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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Why a vacant plot of land next to a new children's hospice has sparked outrage as a state politician attempts to take it away from a 'foolish' council
A Perth council has come under fire for opposing plans to build a park outside a hospital for terminally ill children. The City of Nedlands pushed back against a proposal to transform the plot of land next to a new children's hospice that is set to open in Swanbourne mid next year. In a statement, the council said the community had expressed concerns the 3,000sq metre park lay in a bushfire zone. 'The community have expressed concern regarding the bushfire zone and ensuring public access through Allen Park to the beach at all times,' they wrote. 'The city hopes these matters will be considered in the final plan and welcomes the opening of the hospice, which will provide valuable support and care for sick children and their families.' Western Australian Lands Minister John Carey blasted the decision and announced plans to excise the 3,000sq metres from the council so the park could be built. He announced the proposal on Saturday, aiming to transfer the beachfront site to the state government when the motion goes before parliament next week. Mr Carey said overruling the council was 'the right decision'. 'I've not seen anything like it, I think Nedlands is one of the worst councils in Western Australia,' Mr Carey told Nine News. 'It is a damning indictment of the Nedlands council and their opposition to both the hospice and now this park.' The Perth Children's Hospital Foundation (PCHF) will build the hospice. The hospice is expected to be open to take on terminally ill children from mid next year. PCHF chair Ian Campbell said the City of Nedland's council had 'made absolute fools of themselves'. 'We are delighted that the City of Nedlands has been made irrelevant and we can get on with building a beautiful native bushland,' he said. 'We're going to go out to the whole community and say here this is our master plan, this is what we're looking at doing, come up with better ideas, we want the community to own this project,' Mr Campbell told the ABC. The Allen Park plot had been neglected, he said. 'It's a priceless jewel that the City of Nedlands has treated like absolute rubbish.' In a statement, Mr Carey said the park would be an 'oasis for children and families at the most difficult point in their lives'. 'The decision to excise this land will allow the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation to invest in a park for hospice patients, families and the wider community,' he said. 'The Cook Government is continuing to back Boodja Mia, despite opposition from the City of Nedlands.' The planning minister will lay the motion before parliament in eight days. After two weeks before the chambers, if there are no disagreements, ownership of the land will change hands to the state. The opposition has reportedly indicated their support for the motion.
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Little doctors take over at Perth Children's Hospital's Kids' Clinic to raise funds for sick children
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. 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 before June 30.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Little doctors take over at PCH to raise funds for sick kids
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 before June 30.
