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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.
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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
WA Comprehensive Kids Cancer Centre officially launches.
This month, supporters, researchers, clinicians, families and partners gathered at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) to mark a significant new chapter in childhood cancer care and research in WA, with the ... READ MORE
Artworks for WA’s first children’s hospice take shape.
Earlier this month, children, families and volunteers contributed to creative workshops, helping shape integrated glass artworks for Sandcastles (Boodja Mia), WA’s first purpose-built children’s hospice. Led by artists Sioux Tempestt ... READ MORE
Running for a reason.
Perth’s HBF Run for a Reason is back on Sunday 24 May, with a record 2,000 participants signed up to raise funds for PCHF and WA’s sick kids. So far, ... READ MORE

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

Helping Bodhi breathe easier at home.
Fifteen-year-old Bodhi from Australind is breathing easier at home thanks to an innovative respiratory device

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

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

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.

Early Moves: Seeing the signs sooner.
Groundbreaking WA-led research – part-funded by PCHF with support from Principal Partner Mineral Resources (MinRes)

Transforming neonatal training across WA.
This is George. An incredibly lifelike sim manikin, he’s the first of his kind in