Ben McDonough’s parents were told he would always need a wheelchair, but on Sunday, he zoomed around a track while strapped into his walking frame to raise funds for Telethon.
Bethany Hiatt
Domestic violence casts a dark shadow over its victims, including the most vulnerable and innocent members of society — our children.
Lauren Price
Fair Game is putting a smile on the faces of children in socio-economically disadvantaged communities by promoting a fit and healthy Australia.
Caleb Runciman
Children living with autism and other disabilities have been lapping up the opportunity to embrace their inner surfer with the Ocean Heroes team.
The Kookaburra Kids Foundation is hoping to break the pattern of family mental illness through the help of new funding from Telethon.
Claire Sadler
Important work is underway to identify WA children at risk of an enlarged heart as a result of a genetic cardiovascular disorder, offering new hope of early diagnosis and treatment.
Rebecca Parish
Children who suffer burns face an increased risk of heart disease and mortality, now researchers are asking why.
Former Wildcat Greg Hire’s risingUP program aims to introduce important mental health concepts to students through hands-on, interactive workshops.
Children from across WA wrote letters to this year’s Telethon beneficiaries to tell The West Australian’s readers what the fundraiser means to them.
Brandan Chitty was one of the first people to receive support from Cystic Fibrosis WA, now 20 years on the charity has made a difference to the lives of thousands dealing with the life-limiting disease.
Managing the care of a critically ill baby during an air transfer is a job aeromedical consultant John Iliff doesn’t take lightly.
Gabrielle Becerra Mellet
A welcome boost from Telethon means families can access individualised consults to help them find an assistance dog.
Carter Ah Chee-Maytum can now hear mum thanks to surgery accessed via Cockburn Integrated Health, which has received a welcome boost from Telethon.
Kathryn Somerfield never thought her daughter would walk or talk due to a rare disorder but with the help of Telethon funding at Rocky Bay, she has made huge progress.
Exposure to screens such as TVs, mobile phones and iPads could mean toddlers are missing out on vital opportunities to learn to talk, an alarming study has revealed.
Surrounded by the picturesque scenery of the Swan Valley, this year’s Telethon Home is not only set to impress but to raise a significant donation for children in need.
Harriet Flinn
Families of children with disabilities will now be able to access specialised equipment needed for early interventions as part of a new hire service supported by Telethon.
The lucky winner of the Telethon giveaway has officially been given the keys to her new Hyundai Kona.
Being behind the scenes at WA’s iconic event last weekend gave me a fascinating insight into successful teams.
Justin Langer
Nicolas Cage’s generous Telethon donation and shoutout came about after 7NEWS Perth anchor Rick Ardon attempted to get the Hollywood A-lister to make a surprise appearance at the fundraiser.
Dylan Caporn
The Channel 7 Telethon may be one of those uniquely West Aussie traditions, but there is no doubt the entire country now watches on in awe.
When I was a kid, staying up late and watching Telethon was an annual tradition, as was donating a few dollars and promising to double it if someone read it out on TV.
Daniel Smith
A simple ride on his tricycle in the sun with his family — it’s something 15-year-old Palmer Job was told ‘would never be achieved’.
Andrei Harmsworth
What an incredible 26 hours of Telethon it was. So many highlights — so much fun! Here are our favourite moments from the action-packed live broadcast.
Clare Rigden