Little doctors take over at PCH to raise funds for sick kids

Perth Now

23-05-2025

A team of little doctors took out their stethoscopes and traded places with their healthcare heroes to raise vital funds for WA's sickest kids.
The Perth Children's Hospital Foundation held the heartwarming Kids' Clinic on Friday, allowing kids to grab their clipboards and flip the script.
Noah Hamilton — who was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when he was two — said the day was about promoting PCHF and showing 'even sick kids can do things'.
The 11-year-old ran an eye test station and even checked the eyesight of Eskimo Joe's Kav Temperley.
'It is amazing to be here, especially for the kids. You've got a bunch of kids who are dealing with all kinds of really intense stuff on a day-to-day basis, and for them to have a bit of control over being the doctors is really cool for their headspace, 'Mr Temperley said.
Liv Cripps — cancer survivor and wife of West Coast Eagles star Jamie Cripps — was another renowned star patient.
Eight-year-old Anastasia Trucia — who lives with cerebral palsy — ran Ms Cripps' favourite station, where people had to 'blow into (balloons) until the timer finishes.'
'Blowing up all those balloons was very tricky, I was very out of breath afterwards,' Ms Cripps said. Maddie Toki, 6, and Betsy Shaw. Credit: Ross Swanborough / The West Australian
Perth Children's Hospital Foundation CEO Carrick Robinson said the day celebrated recovery and resilience.
'Seeing our Little Doctors smiling, confident and thriving is a powerful symbol of why we do what we do,' he said.
The Kids' Clinic served as a reminder of the urgent need for support during PCHF's Tax Appeal, which runs until June 30.
Each donation made during this time will be doubled, helping the Foundation raise over $400,000 to fund state-of-the-art medical equipment.
To support PCHF's Tax Appeal and double your impact, visit pchf.org.au/donate before June 30.