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The Foundation on the frontline
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.
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
New training program boosts skills and confidence in newborn intubation.
PCHF-funded research and equipment is at the core of a new training program transforming competency and confidence for clinicians performing one of the toughest and most stressful procedures in paediatric
Helping Bodhi breathe easier at home.
Fifteen-year-old Bodhi from Australind is breathing easier at home thanks to an innovative respiratory device funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) with the support of ToyBox Australia. Bodhi lives
Bringing hope to kids with cancer.
For families going through the heartbreak of a child with cancer, hope gets them through the dark and difficult moments. Hope that one day it will be their child ringing the end of treatment bell at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), marking the end of challenging chapter.
Rare Care gift makes WA history.
One of WA’s biggest-ever gifts is set to transform the lives of kids and families living with rare or undiagnosed diseases. The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation has committed a landmark
Gold Series – Perth: $1.5M in rare care.
Mitchell was diagnosed with Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS), a rare and complex genetic condition that affects different cells in the body in unpredictable ways. With fewer than 500 known cases worldwide – and only around 30 in Australia – Mitchell is one of just a handful of children living with PKS in WA.
Ben inspires WA to Give for Kids.
West Aussies raised more than $370,000 during PCHF’s inaugural Give for Kids Day – and leading the charge was 14-year-old Ben. Held on 19 September, Give for Kids Day united
Locky Gilbert: From Cape to Cape.
From Survivor and The Bachelor to full-time adventurer, and proud dad to toddler Ava, Locky Gilbert is no stranger to a challenge. This October, he’s gearing up for his next challenge, tackling Australia’s biggest mountain bike stage race, the 2025 Cape to Cape.
