Telethon 2026 | WA Children's Charities

2026 Telethon Weekend

Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026

Mark your calendars for 17 & 18 October as the 59th Telethon returns for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, inspiring stories, special guests and communities coming together to support sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families across Western Australia.

Telethon Family Festival

Sunday, October 18, 2026

The Telethon Family Festival returns on Sunday 18 October 2026, bringing a full day of fun, entertainment and community spirit to the heart of Perth.

From 10AM, the festival will take over RAC Arena and stretch along Wellington Street to Yagan Square, transforming the area into a lively hub of FREE entertainment, activities and excitement for all ages. Entry is FREE and for those wanting to catch the live Telethon broadcast inside RAC Arena, a gold coin donation will give you access to all the action. Follow the link below and take a look at what's coming.

Be part of Telethon 2026

Live show tickets coming soon

Get ready to experience the electric atmosphere inside RAC Arena as Telethon Weekend opens and closes with two spectacular nights of live entertainment. Tickets go on sale Tuesday 8 September via Ticketek.

Ticketek (soon)

Location: RAC Arena and Perth CBD.

How to watch: Broadcast live on Channel 7, 7plus, and nationally on 7flix.

Supporting 147 local children's charities and organizations across Western Australia

Telethon raises money for over 147 local children's charities and organizations across Western Australia including the Perth Children's Hospital, the Telethon Clinical Research Centre and the Telethon Kids Institute.

Channel Seven's Perth Telethon is the highest donating telethon per capita in the world, and since the first Telethon in 1968 has raised over A$700 million in total.

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My Room Telethon

The Channel Nine My Room Telethon is an annual televised fundraising event broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Now to support the My Room Children's Cancer Charity.

The annual Channel Nine My Room Telethon in September has raised over $17 million dollars since it started in 2016. We use the funds raised through the telethon to support clinical research projects and our family support pillar.

Broadcast: Typically airs live ahead of the AFL Grand Final, featuring prominent media personalities, sports stars, and musical acts.

Telethon Home

The 2026 Telethon Home is now for sale!

The 2026 Telethon Home is the latest collaboration between Telethon, Blueprint Homes and Satterley, with Clementine Estate providing the perfect setting for this year's home. All proceeds from the sale of the home are donated to Telethon.

Home Open Times
- Wednesdays: 2pm - 5pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: 12pm - 5pm
- Public holidays: 12pm - 5pm
- Or by appointment

Address: 38 Youngberry Way, Upper Swan | Map

Telethon Home

Home For A Cure

We're thrilled to unveil the 2026 Home For A Cure - a stunning, custom-built Henley Homes home located within Heartford Donnybrook, with land generously donated by Satterley.

Open for inspection begins this weekend, with the home set to be auctioned on Saturday 3 October. 100% of auction proceeds will go to My Room Children's Cancer Charity, helping support children with cancer and their families when they need it most.
Find out more about the home and view the full property listing here: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic...

16 Belmont Boulevard, Donnybrook VIC | Map

First open: Saturday 29 August | 10:00-10:30am
Auction: Saturday 3 October