WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge
December 2020
Almost 1,000 people completed the inaugural WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge last month raising over $140,000 in support of Western Health. Read more
Celebrating the life of Mr Kendall Francis
December 2020
Western Health is saddened by the passing of pioneering surgeon Mr Kendall Francis, one of Footscray Hospital's most revered figures. Read more
Reflections on COVID-19 Response
November 2020
Members of the Western Health Executive came together in a series of donor webinars to reflect on the issues facing the organisation during the COVID-19 pandemic and how lessons learned are informing the reimagining of healthcare in Melbourne's west. Read more
Paying it Forward
November 2020
In an overwhelmingly popular vote, staff at Western Health have opted to donate their traditional Christmas lunch to Foodbank Victoria in a selfless act of generosity. Read more
Western Health Foundation 2020 Grant Winners Announced
November 2020
Eleven grants totalling $44,293 have been awarded to Western Health employees with the winners announced at this year's Western Health Research and Best Care Conference.
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Polio survivor pledges to walk every day to raise funds for Western Health
November 2020
Polio survivor and disability advocate Tricia Malowney, one of the first to be born at Footscray Hospital, has pledged to walk 84km as part of the WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge this November.
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Not just essential. Exceptional.
October 2020
In a year that has a shone a light brighter than ever before on the essential role of our healthcare workers, employees at Western Health have been recognised for their exceptional efforts. Read more
Donation a touching legacy
October 2020
A donation to the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's is honouring a beloved mother and grandmother. Read more
Palliative care patients granted soothing touch
September 2020
Palliative care patients at Western Health will continue to benefit from therapeutic massage therapy thanks to a grant from Western Region Aged Care Inc. Read more
Welcome support for new additions
September 2020
Sophie* and her partner found their world had turned upside down with the sudden arrival of their premature girls. Read more
Cheers to our Dry July team
September 2020
Despite the daily challenges of COVID-19, a motivated team of staff and community members joined forces this July to raise over $6000 for cancer services at Western Health Read more
New heart gives new life to Williamstown Hospital
July 2020
Williamstown Hospital has been given a new lease of life with the completion of the 'Heart of Williamstown' project in mid-July. The project was made possible by donations from the community.
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Community support invaluable to response effort
July 2020
Donations to the Western Health Emergency Response Fund have assisted the Foundation to contribute over $300,000 towards Western Health's COVID-19 response effort. Read more
Donation the last roar for Deer Park Lioness Club
July 2020
A parting donation from the Deer Park Lioness Club has provided for a Birthing Modular System at the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's, the first of its kind in a tertiary maternity hospital in Melbourne.
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Corporate supporters give generously
June 2020
Thanks to the generous support of the corporate sector, Western Health has been able to invest in an innovative new PPE product, Halo masks. Read more
Community unites to support healthcare workers
April 2020
We have overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from individuals and local businesses in support of our frontline healthcare workers with donations and messages of support in the last few weeks.
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Helping put food on the table
April 2020
Some of our most vulnerable patients have been offered a helping hand during the COVID-19 crisis, with the Western Health Foundation organising boxes of basic grocery staples, thanks to donation from the community. Read more
Supporters say thanks to our frontline healthcare workers
April 2020
Message of support for our frontline healthcare workers have been flooding in providing a much needed morale boost for our hard-working staff in the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Western Health Launches Emergency Response FundApril 2020 Western Health has launched an Emergency Relief Fund to fast track support for staff and patients across the health service in the fight against COVID-19. Read more Celebrating International Women's Day
March 2020
Over 400 guests came together on the 12 March for the Western Health Foundation International Women's Day Breakfast, celebrating the significant role women play in our community and progresses made towards gender equality. Read more
BreastWest Nursing Scholarship
February 2020
Alysha Cockburn is the inaugural recipient of the Breast Cancer Nurse Scholarship funded by donations to Western Health's BreastWest program Read more
Volunteers Vow to Walk for Better Health
February 2020
For Western Health volunteer Deb Hilmi, participating in WalkWest on Sunday 22 March will mark an important step in her rehabilitation following recent bypass surgery. Read more
Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department
February 2020
Pat Irving is one of a number of volunteers on hand to assist patients and their families navigate their way around the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department while expansion works are underway.
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Bowled over by Generosity
February 2020
The Williamstown Imperials Cricket Club have raised $13,000 in support of Western Health's BreastWest program following a sold-out Pink Ladies Luncheon on Sunday 9 February. Read more
Real #Fitspo
February 2020
In a world of social media and selfies, a group of former BreastWest cancer patients are demonstrating what real #fitspo is by coming together twice a week for fun, fitness and friendship. Read more
Celebrating the Year of the Nurse and Midwife
February 2020
As we celebrate the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, Western Health has welcomed a new intake of graduate nurses and midwives to provide healthcare to families across Melbourne's west. Read more
Thank you for supporting our most vulnerable patients
February 2020
Donations to our 2019 Christmas Appeal in support of The Greatest Need Fund have raised a further $49,000 to provide practical support to patients experiencing severe financial hardship. Read more
