- Western Australian children in need to benefit from Cook Government's milestone donation
- Record donation to deliver equipment, programs and health services as well as boost vital research
- In 2024, donations from generous Western Australians enabled Telethon to support 136 beneficiaries
On behalf of every Western Australian, the Cook Government has announced a record $13 million donation to Telethon.
The milestone donation will help the State's sickest children and their families during their most challenging time.
The State Government has been a significant donor to Telethon over several years, which has enabled the much-loved children's charity to support a growing number of beneficiaries, which in 2024 has increased to 136.
The funds will help deliver vital equipment, critical services and programs, a range of transformational projects as well as boost medical research to improve the lives of thousands of children across WA.
Telethon has a global reputation of supporting sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children, raising more than $688 million over five decades.
In 2024, Telethon funded 276 grants. This includes 159 program grants, 55 research grants, 62 equipment grants and 1,657 pieces of equipment.
The State Government has a long and proud history with Telethon. This year's donation is the fourth successive year the WA Government has delivered a record donation on behalf of Western Australians.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"This record donation is made on behalf of every Western Australian a donation that will deliver real results to some of our State's bravest children and their families.
"It is about saving and changing little lives to help those children who, through no fault of their own, need our support.
"Telethon is more than a tradition it is a Western Australian institution that has become a fundamental part of life in WA.
"To see kids helping kids is especially heartwarming and it sets an example to the rest of the State that we can all play a part in making WA a better place to live, especially for the most vulnerable in our community.
"It is so humbling to see Western Australians give so generously right across our State, which is why it is vital the State Government does everything it can to support what is such an important cause on behalf of our community.
"I am so proud my Government has played a role in ensuring Telethon continues to thrive."
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"Western Australians are an incredibly generous bunch, and you need to look no further than Telethon for evidence of this.
"Telethon supports our most unwell kids in the hospital and in the community, and this year has donated $10 million to Perth Children's Hospital for state-of-the-art equipment and medical research.
"The Cook Government is proud to support Telethon, on behalf of all Western Australians, with this donation.
"As Health Minister, I get to see firsthand the difference Telethon makes to the lives of unwell young people and sincerely thank them, and all Western Australians who donate, for their support."
