Pherrus At The 2018 Westmeads Children’s Hospital 2018 Radiothon

Pherrus Foundation Participates In the 2018 Westmead Children’s Hospital Radiothon

With a wide selection of fun games, lots of delicious food, children playing everywhere, and even a visit from Wonder Woman and Batman, the 2018 Westmead Children’s Hospital Radiothon had all the appearance of a carnival.

Behind all of the good times and laughter, however, lay the serious goal of bringing a community together to ensure that children suffering from debilitating and deadly diseases still have a place to rest, recuperate, and, hopefully, recover.

The Pherrus Foundation was proud to participate in such a terrific event that brought smiles to the faces of children and bringing resources to one of the country’s finest children’s health institutions.

What Participating in the Radiothon Means

The Radiothon benefits the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the largest health care institution in New South Wales that specifically treats seriously ill children. Using the “bandaged bear” as its mascot, the hospital goes out into the community to advocate for better child health while conducting groundbreaking research that will help save lives in the future while also caring for ill children today.

The annual radiothon is crucial in ensuring that the Children’s Hospital at Westmead will continue to serve the needs of pediatric care and research.  Fortunately, when organisers called, the community responded. Radiothon planners set a goal of $4 million but happily raised $400,000 more than expected.  The Pherrus Foundation proudly added a $33,000 donation to help the radiothon exceed its goals.

Why We Emphasise Giving Back

Pherrus Financial has spent years providing Sydney and the surrounding region with the most expert tax preparation and financial services.  With a solid reputation and strong client base, we found it only natural to give back by establishing a foundation that supports a wide range of philanthropic efforts.

Most companies that have done the same have found that giving back is good business.  At Pherrus, we simply believe that it is the right thing to do.

How the Pherrus Foundation Helps to Create Better Tomorrows

Our philanthropic efforts go far beyond supporting pediatric health in the Sydney region. Last year, our team took Santa Claus and his helpers to meet the children of Fiji’s Dilkusha Children’s Home.  Santa brought enough presents for everyone along with delicious food and plenty of memorable good times. Five months later, the Pherrus Foundation returned with the Easter Bunny to help the children celebrate again.  We also travelled to Suva to bring food and supplies to an orphanage there.

Closer to home, the Pherrus Foundation participated in the ninth annual Chocolate Ball in Sydney.  While scrumptious chocolate dominated the menu, our priority lay in helping to support efforts to eradicate  Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy, a tragic disease that weakens muscles and debilitates those who suffer from it.

Whether our team is flying to bring happy days to children in need, or boosting efforts to roll back the effects of debilitating and deadly diseases, the Pherrus Foundation will continue to do its part in supporting worthy causes that will bring brighter tomorrows to those who need them the most.

The Insights published on our website have been written by our professional staff strictly for educational purposes. Please note that the information and views expressed above do not constitute professional advice and are general in nature only.

Other Insights from Pherrus

  • STP-Exemption-For-Closely-Held-Payees

    STP Reporting for Closely Held Payees: Your 2025 Guide

    If you run a family business, trust, or small company where wages often stay within the inner circle, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “STP exemption for closely held payees”. The ATO used to offer a full Single Touch Payroll exemption for these payees, but now you’re required to report their wages and payments through…

  • Register-For-Single-Touch-Payroll

    Your Essential Guide to Register for Single Touch Payroll

    Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…

  • How-Much-Tax-Do-You-Pay-On-Investment-Property

    How Much Tax Do You Pay on an Investment Property in Australia?

    An investment property can help build serious wealth, but if you don’t manage the tax side properly, you could end up handing over more cash to the ATO than you need to. If you’re confused about how much tax you’ll pay on your investment property, you’re not alone. From rental income to capital gains tax,…