About The Kyle Andrews Foundation

It all began with a young boy, Kyle Andrews, and his dream for other children to experience the healing and happiness he felt coming home to Broome when he was not receiving treatment for leukaemia in Perth, WA.

He wanted to share his hometown with the friends he had made in hospital so that they might experience the happiness and healing he found in Broome.

‘So they might feel better’ is the essence of The Kyle Andrews Foundation. 

Our charitable foundation, run by volunteers, continues Kyle’s legacy and his wish to create happiness and joy, to support children and their families by making their lives a little more memorable and fun during difficult times.

We achieve this by providing experiences, support, respite homes and accommodation. 

The Foundation relies on donations and funds raised through our events to be able to continue to deliver our services. Proudly the foundation consists of a very hard working,100% volunteer committee, nearly 100% of the funds raised and donated go towards supporting children with cancer and their families along with Northwest families who need accommodation in Perth whilst undergoing treatment. 

Kyle’s Camp

The Kyle Andrews Foundation with the support of their sponsors and the generosity of the local community, annually provide the holiday of a life-time in Broome for approximately 15 – 20 children from Perth Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment, with a much-needed, week long break from difficult treatments and therapy. 

Family Respite Home – Kyle’s Cottage, Broome

We have a fully self-contained respite home in Broome for families with children who may have life threatening illnesses and are undergoing treatment, have recently completed their treatment or have suffered a bereavement. Families can stay in Broome to enjoy some very welcome respite and to enjoy a holiday together in a beautiful part of Australia. 

Family Apartment for Perth Treatment – Gibb Retreat 

We have a comfortable, well located apartment in West Perth to provide accommodation for those from the North West while undergoing medical treatment in Perth.

Kyle’s Getaway – Busselton

Kyle’s Getaway offers respite accommodation at a beachfront location in Busselton for eligible families.

This facility will broaden the holiday respite opportunities during the wet season period (Nov-March) in Broome when conditions are extreme in the North but perfect in southern locations.

The facility is currently being developed in stages on a beach front lot, with 2 Cottages now open and a 3rd under construction now.

We understand that going on a holiday when having a child going through treatment and therapy for a life-threatening illness can be financially difficult. It is also difficult when families have recently experienced the bereavement of losing a child. 

Respite for families and Carers is so important for the health of everyone.

This accommodation is also available to nursing staff working the Oncology Ward at the Perth Children’s Hospital for minimal cost.

We want all families to be able to have the option to go on a holiday, escape the day-to-day stress, to have a break and recuperate.