The Ruciacks is just one of the many families, who have been helped by the specialist team within the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Service.

The Friends of WCH were pleased to be the first story aired for National Volunteer Week 2018 by the Channel 10 news. The story acknowledges the amazing contribution the Friends Shops Auxiliary Division provides to the hospital each year.

The Friends were pleased to welcome Associate Professor Belinda Lange at the recent Auxiliary Divisions Region 1 Conference held at the WCH. Professor Lange spoke about the Virtual Reality (VR) program current being trialled in the Medical Day Unit.

Last year the Shops Auxiliary Division raised $1,918 from the sale of the Entertainment Memberships. This year the shops are aiming to raise another $2,000 to support the purchase of a Home Ventilator.

Once again, this amazing group of dedicated volunteers, family members and generous donors hosted a successful fundraiser. Around 450 supporters came out for the Queen Victoria Auxiliary, 'Finding Your Feet', Film night.

Minor invasive procedures such as blood draws, cannula insertion and catheter insertion can be extremely stressful for children, their family members/carers and Women’s and Children’s Hospital staff.

Fifteen-year-old Rani was recently allowed to go home after spending over a month in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the two syringe drive pumps purchased by the hospital with funds donated by the Friends.

The Friends continue to transform treatment options for consumers attending the WCH. Last month the purchase of two Bodyguard Infusion Pumps assisted with minimising the stress for Nicola.

The Person and Family Centred Care Passion Projects initiative was launched in September 2016 during Person and Family Centred Care Week.

The Shops Auxiliary Division of The Friends of Women’s and Children’s Hospital recently celebrated their 90 year anniversary of providing a kiosk service to the hospital.

A dedicated group of students from Holdfast Partnership SRC combine to support the Women's and Children's Hospital.

Port Adelaide Auxiliaries Annual High Tea and Fashion Parade was once again this was another outstanding event with 410 guests attending.