What’s been happening?
Read all about our recent Friends activities, including donations, fundraising events, good-news-stories, equipment purchases, volunteer stories, and more.
2026 The Friends AGM
The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital held 2026 Annual General Meeting on 30th November, welcoming an incredible turnout of more than 100 Friends Members.
We were delighted to have Professor Michael Stark, Medical Unit Head of Neonatal Services at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital, officially open the meeting. Professor Stark shared fascinating insights into the history and evolution of neonatal medicine, highlighting the significant impact that equipment funded by The Friends has made to medical staff, families and, most importantly, the tiniest of babies.
Associate Professor & Friends Patron Ross Haslam AO along with Professor Stark also had the honour of presenting our Life Memberships, recognising the outstanding dedication and contribution of our long-standing members.
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.
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.
Bordertown Auxiliary Easter Fundraiser
The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Inc. (Friends) Bordertown Auxiliary group held a very successful stall at the Bordertown Memorial Hospital Easter Fair recently. A wide variety of donations by members included delicious cakes, slices, jams, sauces, salsa, flowers, plants, books, playdough and an Easter Egg raffle.
Friends Auxiliaries Division Region 5 Conference held at Tintinara
The Friends Auxiliaries Division Region 5 Auxiliary groups held their 61st Annual Conference at the Tintinara Football Clubrooms on the 20th June 2022. There was a great attendance with the highlight Guest Speaker Alana who told her personal story of her premature birth at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Auxiliaries Division Annual Contribution to Friends
This 2021/2022 financial year the Friends Auxiliaries Division contributed the magnificent amount of $102,000.000! This contribution is commendable as the groups continue to navigate the challenges associated with Covid.