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Read all about our recent Friends activities, including donations, fundraising events, good-news-stories, equipment purchases, volunteer stories, and more.
Friends of WCH Port Adelaide Auxiliary High Tea and Fashion Parade Raises an amazing $11,093 for Children and Families
On behalf of The Friends of WCH, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and supported Port Adelaide Auxiliary High Tea and Fashion Parade held at the Stamford Grand Glenelg on 31 October 2026. This wonderful event brought together community members, supporters, volunteers and friends for an afternoon of connection, generosity and fun, all in support of children, young people and families receiving care through the Women's & Children's Health Network.
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.
Beautiful Handmade Rugs Donated to the Rose and Michael Rice Wards
Thank You to Kathy & Kathy
We want to extend our sincere thanks to Kathy Nuske and Kathy Patton for their ongoing generosity in donating beautiful handmade rugs for children and families accessing the Rose and Michael Rice Wards.
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.
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.
QVA hold another successful Film Night
On Sunday evening, 11th February the Friends Queen Victoria Auxiliary Division held another very successful Film Night ‘Force of Nature: The Dry 2’ at the Regal Cinema in Kensington Park.
A Lip Smacking Thank You to Target Reynella, from Friends!
A Lip Smacking Thank you to Target Reynella, from Friends!
The Friends, staff and patients of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital shout out a big ‘Thank You’ to Target Reynella, for their very generous donation of Lip Smackers.
Kirstine Warneford, Equipment Nurse Manager, Surgical Services WCHN reached out to Friends advising the Lip Smacker product could no longer be sourced through the WCHN procurement process.
Kadina Auxiliary Member ‘Margie’ shares her Volunteering Story
Margaret Davies (Margie) is a Kadina Auxiliary group member of 50 years and a very proud Life Member. Margie explains how her membership came about…
“I was invited to join the auxiliary by Kadina Auxiliary President Corinne Warmington. I was newly married and didn’t know a soul in the area. Corinne took me under her wing.
For the third year running, Tarlee / Stockport Auxiliary Division hosts another successful Melbourne Cup luncheon
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.
Port Adelaide Auxiliary hosts their annual High Tea and Fashion Parade
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 29th Annual Conference & AGM 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.
A successful Quiz night hosted by the Kadina Auxiliary Division
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.