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Read all about the latest achievements and developments from the Western Health Foundation and from across Western Health.

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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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

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