Richard Goyder AO

Chairman

Richard is the former chief executive and managing director of Wesfarmers, a top 10 Australian company. He is the current chairman of the Australian Football League, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Qantas Airways and Woodside Energy. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to business, the arts and Indigenous programs and was named 2021 West Australian of the Year for his commitment to community and philanthropy. 

Kerry Stokes AC

Trustee

Kerry is chairman of Seven West Media and Australian Capital Equity, which has interests in media and entertainment, resources, energy, property, pastoral and mining. Along with many awards, Kerry has received Australia’s highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia, in recognition of his contributions to business and philanthropy.

Christine Simpson Stokes AM

Trustee

Christine has extensive experience in business management and media, is a philanthropist and supporter of the arts. She is a director of Australian Capital Equity and an ambassador for Legacy Australia. A former TV news presenter, Christine is also a board member of the government’s funding and advisory body Creative Australia. 

Tonya McCusker AM

Trustee

Tonya is a director and administrator of the McCusker Charitable Foundation, working closely with more than 100 charities. She is also an advisory board member of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship and patron of several other organisations. Tonya has a law degree, a postgraduate diploma in management and was a former dancer with the Australian Ballet Company. 

Tim Roberts

Trustee

Tim Roberts is the Chair & Founder of the Warburton Group which holds diverse portfolio interests in private & listed equities, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, metals and mining, agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, aviation, marine, tech, private equity, and venture capital investment. Tim previously served as an executive director of Multiplex Group Ltd and non-executive board positions at Crown Perth and Mineral Resources Ltd. He is the past Patron of the Perth Symphony Orchestra and the current Patron of North Cottesloe Lifesaving Club.

Maryna Fewster

Trustee

Maryna is the chief executive of Seven West Media WA and was previously the company’s chief operating officer. Prior to joining Seven West Media, she was chief operating officer of iiNet and held senior executive roles in the telecommunications sector in Australia and New Zealand for more than two decades. Maryna is a non-executive director of Crown Perth and Celebrate WA. 

Bill Beament

Trustee

Bill is a mining engineer with more than 25 years’ experience in the resources sector and is managing director at Develop. He is a past chairman of the Western Australian School of Mines Alumni Patrons Group and former executive chair of Northern Star. He has been named CEO of the Year by the Australian Financial Review and Pinnacle Awards’ Business Leader of the Year (WA). 

Nick Stagg

Trustee

Nick is a co-founder and legal practice director of Perth boutique law firm Steedman Stagg Lawyers, where he works in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He has almost 25 years’ experience managing largescale legal affairs for media organisations, mining companies, statutory corporations, politicians, company directors, business people and individuals. A former journalist with The West Australian, he specialises in defamation, freedom of information and publication laws. 

Guy Houston

Trustee

Guy is an experienced former journalist and public sector professional who currently works as an adviser at Australian Capital Equity. Prior to his current role, Guy was chief-of-staff to Mark McGowan for nine years, including the last four while in government. With a background in journalism, corporate communications in the resource sector and having also advised previous premiers Geoff Gallop and Alan Carpenter, Guy brings a wealth of experience, insights, and connections across the private and public sectors in WA and Australia. 

Christopher
Dore

Trustee

Christopher is the Editor-in-Chief of West Australian Newspapers and The Nightly. He is a media executive with more than three decades of experience in digital and print publishing having worked across the country in senior newsroom and leadership roles, including as Editor-in-Chief of The Australian, Editor of The Daily Telegraph in Sydney and The Courier Mail in Brisbane.

Richard Goyder AO

Chairman

Richard is the former chief executive and managing director of Wesfarmers, a top 10 Australian company. He is the current chairman of the Australian Football League, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Qantas Airways and Woodside Energy. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to business, the arts and Indigenous programs and was named 2021 West Australian of the Year for his commitment to community and philanthropy. 

Kerry Stokes AC

Trustee

Kerry is chairman of Seven West Media and Australian Capital Equity, which has interests in media and entertainment, resources, energy, property, pastoral and mining. Along with many awards, Kerry has received Australia’s highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia, in recognition of his contributions to business and philanthropy.

Christine Simpson Stokes AM

Trustee

Christine has extensive experience in business management and media, is a philanthropist and supporter of the arts. She is a director of Australian Capital Equity and an ambassador for Legacy Australia. A former TV news presenter, Christine is also a board member of the government’s funding and advisory body Creative Australia. 

Tonya McCusker AM

Trustee

Tonya is a director and administrator of the McCusker Charitable Foundation, working closely with more than 100 charities. She is also an advisory board member of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship and patron of several other organisations. Tonya has a law degree, a postgraduate diploma in management and was a former dancer with the Australian Ballet Company. 

Tim Roberts

Trustee

Tim Roberts is the Chair & Founder of the Warburton Group which holds diverse portfolio interests in private & listed equities, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, metals and mining, agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, aviation, marine, tech, private equity, and venture capital investment. Tim previously served as an executive director of Multiplex Group Ltd and non-executive board positions at Crown Perth and Mineral Resources Ltd. He is the past Patron of the Perth Symphony Orchestra and the current Patron of North Cottesloe Lifesaving Club.

Maryna Fewster

Trustee

Maryna is the chief executive of Seven West Media WA and was previously the company’s chief operating officer. Prior to joining Seven West Media, she was chief operating officer of iiNet and held senior executive roles in the telecommunications sector in Australia and New Zealand for more than two decades. Maryna is a non-executive director of Crown Perth and Celebrate WA. 

Bill Beament

Trustee

Bill is a mining engineer with more than 25 years’ experience in the resources sector and is managing director at Develop. He is a past chairman of the Western Australian School of Mines Alumni Patrons Group and former executive chair of Northern Star. He has been named CEO of the Year by the Australian Financial Review and Pinnacle Awards’ Business Leader of the Year (WA). 

Nick Stagg

Trustee

Nick is a co-founder and legal practice director of Perth boutique law firm Steedman Stagg Lawyers, where he works in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He has almost 25 years’ experience managing largescale legal affairs for media organisations, mining companies, statutory corporations, politicians, company directors, business people and individuals. A former journalist with The West Australian, he specialises in defamation, freedom of information and publication laws. 

Guy Houston

Trustee

Guy is an experienced former journalist and public sector professional who currently works as an adviser at Australian Capital Equity. Prior to his current role, Guy was chief-of-staff to Mark McGowan for nine years, including the last four while in government. With a background in journalism, corporate communications in the resource sector and having also advised previous premiers Geoff Gallop and Alan Carpenter, Guy brings a wealth of experience, insights, and connections across the private and public sectors in WA and Australia. 

Christopher
Dore

Trustee

Christopher is the Editor-in-Chief of West Australian Newspapers and The Nightly. He is a media executive with more than three decades of experience in digital and print publishing having worked across the country in senior newsroom and leadership roles, including as Editor-in-Chief of The Australian, Editor of The Daily Telegraph in Sydney and The Courier Mail in Brisbane.

The record-breaking Telethon fundraising total was made possible by the generosity of the whole of Western Australia. Thank you to the 2024 partners which made an incredible contribution. 

The record-breaking Telethon fundraising total was made possible by the generosity of the whole of Western Australia. Thank you to the 2024 partners which made an incredible contribution. 





2024 Million Dollar Partners


2024 Million Dollar Partners




Major Corporate Partners
Aigle Royal
Audi Centre Perth
Bankwest
Coles
Lexus of Perth
Northern Star
Seven West Media
Telethon Community Cinemas
Woolworths
Qantas
Corporate Partners
Australian Lions Childhood
Cancer Research Foundation
Alcoa
APM
Beta Spuds
Boom Logistics
Bunnings
Centuria Bunbury Centrepoint
Corporate Sports Australia
Heytesbury
Matador Capital
NRW Holdings

Perth Airport
Pharmacy 777
Pilbara Minerals
Rottnest Express
Sandfire Resources
Snooze
Spudshed/Galati Group
WesTrac


Major Donors
Adam Giles
Alf Barbagallo & Nalene Cobbold
Andrew Forrest AO
Anthony & Grace Silvestro
Ben & Julie Pieyre
Bill Beament & Abbi Lee
Brad & Lisa Shallard
Brendan & Jade Harris
Bronte Howson OAM & Colleen Howson
Bryant & Dominique Stokes
Chris & Tia Ellison
Claude & Claretta Giorgi
Clinton Wolf & Caris Duncan
Craig & Narelle Park
Dale & Galabinga Henderson
Dave & Sharon Kais
David & Megan Jeary
Denby Roberts
Doug & Roma Brooks
Dr Masood & Surinder Tayebi
Elizabeth Perron AM
Frank & Sasha Agostino
Geraldine Slattery & Habib Makhdum
Gerhard & Marnelle Veldsman
Gina Rinehart AO
Grant Davey

Guillaume Brahimi
Horgan Family
Ian & Jodie Testrow
Jim & Wilma Giumelli
John Busby & Kristy Ullrich
Jordan Kais
Jules & Alesha Pemberton
Julian Stawell
Julie Drago
Kerry Harmanis
Kerry Stokes AC & Christine Simpson Stokes AM
Laurence Escalante
Lissa & Mark Wypynaszko
Kerry Stokes AC & Christine Simpson Stokes AM
Laurence Escalante
Lissa & Mark Wypynaszko
Luke Mader
Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC & Tonya McCusker AM
Mark & Carmen Pozzi
Mark & Deseree Taddei
Mei & Chiu Chi Wen
Michael & Leanne Franco
Michael Canci Foundation
Michael Malone
Murray McHenry OAM &
Chaise McHenry
Nathan & Marija Ellement

Nicola Forrest AO
Nigel Satterley AM & Denise Satterley
Pat & Bertha Tallon
Paul Davies & Kelly Newbon
Peter & Ruth Gammell
Rachael & Kevin Matthews
Raleigh & Vanessa Finlayson
Rhonda Wyllie, Melissa Karlson & Luke Wyllie
Richard Goyder AO & Janine Goyder
Robert Franco & Jemma Hutchinson
Rod & Carol Jones
Rory & Rhoda Vassallo
Ross & Kate North
Sanjiv & Bindiya Manchanda
Scott & Kristy Jones
Steve & Maryna Fewster
Steve & Susanne Gulvin
Stuart Tonkin
Sunil & Monika Narula
Suresh Gopal
Tanya & John Eales
Tim Roberts
Tony & Milvia Poli
Victor & Simone Paz
Vijay & Phyllis Narula
Vikas & Maegha Rambal



Event Partners
AFL
Air BP
Atturra
Austral Fisheries
Catalano’s Seafood
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Carlton & United Breweries
City of Perth
COMO The Treasury
Corsaire
Cricket Australia
Crown Perth
Daniels Printing
Del Basso Smallgoods
DevelopmentWA
Department of Local Government,
Sport and Cultural Industries

DevelopmentWA
Driza-Bone
Easy Golf Bali
Eclipse Expeditions
Eyewall Foundation
Fraser’s Restaurant
Fremantle Football Club
Fremantle Octopus
GolfBox
Grassrootz
Hyundai
Imagine Holidays
Kailis Hospitality Group
Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Kendrick Racing
Lake Karrinyup Country Club
Leeuwin Estate

Linneys
Linton & Kay Galleries
Lotterywest
Lux
Network Aviation
NOVA 93.7
NRL
Officeworks
Optus Stadium
Parker & Co
Paspaley
Penfolds
Perth Mint
RAC Arena
Rainfall Distillery
Ritz Carlton
Rossi Boots
Rottnest Island Authority

Smiths Beach Resort
South West Coach Lines
Southern Cross Austereo
Stage & Studio Productions
Swan River Seaplanes
Telstra
The Apurva Kempinski
The Wall Street Hotel
Totally Sound
Tourism Western Australia
Travel and Sports Australia
Transperth
Tucci
Viva Photography
Virgin Australia
West Coast Eagles
West Winds Distillers
X-Golf Nedlands



Please visit telethon7.com/partners for a list of our other generous event supporters. 

Find out more about Telethon's impact on the WA community...

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.  

Major Partners

Aigle Royal
Audi Centre Perth
Bankwest
Coles
Lexus of Perth
Northern Star
Seven West Media
Telethon Community Cinemas
Woolworths
Qantas

Corporate Partners

Australian Lions Childhood
Cancer Research Foundation
Alcoa
APM
Beta Spuds
Boom Logistics
Bunnings
Centuria Bunbury Centrepoint
Corporate Sports Australia
Heytesbury
Matador Capital
NRW Holdings
Perth Airport
Pharmacy 777
Pilbara Minerals
Rottnest Express
Sandfire Resources
Snooze
Spudshed/Galati Group
WesTrac

Major Donors

Adam Giles
Alf Barbagallo & Nalene Cobbold
Andrew Forrest AO
Anthony & Grace Silvestro
Ben & Julie Pieyre
Bill Beament & Abbi Lee
Brad & Lisa Shallard
Brendan & Jade Harris
Bronte Howson OAM & Colleen Howson
Bryant & Dominique Stokes
Chris & Tia Ellison
Claude & Claretta Giorgi
Clinton Wolf & Caris Duncan
Craig & Narelle Park
Dale & Galabinga Henderson
Dave & Sharon Kais
David & Megan Jeary
Denby Roberts
Doug & Roma Brooks
Dr Masood & Surinder Tayebi
Elizabeth Perron AM
Frank & Sasha Agostino
Geraldine Slattery & Habib Makhdum
Gerhard & Marnelle Veldsman
Gina Rinehart AO
Grant Davey
Guillaume Brahimi
Horgan Family
Ian & Jodie Testrow
Jim & Wilma Giumelli
John Busby & Kristy Ullrich
Jordan Kais
Jules & Alesha Pemberton
Julian Stawell
Julie Drago
Kerry Harmanis
Kerry Stokes AC & Christine Simpson Stokes AM
Laurence Escalante
Lissa & Mark Wypynaszko
Kerry Stokes AC & Christine Simpson Stokes AM
Laurence Escalante
Lissa & Mark Wypynaszko
Luke Mader
Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC & Tonya McCusker AM
Mark & Carmen Pozzi
Mark & Deseree Taddei
Mei & Chiu Chi Wen
Michael & Leanne Franco
Michael Canci Foundation
Michael Malone
Murray McHenry OAM &
Chaise McHenry
Nathan & Marija Ellement
Nicola Forrest AO
Nigel Satterley AM & Denise Satterley
Pat & Bertha Tallon
Paul Davies & Kelly Newbon
Peter & Ruth Gammell
Rachael & Kevin Matthews
Raleigh & Vanessa Finlayson
Rhonda Wyllie, Melissa Karlson & Luke Wyllie
Richard Goyder AO & Janine Goyder
Robert Franco & Jemma Hutchinson
Rod & Carol Jones
Rory & Rhoda Vassallo
Ross & Kate North
Sanjiv & Bindiya Manchanda
Scott & Kristy Jones
Steve & Maryna Fewster
Steve & Susanne Gulvin
Stuart Tonkin
Sunil & Monika Narula
Suresh Gopal
Tanya & John Eales
Tim Roberts
Tony & Milvia Poli
Victor & Simone Paz
Vijay & Phyllis Narula
Vikas & Maegha Rambal

Event Partners

AFL
Air BP
Atturra
Austral Fisheries
Catalano’s Seafood
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Carlton & United Breweries
City of Perth
COMO The Treasury
Corsaire
Cricket Australia
Crown Perth
Daniels Printing
Del Basso Smallgoods
DevelopmentWA
Department of Local Government,
Sport and Cultural Industries
DevelopmentWA
Driza-Bone
Easy Golf Bali
Eclipse Expeditions
Eyewall Foundation
Fraser’s Restaurant
Fremantle Football Club
Fremantle Octopus
GolfBox
Grassrootz
Hyundai
Imagine Holidays
Kailis Hospitality Group
Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Kendrick Racing
Lake Karrinyup Country Club
Leeuwin Estate
Linneys
Linton & Kay Galleries
Lotterywest
Lux
Network Aviation
NOVA 93.7
NRL
Officeworks
Optus Stadium
Parker & Co
Paspaley
Penfolds
Perth Mint
RAC Arena
Rainfall Distillery
Ritz Carlton
Rossi Boots
Rottnest Island Authority
Smiths Beach Resort
South West Coach Lines
Southern Cross Austereo
Stage & Studio Productions
Swan River Seaplanes
Telstra
The Apurva Kempinski
The Wall Street Hotel
Totally Sound
Tourism Western Australia
Travel and Sports Australia
Transperth
Tucci
Viva Photography
Virgin Australia
West Coast Eagles
West Winds Distillers
X-Golf Nedlands


Please visit telethon7.com/partners for a list of our other generous event supporters. 

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.