The Channel 7 Telethon Trust is a registered charitable trust which raises money for the benefit of a range of charitable organisations, as determined by the Board of Trustees.  Since its inception in 1968, Telethon has raised over $65 million for children and young people throughout Western Australia. 

Telethon undertakes a number of fundraising activities and events throughout the year, culminating in the Telethon weekend.  The Telethon weekend event has grown to become the most significant television charity appeal in Australia, in fact, it is acknowledged as the most successful fundraising event per capita, in the world. 

Telethon has been sponsoring two fellowship positions with the Women and Infants Research Foundation since 2003. The two fellowships are for the Telethon Fetal Medicine Fellow and the Telethon Newborn Medicine Fellow.

The Telethon Fellowship funds support two outstanding medical researchers. The two fellows are provided with the resources and opportunities to conduct high level research in issues relevant to the infants of Western Australia. This unique programme allows the Women and Infants Research Foundation to develop the next generation of leaders who are vital for the future of these critical fields of healthcare in our State.