WA Premier hails Telethon as unifying force for the state

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook says Telethon is a source of pride and unity during difficult times.

WA Premier Roger Cook said he was proud of how Western Australia had come together for Telethon, calling it 'a balm in these troubled times'. He attended the Telethon Family Festival at RAC Arena on Sunday, meeting crowds and discussing the Premier's Challenge, a schools fundraising initiative.

More than 75 schools across the state participated in the challenge. Mindari Primary School was the most successful, raising $32,000 partly through selling 1.5 tonnes of cookie dough. Beenyup Primary School, with around 300 pupils, raised $1,200. Cook said he was particularly moved by children bringing pocket money and coins to contribute to the event.

Cook said Telethon made schoolchildren feel 'empowered and part of something which is bigger than all of us', emphasising it was 'something to be really proud of'.

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• WA Premier Roger Cook says ‘Telethon a balm in troubled times’WA Premier Roger Cook sings State’s praises at TelethonThe West Australian · 18 Oct, 11:45
• WA Premier Roger Cook says ‘Telethon a balm in troubled times’WA Premier Roger Cook sings State’s praises at TelethonPerth Now · 18 Oct, 11:45

In this story: Roger Cook · Western Australia · Telethon · RAC Arena · Mindari Primary School · Beenyup Primary School

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