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.

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.

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.

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.

Around thirty people gathered from far and wide at the Meningie Sailing Club on Monday, 19th June to attend the Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Inc. Auxiliaries Division Region 5 conference.

Region 5 includes auxiliary groups Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Tintinara and Meningie with children utilising the hospital from these towns.

Eyre Peninsula Friends members has a raised a staggering $695,852.00 in the past 60 years! The Region 11 Auxiliary groups, Ceduna, Lock, Cleve, Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln donated $25,550.00 this financial year to Friends. The milestone was recognised on May 31st at the Tumby Bay RSL Hall, attended by more than 30 people.

As the 2022 year was drawing near, the Greenock Auxiliary Division held an afternoon High Tea for the Friends of Women's and Children's Hospital, on November 20th at the Truro Oval Complex Hall and raised $3,746!

The Tarlee / Stockport Auxiliary held for the third year running a Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Hotel Central. Hosts of the hotel Harry, Adam Klavins and Jasmin Connell opened their doors to 60 people for an afternoon of sweeps, a fashion parade from the Riverton boutique Sassy Lass and Chef Matthew Mitchell did not disappoint with a superb lunch menu.

The Friends of the WCH, Port Adelaide Auxiliary group recently hosted 360 guests at the Stamford Grand for their Annual High Tea and Fashion Parade Held on Saturday 29th October and it was a huge success!

The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Inc. (Friends) members held a successful 29th Annual Conference and AGM at the Adelaide Royal Coach Hotel on the 21st of October.

The Friends of the WCH, Kadina Auxiliary group recently hosted 120 community members for an entertaining Quiz night. The event was held at the local Community Sports Club, on Saturday 22nd October.

Attendees enjoyed testing their trivia knowledge, sharing supper amongst friends, and participating in an assortment of games. The evening included a raffle and auction which were strongly supported by local business in the community, whom generously donated an assortment of items and experiences.

Region 10 Friends members gathered to attend their 61st Annual Regional Conference at the Madonna Hall, Sevenhill located in the Clare Valley. Penny Pratt, Shadow Minister for Regional Health, spoke of her work in the health area.