Life-changing equipment & impact on regions

The safest transport solutions for our youngest regional patients

Critically ill babies present some of the most challenging medical situations for doctors and nurses. Your willingness to give has enabled the Royal Flying Doctor Service to install neonatal cribs supplied by Newborn Emergency Transport Services (NETS) into two RFDS helicopters.

The helicopters provide a faster response than fixed-wing aircraft flying from busy regional locations to take babies to receive specialist care at Perth Children’s Hospital. The helicopters can also land on the PCH helipad, avoiding the need for risky ambulance transfers of critical patients.

With these cribs in place, transport of neonatal babies is safer, faster and they will directly improve the health and wellbeing of our smallest patients.

The safest transport solutions for our youngest regional patients

With these cribs in place, transport of neonatal babies is safer, faster and they will directly improve the health and wellbeing of our smallest patients.

Enabling independance

After 15 years of struggling with the physical toll of caregiving, one family’s life is transformed by a simple yet life-changing gift.

A tower of strength

Orlando defied the odds, overcoming impossible challenges with state-of-the-art equipment, and his super leg.

Running for joy

Xavier can now run independently thanks to the frame runner, bringing him joy and inclusion.

Enabling independance

After 15 years of struggling with the physical toll of caregiving, one family’s life is transformed by a simple yet life-changing gift.

A tower of strength

Orlando defied the odds, overcoming impossible challenges with state-of-the-art equipment, and his super leg.

Running for joy

Xavier can now run independently thanks to the frame runner, bringing him joy and inclusion.

Giving children a voice

For children with complex communication needs, having a voice can be life changing, revealing a depth of understanding their families never imagined. Telethon funding has enabled SuperYou Therapy to expand their alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tool, becoming the first - and only - organisation in Western Australia to have a Grid Pad 13 with Lumin-i.

This has been life-changing for seven-year-old Gabriella who lives with multiple diagnoses. Having access to eye-gaze equipment has allowed her to communicate her own ideas for the first time, building independence and connection with those around her.

It has allowed for Gabriella to do things that a typical child can do, like read a book to her family.

- Gabriella’s mum, Toni.

With increased access to AAC across the State, more children are discovering their voices - and the world is finally listening.

New lifesaving equipment
for our very sick kids

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a rare, life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Critically ill children are more likely to develop blood clots due to the intense treatment regimes they face.

Your support has aided the Child and Adolescent Health Service to acquire an AngioJet. This technology is used to treat VTE by delivering a mechanical power pulse to the blood clot to break it apart. Designed specifically for paediatric use, the Angiojet now housed at Perth Children’s Hospital is reducing the need to transfer immunocompromised children.

This life-saving technology ensures critically ill children receive the best possible care in a safe, child-focused environment.

Giving children
a voice

It has allowed for Gabriella to do things that a typical child can do, like read a book to her family.

- Gabriella’s mum, Toni.

With increased access to AAC across the State, more children are discovering their voices - and the world is finally listening.

New lifesaving equipment for our very sick kids

This life-saving technology ensures critically ill children receive the best possible care in a safe, child-focused environment.

Leveling the playing field for remote and regional children

Fair Game Australia has hit a few milestones.

Leveling the playing field for remote and regional children.

Fair Game Australia has hit a few milestones.

Changing lives, one child at a time

Thriive WA’s (formerly Edmund Rice Camp for Kids WA) Remote Community Program (RCP) provides vulnerable children in remote areas with respite, mentoring and recreational programs - giving them a safe space to be kids.

With the support of Telethon, 13 regional camps reached 440 children who face significant adversity.

One of those children was James. In the beginning, he was reserved, but with encouragement from RCP volunteers, he began to open up. By the end, James was happily taking part in every activity.

For RCP volunteer Marcus, visiting James’ home, with no doors and pillows on the floor instead of a bed, was confronting but reinforced why the program exists.

When it was time to leave, we gathered everything we had - bags of food, supplies, and bedding. When we handed them to James, I’ll never forget his reaction. His face lit up with the biggest smile I had ever seen. Something so simple - possessions of his own and a proper place to sleep - meant everything to him. That moment still gives me goosebumps.

- Volunteer, Marcus

That moment was a powerful reminder of the impact Telethon beneficiaries are creating. It’s about hope, connection, and showing these kids that someone truly cares.

Your kindness has made a lasting impact – one child, one community, and one life-changing moment at a time.

Changing lives, one child at a time

With the support of Telethon, 13 regional camps reached 440 children who face significant adversity.

One of those children was James. In the beginning, he was reserved, but with encouragement from RCP volunteers, he began to open up. By the end, James was happily taking part in every activity.

For RCP volunteer Marcus, visiting James’ home, with no doors and pillows on the floor instead of a bed, was confronting but reinforced why the program exists.

- Volunteer, Marcus

That moment was a powerful reminder of the impact Telethon beneficiaries are creating. It’s about hope, connection, and showing these kids that someone truly cares.

Your kindness has made a lasting impact – one child, one community, and one life-changing moment at a time.

Surf therapy in the
neurodiverse community

Ocean Heroes is changing neurodiverse community participation in the regions, from Broome all the way down to Esperance, through their Learn to Surf Program.

As I watched my son catch waves, wipe out and laugh through the lesson,I admit I cried my heart out on the beach. Thank you for making this support available right where we live. It is invaluable to us and to other neurodiverse families.

- Ocean Heroes mum, Naomi

Ocean Heroes’ 279 volunteers and 24 free regional events enabled 804 neurodiverse children to catch waves, make friends and feel truly confident and accepted in this neuro-amazing community.Thank you, WA!

Kids seeing clearly
on country

In 2024, Lions Eye Institute’s Lions Outback Vision (LOV) northwest hub screened 1,086 children across 21 schools in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

Using an innovative mobile screening van, cutting-edge telehealth services and visiting optometrists, LOV delivered essential eye care to some of WA’s most remote communities.

Focusing on detecting and preventing paediatric diabetic eye disease and myopia, the team not only provided critical screenings and treatment but gathered invaluable data on Indigenous paediatric vision, a critical step in addressing unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities.

Surf therapy in the
neurodiverse community

Ocean Heroes is changing neurodiverse community participation in the regions, from Broome all the way down to Esperance, through their Learn to Surf Program.

- Ocean Heroes mum, Naomi

Kids seeing clearly
on country

In 2024, Lions Eye Institute’s Lions Outback Vision (LOV) northwest hub screened 1,086 children across 21 schools in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

Using an innovative mobile screening van, cutting-edge telehealth services and visiting optometrists, LOV delivered essential eye care to some of WA’s most remote communities.

Changing futures through food

Kids learn to grow, cook, and share healthy food, empowering families to take control of their own health.

Changing futures through food

Kids learn to grow, cook, and share healthy food, empowering families to take control of their own health.

If you would like to learn more about Telethon and how you can get involved, please contact the Telethon Team.

Channel 7 Telethon Trust

50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017

PO Box 1777, DC Osborne Park WA 6916

(08) 9482 3974 – telethonoffice@telethon7.com

Acknowledgement of Country

Telethon acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values and beliefs and how these contribute to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community.

This content was prepared for digital by MINT, the commercial content studio for Seven West Media.