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A lifetime of love in just six months.
Remembering Elfy, her cheeky smile and why Sandcastles matters to families like Nav’s. When Nav and his wife were partway through their pregnancy, they received devastating news. Their daughter had ... READ MORE
Turning waiting time into play time at PCH.
A new initiative at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) is helping make waiting times more enjoyable for children and families. Thanks to funding from Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF), a mobile ... READ MORE
Precision brain surgery technology helping kids thrive.
Three years after Euroz Hartleys helped PCHF fund state-of-the-art electromagnetic (EM) navigation technology at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), the impact of this tech continues to transform the lives of some ... READ MORE
Tech4SickKids set to launch.
For nearly two decades, WAITTA (the Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance) and WA’s technology community have been investing in WA’s sick kids through Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF). ... READ MORE
Boost for PCHF Pump Program.
Commission for a Cause raises $80k for PCHF Pump Program. Euroz Hartleys has again delivered a powerful day of giving, with its annual Commission for a Cause event raising more ... READ MORE
Kids put Perth Scorchers through their paces.
Perth Scorchers players swapped cricket drills for rehab-inspired challenges at the redeveloped WACA Ground last week, as courageous WA kids living with serious health conditions put them through their paces. ... READ MORE
Small actions, big impact for WA’s sick kids.
Three easy ways to support WA’s sick kids this July. Pick up a $2 token at BIG W, buy a Steggles Charity Chook (30c from every sale is donated), or ... READ MORE

Coaches stumped as kids takeover Scorchers training.
PCHF ambassador kids bowl over coaches as the Foundation launches official partnership with the Scorchers.

Meals that heal.
Supporting PCHF with Mum’s Sause: Mum-of-three, Di, shares her simple, toddler-approved recipes. A home-cooked meal

Shock on-air shake-up.
Red carpet rolled out as PCHF ambassador kids stun in radio station takeover. Earlier this

The beat goes on.
Music therapy becomes permanent at PCH. When Archie was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour

Retail therapy.
Meet Janet and Nancy, the thrifty duo who’ve raised $300,000 for WA’s sick kids through

Early Moves: Major recruitment milestone for Aus-first study.
Patient recruitment is officially closed for Early Moves, one of the biggest and longest-running studies

Procurement Pioneer: Steve Saunders.
Steve Saunders’ Retirement Marks Decades of Dedication to WA’s Sick Kids. Earlier this year we

Movement as medicine.
Port to Pub swimmers support innovative program for WA kids with chronic conditions. A highlight

Sandcastles construction begins!
PCHF has revealed the name of Western Australia’s first children’s hospice: Sandcastles (Boodja Mia). Construction