research.

Commission For a Cause raises over $100k for Sandcastles children’s hospice.
Euroz Hartleys’ seventh annual Commission for a Cause fundraising day has once again made a meaningful impact, raising an impressive $309,000 for three WA charities.
Little doctors take over PCH new Kids’ Clinic.
Seven remarkable West Australian kids swapped patient gowns for doctor coats today, taking over Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) as part of Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation’s (PCHF) new Kids’ Clinic.
Sonny the superstar.
2-Year-Old with stage 4 cancer inspires family to give back to
Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Laying the foundations of WA’s first children’s hospice.
This month marks a major milestone in the construction of Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) – WA’s first ever children’s hospice. We’re excited to share that the first two concrete slabs have