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Perth Children's Hospital Foundation Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation is the specialist children’s healthcare charity at PCH. Help us fuel the fight on the frontline by donating at pchf.org.au

We fuel the fight on the frontline, to help sick children get well and stay well. For healthier, happier kids. Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation is the official and largest fundraiser for Perth Children’s Hospital. By working closely with those on the frontline, the Foundation has an in-depth understanding of what clinicians, researchers and families need to ensure we make a tangible impact where it counts most. This knowledge guides the solutions we fund, ensuring sick children have access to world-class care through the most advanced equipment and technology, research, expertise, education and training, and positive patient experiences. Help us fuel the fight on the frontline by donating today.

16/10/2026

The vision for Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) has always extended beyond the walls of WA's first children's hospice.

An important part of that vision is the Swanbourne community parkland, which will transform a long-neglected parcel of coastal land into a welcoming, accessible natural space for children, families and the wider community.

For families staying at Sandcastles, the opportunity to connect with nature, spend time outdoors, play, rest and simply enjoy being together is an important part of creating a hospice experience that feels more like home.

From the outset, Hassell's landscape and architectural design teams have worked closely together to consider how Sandcastles connects with its natural surroundings, and how the community parkland can complement the hospice experience while remaining a public space for everyone to enjoy.

The design responds to the unique coastal environment, with a focus on restoring native vegetation, supporting local biodiversity, improving accessibility and strengthening connections to the surrounding bushland and coast.

Guided by Noongar cultural advisors, the vision also reflects the significance of Mooro Whadjuk Noongar Country, drawing on themes of heart, family, pathways, Country and home.

In this video, James French, Associate at Hassell, reflects on the design journey and the importance of the relationship between Sandcastles and its surrounding landscape. We'll be hearing more from James and Senior Landscape Architect at Hassell, Rocelyn Crowe, in the coming weeks.

Led by Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, the community parkland will be a lasting gift to the community, creating more opportunities for connection, enjoyment and wellbeing for generations to come.

Learn more about the community parkland and how you can support the project: https://pchf.org.au/swanbourne-parkland/

09/10/2026

A little behind the scenes from a very special day yesterday, at Sandcastles (Boodja Mia).

Yesterday marked the official opening of WA’s first children’s hospice, bringing more than six years of planning, hard work and extraordinary community support to a very important milestone.

From the final preparations to welcoming the families, donors, partners, and volunteers who helped make Sandcastles possible, the day was filled with incredibly special moments.

Here’s a little glimpse of what happened behind the scenes.

And while yesterday was about celebrating how far we’ve come, the most important part is still ahead: welcoming children and families to a place designed around care, comfort and making precious time together count.

Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday, and Sandcastles itself, possible 🏖

09/10/2026

Jules, Danny and Téa Lake officially launched Sandcastles Children's Hospice yesterday, cutting the ribbon alongside Health Minister Meredith Hammat MLA, PCHF Chairman the Hon. Ian Campbell and CEO Carrick Robinson. Sandcastles is WA’s first children’s hospice and just the fourth of its kind in Australia 💜

Read the full story: https://sandcastles.org.au/.../sandcastles-boodja-mia.../

Show your support. Donate today at sandcastles.org.au

Sandcastles is funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation thanks to: Cancer Council Western Australia via a generous bequest from the late John Street | Stan Perron Charitable Foundation | Australian Government | WA Government | Lotterywest | Wesfarmers | Minderoo Foundation and the WA community.

Clinical Operational Partner: Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service

Development team: HASSELL | Hesperia | Encon | West to West Group

LAUNCHED TODAY: SANDCASTLES (BOODJA MIA) 🏖After 21 months of construction, today we celebrated a historic moment for WA:...
08/10/2026

LAUNCHED TODAY: SANDCASTLES (BOODJA MIA) 🏖

After 21 months of construction, today we celebrated a historic moment for WA: we officially cut the ribbon on the state's first children's hospice.

Designed with the whole family in mind, Sandcastles offers specialist care for children with life-limiting conditions in a warm, bright and peaceful setting.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this special day!

Read the full story: https://sandcastles.org.au/uncategorized/sandcastles-boodja-mia-officially-launches-in-wa/

Today is just the beginning. With your help, Sandcastles can be a place where families make memories and enjoy a home away from home. Donate today at sandcastles.org.au

Sandcastles is funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation thanks to: Cancer Council Western Australia via a generous bequest from the late John Street | Stan Perron Charitable Foundation | Australian Government | WA Government | Lotterywest | Wesfarmers | Minderoo Foundation and the WA community.

Clinical Operational Partner: Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service

Development team: HASSELL | Hesperia | Encon | West to West Group

06/10/2026

More than a building: Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) will be a home away from home for WA’s sickest kids. 💜

Nestled among natural bushland with sweeping views of Swanbourne, Sandcastles Children's Hospice has been thoughtfully designed for WA children with life-limiting conditions and their families, creating a space that feels warm, peaceful and welcoming.

You can help make Sandcastles feel like home. Your donation will help fund activities and experiences like music therapy, shared meals and excursions, that bring joy, connection and a sense of normality to WA kids, siblings and families at Sandcastles during a tough time.

Help us create precious memories for families at Sandcastles. Donate at sandcastles.org.au.

Stay tuned for more Sandcastles news this week. 👀

Sandcastles is funded by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation thanks to: Cancer Council Western Australia via a generous bequest from the late John Street | Stan Perron Charitable Foundation | Australian Government | WA Government | Lotterywest | Wesfarmers | Minderoo Foundation and the WA community.

Clinical Operational Partner: Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service

Development team: HASSELL | Hesperia | Encon | West to West Group

05/10/2026

🕵️ Did you know items lost or surrendered at Perth Airport are helping more WA kids access life-changing insulin pumps? More than $200,000 raised at auction in 2026 will support Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Pump Program. ✈️

For Louise and her family, that support is making a huge difference. Two of her children, Isla and Kai, live with Type 1 diabetes. Their insulin pumps, funded through PCHF’s Pump Program, work with their glucose monitors to automatically adjust their insulin, helping them spend more time in a healthy range.

Insulin pumps can cost more than $8,000, putting them out of reach for many families that don’t have top-tier private health insurance.

Since 2020, the PCHF Pump Program has helped more WA families access insulin pump technology, regardless of their financial circumstances. Today, more than 80% of young people with T1D in WA use insulin pump therapy.

Help more WA kids access life-changing diabetes technology: pchf.org.au/donate 💜

Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service | 10 News Perth

30/09/2026

It looks and feels like a beautiful beach house. And that’s very deliberate.

Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) has been designed to feel warm, calm and welcoming - a home away from home where children and families can spend time together, connect and create special memories.

But creating that feeling has required enormous thought behind the scenes.
In this conversation, PCHF CEO Carrick Robinson and Hassell Associate James French talk about the design journey behind Sandcastles, and the balance involved in creating a purpose-built children’s hospice that responds to the needs of children and families, while making the most of its unique coastal setting.

From the layout and security of the building to the materials, landscape and feel of the spaces, every element has been considered around the families who will use it, and creating a feeling that is warm, welcoming and focused on the experience of the entire family.

Because at Sandcastles, the environment isn’t simply a backdrop. It’s part of creating a place where families can feel comfortable, supported and able to simply be together 🏖

Meet Chase, our little king. 👑September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year some very special gold crowns...
29/09/2026

Meet Chase, our little king. 👑

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year some very special gold crowns made their way to Perth Children's Hospital.

Chase is 5 and comes all the way from Pannawonica in the Pilbara. Last October he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer that most often affects young children, and he's spent much of the past year in and out of hospital. Spider-Man might be Chase's hero, but to his mum Amanda, Chase is the strongest of them all. "'cowboy tough," she says.

The crowns were lovingly made by our friends at Kids With Cancer Foundation, who are helping us fund ground-breaking kids’ cancer research here at PCH, while also bringing a little extra sparkle to every little warrior on the wards.

Thank you, Kids With Cancer Foundation, your wonderful supporter community and everyone who came together with the KWCF team to help make the children at PCH feel so special. And a special thank you to Chase and Amanda for sharing your story with us. 💛

Meet Sue Kearney, Clinical Nurse Manager at Sandcastles (Boodja Mia). Sue brings more than 25 years of experience buildi...
25/09/2026

Meet Sue Kearney, Clinical Nurse Manager at Sandcastles (Boodja Mia).

Sue brings more than 25 years of experience building, designing and managing children’s hospices across the UK and Australia. At Sandcastles, she’ll be providing the clinical leadership to a team of more than 30 nurses caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

For Sue, joining Sandcastles is the continuation of a career centred on understanding what matters most to each child and family. She’s most looking forward to seeing the space come alive with the children and families it was created for.

“There’s something incredibly meaningful about watching it transform from a design on a piece of paper into a place of comfort, safety, joy and laughter.”

Soon, Sandcastles will be exactly that: a place where children and families can be together, celebrate life, connect and create special memories.

Meet Jason👋First-time Cape to Cape MTB rider who is taking on a challenge unlike anything he's done before, not just for...
11/09/2026

Meet Jason👋

First-time Cape to Cape MTB rider who is taking on a challenge unlike anything he's done before, not just for himself, but to inspire his children and the young athletes he coaches to set goals, back themselves, and prioritise their physical and mental health.

His son, Sean, will also be joining him during race week, taking part in Cape Kids, a fun and fast-paced loop course for riders under 18, proudly supported by the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.🚴

By day, Jason coaches' kids in sport. Outside of that, he's a proud member of the 501st Legion WA, the Star Wars costuming group that regularly brings smiles to young patients at Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service. For the past few years, Jason and his fellow Legion members have suited up for May the Fourth celebrations, helping bring the wards at the hospital to life.

"Helping the hospital is very much part of what our group does, so when this opportunity came up, it was almost a given I'd choose PCHF. It felt like a natural extension of what we already love doing," Jason said.

This October, he'll be swapping his Stormtrooper armour for Lycra as he tackles his first-ever Cape to Cape, raising funds for WA kids along the way.💜

Support Jason's ride and help sick kids across WA get well and stay well by donating here: https://capetocapemtb26.grassrootz.com/perth-childrens-hospital-foundation/jason-brash/donate

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