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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.
Tailored nutrition improves recovery for kids in critical care.
Meet two-year-old Hailey, an incredible little fighter who was first admitted to Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) over three months ago with severe burns. As a result of her burns, Hailey suffered a brain injury, and the possibility of her regaining movement was initially thought to be slim. Hailey spent 10 weeks in the Paediatric Critical
Recruitment going strong in trial to improve golden Staph treatment.
Patient recruitment for a world-first global study aiming to improve treatment of Staphylococcus aureus – a bacterial infection commonly known as golden staph – is now underway at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
PCHF-funded tech brings advanced intensive care to every corner of WA.
Newborn baby specialists up to 1,800km away can now review newborns’ brain waves in real-time. Innovative new technology being used by the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA) based at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) is helping to ensure that families from even the most remote WA communities can benefit from advanced intensive care techniques. The
What’s On.
Upcoming events Check out the exciting range of events taking place in support of WA’s sickest kids over the next few months. Secure your ticket below or put up your hand and volunteer your time to help us raise funds. For more information or to register your interest, email: volunteering@pchf.org.au Zweck Fashion Gala 2023 Royal Freshwater
Green light for Children’s Hospice
We’re delighted to be moving ahead with WA’s much-needed Children’s Hospice after the granting of development approval (DA). Construction will begin early next year, bringing children and their families closer to a nurturing ‘home away from home’ for end -of-life and respite care. It’s the major milestone we’ve been eagerly awaiting. The recent granting of
Transforming sleep studies for vulnerable babies.
A research study aiming to transform the way sleep studies are conducted for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has commenced at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consultant Neonatologist and lead researcher Dr Dimple Goel said the Chin up clinical study is investigating if sleep studies can be conducted within the NICU rather than