Dozens of Royal Fremantle Golf Club members and their guests recently teed off for charity, raising an amazing $18,820 for Hannah’s House.

More than 130 women took part in the historic Club’s 2026 Women’s Charity Day, starting on the green early on what was a frosty May morning.

After participating in on-course competitions while playing their rounds, snapping up raffle tickets and making bids in a silent auction, as well as supporting fundraising stalls, players gathered indoors for lunch.

During the formalities, Hannah’s House CEO Jonine Collins shared details of the group’s work to support Perth children with complex or life-limiting conditions, and their families.

“Our free respite care program is crucial because it’s designed to help prevent carer burnout,” explained Ms Collins.

“Respite care gives parents or carers a break, which is not a luxury but a necessity as meeting the many needs of a child with a complex condition is a round-the-clock task that can be taxing on many levels.

“If carers don’t get this break, it can take a mental, health or emotional toll on them and also often leads to these unwell children being admitted back into hospital for their safety.”

The funds raised will help Hannah’s House deliver 188 hours of pro bono respite care.

“We are incredibly proud of the support shown by our Club community and grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a meaningful success,” said Pat Collins, Royal Fremantle Golf Club Women’s Coordinator.

Sponsors included Always Golf, Jayco Caravanland, Golf Box, Fitstop, FOUND.BEER and Freo Golf Physio.

Hannah’s House was founded by Perth parents Martin Watson and Jacky Vigurs whose daughter, Hannah, was born with a rare condition that required round-the-clock care.

In 1999, they established the Children’s Hospice Association, which in 2008 became Hannah’s House.