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.

Friends teamed up with Edgehill Farm Stays to raise funds for the Renal Unit at the WCH earlier this year to help support families and take some stress away during the difficult times.

They were able to donate a generous $925 🎉 A huge thank you to Edgehill Farm Stays and the families who donated this farm stay season.

Introducing Tiffany from the Pinnaroo Auxiliary Division, who has been volunteering with Friends for 7 years 🧡

Tiffanys story began when her son Sebastian who was born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Loxton Hospital Complex on Christmas eve, 2014. Seb was flown to the WCH in the early hours of Christmas Day and then spent over 5 months as an inpatient due to his condition and the treatments he needed.

The Friends Greenock Auxiliary Group are holding a High Tea at the Truro Oval Complex on Sunday, 20 November 2022 from 2-4 pm. There will be raffles, games and maybe an auction on the day so bring along your extra coins!

The Friends of the WCH, Kadina Auxiliary group, recently hosted 130 community members for a Springtime Morning Tea. Held at the local Golf Club, on Friday 2nd September, the sun shone as attendees enjoyed listening to enlightening guest speakers and sampled an assortment of wonderful homemade slices and various savoury treats.

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.

The Queen Victoria Auxiliary Division members held their Film Night at the Regal Cinema in Kensington Park.

With 155 attending the event, ‘Falling for Figaro’ was a hit and the division raised $4,300 on the night!

Region 12 Auxiliary members came together for their 59th Regional Conference on July 22nd with Dr. Kamilia Wilczynska from the Moonta Medical Centre opening the Conference and speaking briefly on Skin Cancers.

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.

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.

Friends Members and Supporters enjoy opportunity to catch up and enjoyed the delicious lunch cooked and served by the wonderful staff from The Palais, Semphore.