News
Read all about our recent exciting stories from Friends, including donations, fundraising events, good-news-stories, equipment purchases, volunteer stories, and more.
Friends Queen Victoria Auxiliary Donates $24,400 to Support Neonatal Care
The Queen Victoria Auxiliary raised $24,400 to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, funding vital equipment to improve newborn care.
Friends Cleve Auxiliary’s Fashion Parade Raises $4,500
The Cleve Auxiliary's "Wedding Dress & Fashion Through the Ages" parade attracted 170 guests and raised $4,500 to support the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, showcasing 164 dresses and a delightful high tea.
Volunteers Raise $425,000 for New Equipment at Women’s and Children’s Hospital
The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Shops Auxiliaries division raised $425,000 to fund essential medical equipment, including gas monitors and breast pumps, significantly enhancing patient care.
Friends Region 12 Members Come Together
On Friday, July 26th, Region 12 members from the auxiliary groups Kadina, Maitland/Arthurton, Moonta and Warooka/Yorketown gathered at the Kadina Bowling Club to celebrate their 61st Friends Annual Conference. The event was a wonderful opportunity for members who fundraise for the Women's and Children's Hospital to come together and share their experiences.
Friends Facilitate Donation to Midwifery Group Practice
The Friends were extremely pleased to receive and facilitate a $1,500 donation from parents Cassie and Will. Following their experience with the birth of their son Thomas, Cassie and Will donated $1,500 to support the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP).
Friends Renmark Auxiliary Members Recognised for Outstanding Achievement!
The Renmark Paringa Council recently celebrated a remarkable group of local volunteers during National Volunteer Week. The Friends are proud to recognise and honour their incredible commitment and achievement.
New Books Available at Friends Rainbows and Vic’s Coffee Shop
The Friends Rainbows and Vic's Coffee Shop have added an array of delightful and educational children's books to their collections. Come and explore these wonderful books for sale, designed to be fun, thought-provoking, and engaging, helping readers learn more about the world around them.
Moonta Make a Difference Through Music
The Friends Moonta Auxiliary group comprises of 16 passionate and dedicated members who schedule regular ‘Country Music Concerts’ as their primary source of fundraising for the Women’s and Children’s Health Network.
‘Charity of Choice’ - Kadina Friends Purchase Breast Pumps
The Friends were extremely grateful and thanked Helen and Dean for choosing Friends as their final ‘charity of choice’.
Kadina Care Packs made with Kindness
Friends of the Kadina Auxiliary group have been making and donating care packs to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital since 2017. During this time around 400 packs have been distributed to hospital consumers.
The care packs consist of donated personal care items such as a mini shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a comb. The items are packed into donated toiletry bags or alternatively a toiletry bag sewn by our members.
Burns Bath Purchase
Another generous donation from the APFF members and supporters has led to an essential purchase for the WCH. Items selected for purchase by Friends and our supporters, such as APFF, value add to the excellent care provided by the hospital.
Author Fiona McIntosh supports Friends Pt Adelaide Auxiliary
The Friends Port Adelaide Auxiliary members held a very successful and enjoyable morning tea on Thursday 15th February at the West Lakes golf club. Author Fiona McIntosh supported the event as guest speaker providing a fun and interesting speech capturing the full attention of all who attended. There were fantastic raffles and prizes on the day.