News
Read all about our recent exciting stories from Friends, including donations, fundraising events, good-news-stories, equipment purchases, volunteer stories, and more.
WCH Staff Thank Members
As another financial year closes, the WCH and Friends thank our amazing members around the state that support the hospital in so many ways. This video demonstrates the level of support provided to all South Australian by Friends every year.
New Brand and Website Launch
It has been an exciting journey for members and staff of the Friends working on the design of the new website and branding. After months of working together, identifying the best way to demonstrate how the Friends brand would connect with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the broader community. The day has finally come.
Friends Donation Leads to Safer Treatment
When Council has selected items, Adrian Richards from Biomedical Engineering within the Hospital, then sources a supplier which can provide the most suitable items at the best price.
Chris Reaches 3000 Doll Milestone
Our wonderful Auxiliary Member Chris Field recently knitted and donated her 3000th doll to the Women's and Children's Hospital.
Firefighters and Friends Working Together
The Friends were extremely pleased to facilitate a recent donation from the Australian Professional Firefighters Foundation.
Cleve Auxiliary Celebrate 60 Years
The Cleve Friends Auxiliary celebrated its milestone 60th anniversary at its Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2019, held at the Cleve Bowls Club.
Friends Auxiliary State President Receives OAM
Kaye Steer receives the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the General Division for ‘Service to the Communities through Hospital Auxiliaries’ 2019.
Entertainment Membership Supports Ventilator Purchase
Thank you to all those that purchased the Entertainment Memberships last year either online or from the Volunteer Shops located at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Home Ventilator Purchase Supports SA Family
The ability to support a child at home with a ventilator means that they can be discharged from hospital earlier, with all of the benefits that come from them being back in their familiar surroundings.
Morning Tea Success
The beautiful gardens of Carrick Hill provided the ideal backdrop for the Queen Victoria Auxiliary Morning tea. The 200 guests enjoyed a welcome glass of champagne whilst listening to the String Duet.
Port Adelaide Auxiliary Achieve Their Goal
Another incredibly successful day for the Port Adelaide Auxiliary with $9000 raised for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. These funds will allow for the purchase of a Resuscitation Cot Monitor.
Another Successful Year for Friends
Yet another successful year of fundraising by the Friends for the 2017/18 financial year has resulted in the handover of more equipment to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.