PCHF appoints construction partner to build WA’s first children’s hospice.
- Perth Children's Hospital Foundation
PCHF appoints construction partner to build WA’s first children’s hospice.
- Perth Children's Hospital Foundation
Local WA industry leader joins project team to lead construction and fit-out of Sandcastles.
We’re delighted to announce West to West Group as our official construction partner on the build of Sandcastles (Boodja Mia), WA’s first children’s hospice.
A local WA industry leader, West to West Group will be responsible for the construction and fit-out of Sandcastles, helping us to transform the Swanbourne site into a ‘home away from home’ for some of WA’s sickest kids and their families.
An industry leader specialising in design, construction and fit outs; the Sandcastles project will add the state’s first children’s hospice to West to West Group’s growing portfolio of Western Australian landmarks including Serai Apartments in North Fremantle and the construction of The Lodge Wadjemup on Rottnest Island.
Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO, Carrick Robinson said: “West to West Group have expressed a shared vision to transform our Swanbourne site into a beautiful place of respite, and connection and care for some of Western Australia’s sickest kids and their families.
“We are both grateful and proud to partner with West to West Group, and our development team at Hassell, Hesperia and Encon, to work together to deliver this landmark project to the highest standard. A truly collaborative initiative, Sandcastles will be a one-of-a-kind space designed and built by Western Australians, for Western Australians.”
West to West Group General Manager, Construction, Adam Harvey said: “We fully understand the significance of this project, which aims to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill children and their families. This deeply resonates with our team at West to West Group and has fuelled our commitment and passion for the project.
“We aim to deliver an environment that is much more than just a physical structure. It will be a sanctuary of respite, where sick kids and their families can find comfort and community through purpose-designed facilities,” said Harvey.
Sandcastles is funded by PCHF thanks to generous contributions from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Cancer Council WA via a generous bequest from the late John Street, Minderoo Foundation, Lotterywest, the Federal Government and the WA community. The ongoing clinical operational costs of Sandcastles will be provided by the State Government through the facility partner, the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).
Sandcastles is anticipated to open in 2026. To learn more or to donate, visit pchf.org.au/childrenshospice
