![]() ![]() Last night Mr Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon joined Mr McGowan and his wife Sarah at the star-studded Telethon Ball, the most prestigious charity ball in the country. Let’s make this year a record-breaking success.” Camera Icon Mr Albanese reflected the true weight of Telethon when he told The Sunday Times it was “one of the first events I locked into my diary when I became Prime Minister”. ![]() “Telethon wouldn’t happen without the generosity of Western Australians who dig deep every year. “When I was here a couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting two of this year’s Little Telethon Stars, Ari and Emily, and I was blown away by their enthusiasm and excitement despite the individual challenges they have faced. “I know the difference this iconic fundraiser has made over 55 years to the lives of tens of thousands of children and families, so I’m pleased to be here for my very first Telethon. “There was no way I was going to miss it,” he said. Mr Albanese reflected the true weight of Telethon when he told The Sunday Times it was “one of the first events I locked into my diary when I became Prime Minister”. “It crosses all income levels and especially when you’re in the phone room, you’ll hear kids call in to give their pocket money. “What I find amazing is that the generosity is diverse, extending from billionaires giving a million dollars to people on welfare giving $50 or $20. “It’s very important for our research efforts and the community organisations that deal with children,” he said. The Premier said the donations had long-term benefits as well as immediate impact. Credit: Jackson Flindell /The West Australian Fifty-five years is a long time, as I well know because it’s the same age as me, but it’s improving with age whereas I don’t think I am.” Camera Icon Telethon is expected to receive at least a $10 million boost from the State Government with Mark McGowan hinting at an even bigger pledge this year from the public purse. “It’s for an extremely good cause, which is young people’s health and research, so it’s just a magnificent event and we should - as a State - be very proud of it. “Telethon is one of the very special things about WA - it’s the strongest per-capita fundraising event in the world,” he said. ![]() The Premier said the annual donations garnered through the Telethon weekend had become a significant staple for the State’s health-sector funding. ![]()
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