
News
Read all about our recent exciting stories from Friends, including donations, fundraising events, good-news-stories, equipment purchases, volunteer stories, and more.
Shops Division Celebrates 90 Years
This year the Shops Auxiliary Division at the WCH celebrate their 90th birthday – what an amazing achievement! Over the decades, auxiliary services have continued and expanded enormously.
Entertainment Memberships Now on Sale
The 2017/18 Entertainment Membership is now available! When you purchase from The Friends of WCH, $14 from each membership sold will go towards the recently launched fundraising campaign.
Can You Help?
In the months past, some very generous community-led fundraisers have chosen to support The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital with their various stalls, sausage sizzles and garage sales.
Matt Shaves For Newland Ward
The Friends of The Women’s and Children’s Hospital were pleased to facilitate a recent donation from Matt Ellis of $1067. Matt raised over $2000 by shaving his head at Woodcroft College thanks to the support of the children and teachers.
New Orthotics System In Our Sites
Approximately 240 children per year from around South Australia attend the Orthotics Department at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for the manufacture of custom-made orthoses and prostheses.
Friends Support Book Donation
The Friends of The Women’s and Children’s Hospital were pleased to facilitate a recent donation from the Adelaide Dickens Fellowship Group of $500.
Mission Accomplished
Thanks to an amazing group of dedicated volunteers, family members and generous donors who hosted a Fundraiser. On Sunday 26th, around 500 supporters came out for the Queen Victoria Auxiliaries, Hidden Figures Film Night.
Shop Volunteers Urgently Required
Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of other people? Would you like to contribute to a cause that provides important medical equipment? Do you want to be rewarded for what you do and make new friends?
The Friends give a HUG
At a time of joy and stress, coming into Hospital over the Christmas period is sometimes the last thing that families need. It is often the little things that brighten people’s days.
Friends 2016 Conference
The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital 24th Annual Conference allowed for members and staff to get an in-depth understanding of what is happening within our charity organisation.
Queen Victoria Auxiliary Fashion Night A Success
The fifth annual Queen Victoria Auxiliary Fashion Night has successfully raised $12,000 for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Host Kelly Nestor welcomed the attendees to a night of South Australian fashion.
New Ultrasound Provides Greater Treatment accuracy
The Paediatric Rehabilitation Botulinum Toxin Program at the Women's and Children's Hospital provides a consumer-focused, family-friendly service for patients who require Botox injections for muscle spasticity, usually 2-3 times per year.