Mohan Rajagapolan is a young man who had an accident in July 2010 and has now been left with Incomplete Tetraplegia.  After 18 months of rehabilitation, Mohan is now ready to return to the family home.

In order for Mohan to return home, several modifications is required, one being the installation of air conditioning in the Lounge Room.  Mohan can no longer control his body temperature and requires the air conditioning to get through Perth’s long hot summers.  WA Charity Direct paid for the air conditioning to be installed into the family home for Mohan.

David Breakey has MS and recently moved back to live with his Mother, who will assist with household management and meal preparations.  As a result, the family home required bathroom modifications to accommodate David’s walking frame.

WA Charity Direct provided the funds to bridge the gap for the Breakey Family to complete the bathroom modifications.

The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) is an Independent Research Institution and charity, formed in 1976.  Their research focuses on the major health issues that affect newborns, reproduction and women’s health at all ages.

WIRF is closely affiliated with King Edward Memorial Hospital (the only tertiary level perinatal centre in Western Australia), and the School of Women’s and Infants Health at the University of Western Australia.

WA Charity Direct’s donation has helped establish an online social support network where expectant mothers can access support from anywhere in WA, Australia and globally, who are experiencing various types of fetal abnormalities and conditions.

Jamie De Costa was born with a complex form of cerebral palsy. Jamie requires very specialised care, as he does not talk, is fed through a naso-gastric tube, has seizures and a colostomy bag.

The Cerebral Palsy Association referred the DeCosta  Family to WA Charity Direct, as Jamie now required a Safe Surround Bed.  This bed allows Jamie to have a safe place to sleep and rest and also enables his parents to provide the specialised care that is required throughout the day and night.

Zubair Abdullahi was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome.  Two years later, Zubair was further diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, a serious childhood malignancy requiring intensive hospitalisation and specialised care.

Zubair’s condition requires the family to make frequent visits to the hospital.  As the family car was no longer roadworthy, the family was using public transport, which was taking its toll on young Zubair.

WA Charity Direct heard about Zubair’s plight and purchased a new vehicle for the Abdullahi Family.  The new vehicle has made a big difference for the family and we wish Zubair all the best with his upcoming treatments.

Chennell Kisun has three children, two of which have been diagnosed with Autism.  On recommendation by their school, the children use an educational support software package to help consolidate the teachings learnt in school at home.

Unfortunately this homework task was becoming difficult as the family computer was no longer appropriate and taking a very long time to respond to any task.  WA Charity Direct helped the family out, by purchasing a new computer. The children are now eager to complete their homework tasks and positive feedback in regard to their progress in Maths & English from the School has been received.

Cael Oatway is 3 years old and was born with a multitude of disabilities including global developmental delay and severe chronic lung disease & gastro-intestinal disease.  Cael and his family face many daily challenges and the fact that Cael had outgrown his cot was adding to the difficulty.

The custom made Medifab Genie Safe Surround Bed was recommended by Disability Services Commission and WA Charity Direct promptly purchased the bed for Cael.  The new bed has made an enormous difference to Cael’s quality of life and has made it easier for his Mum to care for him during the night.

Aiden Jones and his family were referred to WA Charity Direct by Rocky Bay.  Aiden lives with a condition called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and uses an electric wheelchair to get around.

The Jone’s family van was ageing and was in need of replacement.  Recently Aiden’s best friend tragically passed away and the Moir family offered to sell their modified van to the Jones Family for a very good price.  In conjunction with monies received from a Disability Equipment Grant, WA Charity Direct donated the remaining balance to finalise the purchase of the special purpose Toyota Van.