Western Australia has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community coming together for a cause. 2025 marked our biggest fundraising year yet, with people across the State hosting events, challenges and campaigns to support children’s health and wellbeing.
Highlights included Luke Taylor’s jaw-dropping 750km treadmill run, Ossie Indoor Beach Volleyball’s 24-hr indoor volleyball marathon, a Bunnings state-wide sausage sizzle, plus dozens of schools across WA going all out with crazy hair days, discos, pancake flips and raffles. All in all, more than 1,120 community fundraisers united to create a brighter future for WA kids.
And it wasn’t just community fundraisers reaching new heights; individual giving soared, with call centre and online donations hitting record levels across the Telethon Weekend.
Every donation told a story of kindness and compassion, showing the extraordinary difference that’s possible when a community rallies together to support children who need it most.
Western Australia has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community coming together for a cause. 2025 marked our biggest fundraising year yet, with people across the State hosting events, challenges and campaigns to support children’s health and wellbeing.
Highlights included Luke Taylor’s jaw-dropping 750km treadmill run, Ossie Indoor Beach Volleyball’s 24-hr indoor volleyball marathon, a Bunnings state-wide sausage sizzle, plus dozens of schools across WA going all out with crazy hair days, discos, pancake flips and raffles. All in all, more than 1,120 community fundraisers united to create a brighter future for WA kids.
And it wasn’t just community fundraisers reaching new heights; individual giving soared, with call centre and online donations hitting record levels across the Telethon Weekend.
Every donation told a story of kindness and compassion, showing the extraordinary difference that’s possible when a community rallies together to support children who need it most.
Cancer survivor Harper marked a historic Telethon milestone, tipping the Telethon total over the $750 million mark with her incredible fundraising efforts.
In its second year, Kelpies for Kids auctioned nine beautiful kelpie pups, each named by Telethon champions, all for WA kids.
Inspired by Telethon, eight-year-old Cooper ran 100km in 100 days, showing age is no barrier to making a difference.
More than 35 groups, from daycare centres to nursing homes, baked up a storm for the Woolworths Big Bake Sale for Telethon.
At just 18 months old, Jakeb lost a kidney to rare cancer. Now 12, he ran 73km from Mandurah to Perth to help kids facing the same fight.
Seventy determined participants rotated on mini trampolines for 24 non-stop hours in an unforgettable Boogie Bounce challenge.
208 passionate fundraisers laced up at the Perth Running Festival, running not just for the finish line, but for WA children.
Told he may never walk again after meningitis caused a stroke, Taj proved everyone wrong - keeping a football moving for eight straight hours.
When young Western Australians are given the opportunity to make a difference, they rise to the challenge in the most inspiring ways. The inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge showed that generosity has no age limit with students across the state embracing the power of kids helping kids and discovering just how much impact they can have when they come together.
More than 80 schools stepped up across terms two and three to learn about philanthropy, generosity and the joy of helping others.
When young Western Australians are given the opportunity to make a difference, they rise to the challenge in the most inspiring ways. The inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge showed that generosity has no age limit with students across the state embracing the power of kids helping kids and discovering just how much impact they can have when they come together.
More than 80 schools stepped up across terms two and three to learn about philanthropy, generosity and the joy of helping others.
A determined Year six class from St Francis Xavier Primary School in Geraldton rallied their entire community, raising an extraordinary $25,000 for WA kids.
Small but mighty, Durham Road School fundraised for their own peers, with many of their students personally supported by Telethon beneficiaries and eager to give back.
Inspired by a visit from Fat Cat, Mindarie Primary School turned creativity into action, hosting everything from crazy hair day to bake sales and community events, bringing their whole school community along for the journey.
Storytelling honours went to seven-year-old Jisha from Ashdale Primary School, the Year 6 Telethon Student Ambassadors from Yakamia Primary School, and a trio of Year 12 students from Halls Head College.
The 2025 Telethon Weekend was filled with magical moments that touched hearts and inspired communities across Western Australia.
Over an unforgettable 26 hours, West Australians came together with extraordinary generosity to raise an incredible $90,160,275 for children who need it most. From incredible stories shared by families to the remarkable efforts of fundraisers, volunteers, donors and supporters, the weekend was a powerful reminder of the compassion and community spirit that defines Telethon. Every donation, every phone call and every act of kindness contributed to something truly meaningful.
The record-breaking result not only reflects the incredible support shown this year but also adds to an extraordinary legacy. After 58 years, the total raised has now surpassed an incredible $770 million, helping fund life-changing medical research, equipment and vital services for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the state.
The 2025 Telethon Weekend was filled with magical moments that touched hearts and inspired communities across Western Australia. Over an unforgettable 26 hours, West Australians came together with extraordinary generosity to raise an incredible $90,160,275 for children who need it most.
From incredible stories shared by families to the remarkable efforts of fundraisers, volunteers, donors and supporters, the weekend was a powerful reminder of the compassion and community spirit that defines Telethon. Every donation, every phone call and every act of kindness contributed to something truly meaningful.
The record-breaking result not only reflects the incredible support shown this year but also adds to an extraordinary legacy. After 58 years, the total raised has now surpassed an incredible $770 million, helping fund life-changing medical research, equipment and vital services for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the state.
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The Telethon Family Festival was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose: helping kids. The festival reflected the spirit behind Telethon; every ride, performance, volunteer and supporter played a part in creating an event that was built on generosity and community support.
Families came together to enjoy the activities, while at the same time contributing to something much bigger: communities supporting communities and thousands of people standing together to help change the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children. The Telethon Family Festival captured what makes Telethon so special: joy, generosity, hope and heart.
The Telethon Family Festival was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose: helping kids. The festival reflected the spirit behind Telethon; every ride, performance, volunteer and supporter played a part in creating an event that was built on generosity and community support.
Families came together to enjoy the activities, while at the same time contributing to something much bigger: communities supporting communities and thousands of people standing together to help change the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children. The Telethon Family Festival captured what makes Telethon so special: joy, generosity, hope and heart.
2026 Telethon Weekend
October 17 & 18
2026 Telethon Weekend
OCTOBER 17 & 18
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 and present. 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.
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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 and present. 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.