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.
Supporting young hearts.
When we first shared Noah’s story a few years back, he had just been diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome. Now, at 17, Noah is thriving. Supporting these young patients is Katie Maslin, a PCH Echocardiographer who plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing heart disease in kids and teens.
New FrameRunner paves Olivia’s path to the Paralympics.
Earlier this month, we were thrilled to present Olivia with her very own top-of-the-line FrameRunner, bringing her one step closer to her dream of competing in the Paralympics.
Funding the future.
Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, in partnership with the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, is proud to introduce the inaugural recipients of the Early Career Research (ECR) Award – Dr Mary Abraham and Dr David Hancock.
WA rallies behind #PCHFKidTakeover.
Did you get involved in the #PCHFKidTakeover this year? We were absolutely blown away with the WA community’s support of this year’s #PCHFKidTakeover, as local personalities, influencers and corporate supporters
Nature-space recognised for construction excellence.
The 2024 Master Builders WA Excellence in Construction Awards has bestowed top honours on Waalbiirniny Waabiny Boodja. We’re incredibly proud to announce that the Waalbiirniny Waabiny Boodja nature-space has been
Can a ‘Magic Coat’ ease pre-surgery anxiety?
A PCHF-funded study is set to determine if a new app can help to ease anxiety among kids waiting to undergo surgical procedures. The Magic Coat app – based on
WA leads the way with RSV prevention study.
The REVIVE study – funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation – will evaluate the effectiveness of the first RSV prevention program in the Southern Hemisphere. A groundbreaking WA study is
Perth’s top brokers cash in for a cause.
Euroz Hartleys raised $300,000 for three local WA charities, including PCHF, during its annual Commission for a Cause event. This month, the Euroz Hartleys team hit the trading floor for
Coaches stumped as kids takeover Scorchers training.
PCHF ambassador kids bowl over coaches as the Foundation launches official partnership with the Scorchers. The Perth Scorchers coaching team were left stumped as a group of fresh talent took