Telethon Family Festival 2023: LEGO lounge new addition to Perth CBD fundraising event – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The Telethon Family Festival is building on its success with two new great additions to its line-up for 2023.

After a successful first year at its new home in the heart of the CBD, the free festival will once again branch out from the live fundraising spectacular at RAC Arena, stretching along Wellington Street, Telethon Avenue, and Yagan Square.

One of the new highlights of the event is a LEGO lounge, which is set to be a creative haven for all ages.

Located on Level 1 of RAC Arena at the Bankwest Lounge, festival attendees are invited to explore the LEGO brick pit where they can bring their imaginations to life.

As an added bonus, 6000 LEGO mini-figurines will be given away to visitors.

“We do a fair bit of work with affiliated charities like Camp Quality so it’s fantastic to be involved with Telethon,” WA Lego manager Andrew Matraszek said.

“There will be a big brick pit for kids to free play and we’ll also run some activities to build specific models.”

You can also experience the thrill of inclusive sports with wheelchair basketball and football — showcased by Rebound WA and WA All Abilities Football Association, and Starkick and Swan Districts Football Club — at this year’s event for the first time.

“Many people may not be aware of the profound impact football can have in the lives of individuals…