abc.net.au/news/wa-perth-children-s-hospital-shortage-of-specialists/102743226A shortage of specialist health staff and equipment at Perth Children's Hospital is forcing some families to travel interstate for treatment.There are 35 other children with her condition waiting for surgeryCatalina Kovacevich, 5, was born with a rare genetic condition which causes tumours to grow in her brain, and other parts of her body.
"Travelling with a child with autism is difficult at the best of times. It just also means splitting up our family," Ms Kovacevic said. "However, in the event of a child having complex epilepsy, and the need for urgent consideration of epilepsy surgery, a VEEG can still be provided at PCH," she told parliament.35 kids on waiting list