Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) in Huntleys Cove | Non-profit organisation

Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH)

Locality: Huntleys Cove

Phone: +61 2 9817 2439

Address: Bldg 40B Gladesville Hospital 2111 Huntleys Cove, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.awch.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Happy Friday! Have a lovely weekend

23.01.2022 Navigating health and the healthcare system can be difficult for many young Australians, and for young LGBTQI+ people, it can be even harder. Through research over the past several years, we know that particular groups such as the LGBTQI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, and those experiencing homelessness, are more vulnerable to ill health, inaccessible healthcare and negative health outcomes than the general population. AWCH’s vision is the be...st possible healthcare for children and young people. We recognise the value of diverse experiences and the impact these may have on a young person’s healthcare journey. In order to ensure that we are striving for our vision in a wholly inclusive way, we aspire to highlight the diversity among Australia’s young people and the importance and complexity of intersectional experiences within young people's healthcare journeys. - Bella

23.01.2022 Today is World Prematurity Day and an opportunity to raise awareness for the estimated 15 million babies who are born preterm each year globally. Over 48,000 of those babies are born in Australia and admitted to neonatal intensive care (NICU) and special care units. At AWCH we believe in ensuring the rights of children and young people and it's never too early to start. The Raising Children Network has a great fact-sheet about advocating for your baby in NICU which is worth r...eading. https://raisingchildren.net.au//neo/advocating-in-the-nicu There is also some fantastic information and personal experiences of having a premature baby on the 'Miracle Babies' website : https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/ Nurtureline- 24 hour family support line: 1300 622 243 #WorldPrematurityDay

23.01.2022 Happy International Volunteer Management Day 2020! Quite appropriately, the theme for this year is 'What's Next?' The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges on many levels, and for those of us leading volunteer efforts, we have found ourselves in positions we never imagined. ... It’s our hope that we will continue to have time to reflect on the lessons, challenges and most importantly opportunities that this challenging time has provided us! We hope that IVMDay 2020 is a day for volunteering leaders, the world over, to take stock, collaborate and consolidate for an even brighter future for volunteering. It is also a day to say a huge THANK YOU to all those leading volunteer programs.

21.01.2022 Every young person deserves to live free from harassment and exclusion, but as this report and many previous reports make clear, LGBTQA+ young people continue to experience hostility in public, in their homes, on the sports field and at school. We have to recognise that context as we reflect upon the very high rates of poor mental health that we documented, - Associate Professor Bourne La Trobe University has released their findings from the 'Writing Themsleves In 4', a sur...vey which was conducted in 2019 and asked 6,418 LGBTQA+ people aged 14 to 21 about their experiences with education, homelessness, harassment, assault, mental health, healthcare, community connections and more. Although distressing, these results help to put a spotlight on the issues facing LGBTQIA+ Youth today. For more information and access to the full report, follow the link https://www.latrobe.edu.au//lgbtqa-youth-national-survey-p

21.01.2022 Experiences of a Ward Grandparent: When I retired I was looking for a rewarding program and I knew about the AWCH Ward Grandparent Program as I had previously read about it. I applied, and lucky me, I was accepted! I love being with the children and watching them thrive under the wonderful care they receive. I also enjoy being with and helping their parents.... There isn’t usually a ‘typical day’ as an AWCH Ward Grandparent. My day starts at 9am and hopefully I’m there for breakfast time. Then it’s play time, morning sleep (depending on age) and then lunch. I sometimes accompany children to attend physio etc, if it’s needed. The hardest part of being an AWCH Ward Grandparent is watching a child in pain or when particularly unwell, all you can do is comfort them and it is also extremely hard if a child passes. Being a Ward Grandparent is rewarding even though it can be tough but seeing a sick child go home and lead a healthy life is just amazing! The friendship that is formed with other Ward Grandparents is a perk of the program. - AWCH Ward Grandparent

20.01.2022 HAPPY FRIDAY! Now, isn't this the truth?

19.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! This week is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Find out what's on by heading over to the website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

19.01.2022 Now that masks are mandatory for people over the age of 12 in certain indoor settings, The Children's Hospital at Westmead have created a fact sheet on mask wearing that we think is worth a share! https://www.facebook.com//photos/a.39894/10159287022927608

18.01.2022 ABC Kids have added a collection of wonderful stories and shows in recognition of NAIDOC week. We have linked it below and you can revisit it with your little ones as many times as you like. We have especially enjoyed 'Languages Of Our Land' and think you will, too! https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/1969... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

12.01.2022 If you are part of an organisation involving volunteers, or if you are a young person between the age of 12-24, please share your thoughts with the NSW Government and The Centre for Volunteering as they report on the state of volunteering in NSW. The NSW State of Volunteering Report will assist with the delivery of the NSW Volunteering Strategy and better advocate for support for volunteering, particularly around the impacts of COVID-19 on the sector, and shape the future of volunteering in New South Wales - please get involved! https://www.volunteering.com.au/sovr/

12.01.2022 "Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." - Serena Williams At AWCH we are forever cheering on all of you strong and inspirational women! HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!

07.01.2022 Need an excuse to visit Art Gallery NSW? Look no further... Towering and weaving through the foyer you will find some incredible art works, you may not know it, but the artists behind them happen to live with intellectual disabilities, including an Archibald Prize 2020 Finalist. Take a look at the video to find out more, or even better, organise a visit and see it for yourself. ... Take a moment and have a look at more beautiful work from 'studio A' - https://www.facebook.com/studioasydney https://www.facebook.com/ABCARTS/videos/445630456422507

07.01.2022 Nominations close on 15th January for 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards: NSW & ACT. "The purpose of the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people in NSW & the ACT up to and including 29 years of age as of 31st December each year." Follow the link if you'd like to make a nomination: ... https://awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/nsw

07.01.2022 Today we would particulary like to thank the Coordinators of our AWCH Ward Grandparent Program! It's a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the imprtant work you do each day. Thank you from the AWCH team!

04.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! Have a lovely weekend from the AWCH team.

04.01.2022 Are you between the ages of 12-24? Have you ever felt like your age has had an impact on the healthcare you recieved? If yes, please consider taking our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/yphcageism The purpose of this survey is to explore young people’s experiences of age discrimination, within the healthcare system and the ways age impacts the healthcare we receive. This research may help us identify areas of concern within young people's healthcare and propose improvements for the future. If you'd like to get involved, click the link and let us know your experience!

04.01.2022 This video was published seven months ago by NSW Health and still carries much relevance today. Kids have their COVID-19 questions answered by Dr Jan: https://www.facebook.com/225158094350206/videos/2860906147338772