Perth electric shock victim Denishar Woods is defying the prognoses of her doctors, moving from her hospital bed into a wheelchair just two weeks after doctors told her family she was unlikely to survive.

The 11-year-old was left fighting for life after being hit with up to 240 volts of electricity while turning on a garden tap at her family’s public housing property in the Perth suburb of Beldon on March 3.

Following brain scans, doctors told her family that Denishar had received catastrophic brain injuries and that if she survived, it would be in a vegetative state.

Using a hoist, Denishar Woods was moved into a wheelchair for the first time since the tragedy. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

Before the shock, Denishar was described as a happy child who loved to dance. (9NEWS) (Supplied)

The 11-year-old has opened her eyes to her family's words of encouragement. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

But the schoolgirl is already showing positive signs of progress.

Last week, Denishar survived being taken off life support and on Monday was moved out of intensive care and into a rehabilitation ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

She is now breathing on her own, has emerged from her coma and occasionally opens her eyes.

Then yesterday, a major milestone was reached when Denishar moved from her hospital bed into a specially designed reclining wheelchair for the first time.

Mum Lacey Harrison wants the investigation into how Denishar was shocked fast-tracked. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

For mum Lacey Harrison, each small step is a major milestone that shows Denishar is beating the odds.

“Those moments there are something that hits me at the heart,” Ms Harrison told 9NEWS.

“You know, it’s not normal but it’s our new normal.

“She is doing something different each day – like last night she had her first cry and she frowned.”

Doctors told the Harrison family that Denishar had suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was unlikely to survive. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

West Australia’s Public Housing Minister has promised a thorough investigation into what caused the electric shock, but this is likely to take months.

Ms Harrison wants the investigation fast-tracked to ensure no other family will go through what they have.

“This should never ever happen again in a WA home,” she said.

Denishar was shocked when she went to turn on a garden hose at her family's housing commission property in Beldon. The WA Government is investigating. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

But for now, it’s enough that Denishar is making a slow but steady recovery.

“She’s like a box of chocolates – she’s a surprise, you never know what you’re going to get inside,” the proud mum said.