The Skunks 25th Annual Toy Run was held on the 10th of December 2022. A group of Motor Bike Riders from near and far assembled at Roxby Downs and rode to Andamooka to gather in the local Hall to distribute Christmas gifts. Local sponsors supported the event, including MPS Group Roxby Downs who donated badges for the riders’ jackets. The money received by riders who purchased a badge was donated to a charity of choice.

Eyre Peninsula Friends members has a raised a staggering $695,852.00 in the past 60 years! The Region 11 Auxiliary groups, Ceduna, Lock, Cleve, Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln donated $25,550.00 this financial year to Friends. The milestone was recognised on May 31st at the Tumby Bay RSL Hall, attended by more than 30 people.

The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s are once again pleased to facilitate another generous donation from the Australian Professional Firefighters Foundation (APFF).

One of the main focuses of the APFF is to provide assistance to the Newland Ward which treats burns and road crash casualties. APFF members are often first responders to these incidents. This donation aligns with the APFF members’ core values.

An exciting new partnership between the Shops Auxiliary Division and TAFE SA commenced in June.

The Adult Migrant English Program in partnership with Tafe SA offers students a short course in Barista training to be a café all-rounder at the Coffee Academy at Regency TAFE. They also learn English for employment, Australian workplace culture and one day practical training before undertaking unpaid work placement.

Another very successful ‘Play Day in May’ (games day) recently raised $3,100 which will be used to purchase a Sofa Reclining Bed for families in the Women’s and Babies’ Division Maternity Ward.

The Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Inc. (Friends) staff and members congratulate Dorothy Sandland, Shops Auxiliary President on receiving a Premiers Certificate for Recognition of Outstanding Volunteer Service. Pictured is Friends President Pauline Linke presenting the Certificate to Dorothy.

Friends are delighted to announce the recruitment of their new Website Coordinator Volunteer, Meg Drechsler. Meg is highly skilled in the business of connecting with people and has over 25 years of expertise in communications, media, advertising, training and events.

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.

‘What’s Love Got to Do With it’, was the film chosen by the Queen Victoria Auxiliary Division members on Sunday 12th February at the Regal Cinema in Kensington Park. With over 300 attending the event, the film was a hit and the division raised an amazing $8966.60 on the night!

Friends President Pauline Linke presented Adrian with a small gift as a token of thanks for his amazing ongoing support to Friends throughout the years.

As the 2022 year was drawing near, the Greenock Auxiliary Division held an afternoon High Tea for the Friends of Women's and Children's Hospital, on November 20th at the Truro Oval Complex Hall and raised $3,746!

Each year the Friends Shops Auxiliary Division present their first half of the financial year contribution to Friends for the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN). The cheque is presented at the annual thank you Christmas Lunch funded by the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN).