The Western Health Foundation in Footscray, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

The Western Health Foundation

Locality: Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8345 7660

Address: Footscray Hospital, 160 Gordon Street 3011 Footscray, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Tonights episode of 7.30 on ABC highlights the incredible work of the Western Health medical teams to support residential aged care centres impacted by COVID-19. Tune in tonight or catch up on iView.

24.01.2022 Put the Champers on ice... today marks 31 days dry for our Dry July Team! Our amazing Dry July team has shown strength and resilience to give up; alcohol, sugar, chocolate, coffee or tea. But most importantly, whilst taking one for the team, theyve raised $5,700 to support Western Healths cancer patients. ... Can you help us reach $6,000? Make a donation today! https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health Thank you to all who took this on this challenge during what has been exceptional circumstances. We hope you enjoy your celebrations tomorrow.

23.01.2022 Last month saw a record number of babies born at the Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens at Sunshine Hospital - close to 600! Did you catch the story on Today?

22.01.2022 Can you help us find these missing team members??? Join Western Healths Dry July team via the link below and all money raised will support Western Healths cancer patients. https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health

22.01.2022 Donations to Western Healths BreastWest program are providing support for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment who are immunocompromised and therefore at increased risk of contracting an illness such as coronavirus. Recently, the Breast Care team distributed mask packs to patients undergoing treatment in the cancer clinic. The packs included disposable masks, hand sanitizer and hand wipes. Its a small gesture, but one that our patients really appreciate, says Jen...ny Wetzler, BreastWest Support Officer. Donations have also provided for grocery packs for those patients who may be facing financial struggles, in addition to being unable to leave their home to visit the supermarket due to risk of exposure.

22.01.2022 Keep your eye out for the special edition donation dollar that has been created by The Royal Australian Mint. https://www.abc.net.au//mint-releases-special-dol/12621404 The easily identifiable coins feature a green centre with a gold ripple design to signify the ripple impact donations have. With current economic challenges, charities are expecting income to drop by approx 18% over the next 2 years. More than ever we need your help as we see the effect of living with C...OVID and the impact of the lock-down period. If you receive a special Donation Dollar in your change, please consider using it to support a worthy cause. Direct your donation to Western Health and watch the ripple effect through your own community. Your dollars will help us to continue to provide best care to our community; Make a donation online click here https://bit.ly/3bojWqJ Contact us for direct bank transfer details [email protected] or call 03 8345 7660 Spread the word amongst your family, friends and special interest groups Collection points are located in the foyer of each Western Health Hospital (from next week, for those who are within 5kms) Photo: ABC News

22.01.2022 Did you catch 7.30 last night? The episode showed raw and confronting insights from Western Health medical staff about how they supporting the Aged Care COVID19 crisis in Melbournes West. To catch up on the episode, checkout iview https://iview.abc.net.au//7-30/series/0/video/NC2001H129S00 You can support Western Healths COVID-19 response by making a donation to the Emergency Response Fund. The Fund was established to fast track support to provide care when and where it i...s needed, as well as looking after our staff with well-being programs and extra support. Click on the link to donate today. https://bit.ly/2Y7rTuL See more

21.01.2022 Our Dry July team has survived two weekends with only two to go.... and raised over $3,000 to support Western Healths cancer patients. This year you can go Dry(ish). Why not join us for the last two weeks? ... Register now; https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health Not only will you be supporting Western Healths cancer patients but youll also notice some positive changes to your health, including; 1. Improvements to mental health 2. Improved hydration 3. Healthier liver 4. Improved weight loss 5. Youll save money! (Information from: https://www.dryjuly.com//what-happens-to-your-body-when-yo) #dryjuly #westernhealth #westernhealthfoundation

21.01.2022 Staff at Sunshine Hospital have been given a special morale boost thanks to students from Cana Catholic primary school in Hillside. Colourful messages of support were gratefully received and have been displayed in our staff well-being hub and in the main foyer of the hospital for staff and patients to enjoy. A big hug from all of us at Western Health!!!

21.01.2022 Happy Diwali to those in our community celebrating the festival of lights

20.01.2022 Did you know, 128 years ago today, the first stone was laid to build Williamstown Hospital?! To mark the occasion, here is a sneak peak of the renovated visitor hub that was fully funded by community donations. We cant wait to show you the whole completed visitor hub opening soon!

20.01.2022 Competition closes tonight! Register for WalkWest Virtual Landmarks by midnight tonight and you'll go in the draw to win EITHER a Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine pack OR two kids bikes with helmets (suitable for ages 3-6) By registering and joining us virtually, you'll be supporting our healthcare heroes and raising much-needed funds for Western Health’s hospitals and services.... You’ll also contribute towards your own health and fitness. Everyone’s a winner. REGISTER NOW! www.walkwest.com.au #WalkWest #WesternHealth #FitenessChallenge

20.01.2022 Its the 1st July and were kicking off Dry July. Our awesome team has already raised over $2,000 to support Western Healths cancer patients.... But we still need your support. You can help us by;... 1. Joining our team, its not too late 2. Making a donation 3. Sending us a message of support. For some of us, its going to be a looooong month! https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health Every dollar our team raises, comes back to support Western Healths cancer patients.

20.01.2022 READY. SET. LET’S GO It’s day one of the WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge, supporting Western Health Don’t forget to log your km as you go and watch your badges along the way. There are great prizes to be won. ... For every donation you receive between Monday 9th November and midnight Wednesday 11th November, you'll go into the draw to win 1 of 20 pamper packs valued at over $50 each. It’s not too late to join us. You can still register at www.walkwest.com.au Catch you on the track virtually!

19.01.2022 Thank you so much Eleanor Clinic for your support! #inittogether #itsuptous #unitesupportbekind

19.01.2022 FATHERS DAY Wishing all the Dads, Grandfathers and Father figures a very happy Fathers Day. Thank you for celebrating at home and staying safe staying apart keeps us together.

18.01.2022 Williamstown Hospital has been given a new lease of life with the completion of the Heart of Williamstown project earlier this month. The $2.5m project, funded entirely by philanthropic donations, has seen the redevelopment of key public areas in the hospital to create a central visitor hub to benefit patients, visitors and staff. The new internal space includes a vastly-expanded visitor and patient lounge area overlooking landscaped courtyards with a covered walkway that p...rovides easy access to the hospital caf. Due to the current limitations on visitor access and distancing requirements of COVID-19, the new space is currently not accessible to the public, however an official opening is being planned to take place when it is appropriate to do so. In the meantime... Watch our YouTube video: https://bit.ly/2Phk80t View our Flickr album: https://bit.ly/3foYzpo

18.01.2022 It could be the cutest, cuddliest day of the year today is Teddy Bear Day! To celebrate Teddy Bear Day, what not buy a Western Health Best Care Bear for a family member, friend or colleague. Hospital stays can be lonely time for patients in hospital, especially with the necessary visitor restrictions in place.... Order a bear today! https://bit.ly/2ZePHh9 Bears are delivered daily to Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals, including the Joan Kirner Womens & Childrens. Place your order by 2pm, Monday to Friday for guaranteed same day delivery.

17.01.2022 Dont forget to register for Dry July! Hands up if youve indulged a little more than usual during #ISO? What a good time to take a break and make it a Dry July - AND raise money to support Western Healths cancer patients. 1. Join our official team https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health... 2. Select Dry July Foundation to direct your fundraising 3. All funds will be sent to Western Health at the conclusion of the campaign Challenge yourself to 31 days dry, or have a Dry(ish) July and choose 21 or 14 days dry. SIGN UP NOW! https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health

16.01.2022 Dry July may have officially started but its not too late to get on board. Whether you do the full month or choose to go Dry(ish) by opting for a shorter challenge, youll still be raising vital funds to support Western Healths cancer patients. Register now to be in the running to win some fantastic prizes. Just by registering and raising a minimum of $30 youll go in the draw to win a $100 dinner voucher (or take-away). And the highest overall fundraiser will win a three...-course dinner for four people in your own private Winter Igloo Garden at the Station Hotel in Footscray. Get started today! 1. Register or donate to the Western Health Team https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health 2. Choose Dry July Foundation as the beneficiary (all funds will be passed back to Western Health at the conclusion of the campaign) 3. Share your fundraising page with family and friends via email and social media

16.01.2022 Sophie* and her partner found their world had turned upside down with the sudden arrival of their premature twin girls. The couple was transferred to Western Healths Joan Kirner Women and Childrens from regional Victoria, to receive the necessary level of medical care for mum and babies. With no time to prepare for the sudden stay in hospital and away from their support network, the family who identify as Aboriginal welcomed the support they have received from Western Heal...ths Wilim Berrbang team. Wilim Berrbang, with support from The Western Health Foundation, provides Welcome kits with information and essential items to all patients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Along with the culturally safe Welcome Kits, they distribute; handmade booties, beanies, and bassinette blankets, made in the colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags, to babies born at Joan Kirner Women and Childrens. To read more about Sophies story, visit https://bit.ly/2GsWsFw

16.01.2022 The Western Health Foundation is very pleased to welcome Jane Harris to the team, taking up the role of Senior Manager Donor Relations. Jane has an impressive resume that includes a mix of; philanthropy, fundraising and donor relations. Driven by her desire to make a difference in her own community, Jane has found herself right at home at Western Health she began her career as a nurse training at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital in Perth! Janes unique skills and background... are a great asset to The Foundation, providing insight to work with our internal and external stakeholders. We are thrilled to have Jane join the team and hit the ground running - no easy feat in the middle of a pandemic.

16.01.2022 The Western Health Foundation is very pleased to welcome Claire Falkner to the team, taking up the role of Foundation Administration Coordinator. Claire joins the team with extensive experience in managing supporter databases and systems. After many years in the Arts industry, Claire was looking for a new challenge. The role with the Western Health Foundation came along at the right time, giving her the opportunity to do what she loves in her own community. A self-proclaimed data nerd, Claire loves working with people. We are thrilled that Claire has joined the team and hit the ground running, no easy feat in the middle of a pandemic.

15.01.2022 There's still time to get on board for Dry(ish) July. Join the Western Health team and go in the draw to win a $100 dinner voucher PLUS the top fundraiser will win a three-course dinner for four at the Winter Igloo Garden at the Station Hotel in Footscray. Sign up today at www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health

15.01.2022 Thumbs up Friday! Challenge 3 friends to join you for the WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge. Not only will you be supporting Western Health but you'll also commit to getting out and about, and exercising too! It's a win-win for everyone!... Register by midnight 8th November and you'll go into the draw to win one of two prizes. Register now at www.walkwest.com.au #WalkWest #WesternHealth #FitenessChallenge

14.01.2022 There has been some great media coverage this week showcasing the amazing work of Western Health ICU specialist A/Prof Forbes McGain and the COVID hood. If youd like to hear the whole story about how the COVID hood was developed and how it is being used here at Western Health, check out the link to the podcast below. The Western Health Foundation are very proud to support this breakthrough that is making the air safer for hospital staff caring for COVID-19 patients.

13.01.2022 Dont miss tonights episode of 7.30 on ABC. See how our team at Footscray Hospitals intensive care unit is caring for COVID-19 patients as Victoria faces the second wave. Western Health ICU specialists A/Prof Forbes McGain and A/Prof Craig French and ICU research coordinator Sam Bates are overseeing a trial of the "COVID hood" - designed by Dr McGain and Professor Jason Monty from Melbourne School of Engineering and supported by The Western Health Foundation - at both Sunshine Hospital and Footscray Hospital.

13.01.2022 Did you catch the 7.30 program last night featuring Western Healths Footscray ICU team and the innovative COVID hood? What did you think? The Western Health Foundation are proud to support the trial of the COVID hood, designed by Western Health ICU specialists A/Prof Forbes McGain and Professor Jason Monty from Melbourne School of Engineering. If you missed the episode, you can catch up here:... https://iview.abc.net.au//7-30/series/0/video/NC2001H113S00

12.01.2022 Today is International Day of Friendship. Now, more than ever, its important to check in on family and friends. With stay at home restrictions and social distancing in place, its understandable to feel disconnected from those we love and care about. ... How are you staying connected to your loved ones without seeing them face-to-face? (Note: Photo from 2019, pre-social distancing)

11.01.2022 On Friday afternoon we held a virtual cheers to celebrate the official end of the Dry July campaign. It was lovely to meet meet Emma Petrie and Karen Wynter - two incredible members of the Western Health Dry July team. We are pleased to announce that Emma was awarded the highest fundraiser prize for raising $1,441.82 and Karen was awarded the registration prize for raising more than $30. Fittingly, Karen was the second highest fundraiser with a total of $1,404.70. Being ...part of the team was a real motivator. It was great to get involved and support a cause that had supported my friend during her breast cancer treatment, said Emma. Overall, the Western Health Dry July team raised $6,025.13 to support Western Healths cancer patients.

11.01.2022 Dr Marion Kainer, Western Healths Head of Infectious Diseases Unit, is a guest panellist on the ABCs Coronavirus Q&A live stream this afternoon from 3:20pm. Follow the link below to tune in.

09.01.2022 It is understandable to feel emotional about entering stage 4 restrictions but if the last few months have taught us anything, its that when our community works together, we achieve amazing things. To all members of our community who have jumped on the Janome, belted out a tune on the Singer, or hand-stitched more masks and gowns than a Hollywood costume designer, we are *sew* blown away by the support you have shown our frontline healthcare workers. We have now been able t...o distribute face masks to our staff throughout the organisation to ensure they can travel safely to and from work. Would just like to pass on my appreciation to the volunteers that donated the reusable masks for staff. They look great and are very appreciated by myself and others here. Thanks. Katrina, Theatre

08.01.2022 Thank you to The Blue Ribbon Foundation for passing on donations and proceeds from their COVID-19 appeal. The funds will go towards The Western Health Emergency Response Fund. The fund was launched in March to help us to fast-track support and respond quickly to the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to all who donated or purchased a Blue Ribbon Bear during this appeal. We are grateful for the support from The Blue Ribbon Foundation and in particular those associated with the Westgate ...branch. We wish our fellow frontline workers all the best during this challenging time.

08.01.2022 Dry July may have officially started but it's not too late to get on board. Whether you do the full month or choose to go Dry(ish) by opting for a shorter challenge, you'll still be raising vital funds to support Western Health's cancer patients. Register now to be in the running to win some fantastic prizes. Just by registering and raising a minimum of $30 you'll go in the draw to win a $100 dinner voucher (or take-away). And the highest overall fundraiser will win a three...-course dinner for four people in your own private Winter Igloo Garden at the Station Hotel in Footscray. Get started today! 1. Register or donate to the Western Health Team https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health 2. Choose 'Dry July Foundation' as the beneficiary (all funds will be passed back to Western Health at the conclusion of the campaign) 3. Share your fundraising page with family and friends via email and social media

07.01.2022 Feel good Friday Thank you to MECCA for donating 500 boxes of goodies for our staff members to share and enjoy. When times are tough, we often make-up reasons not to take care of ourselves. ... Our staff are so appreciative of the gesture and opportunity for self-care. See more

07.01.2022 Our Dry(ish) July team is on the home stretch.... and getting closer to reaching our fundraising goal. Join us for the 14 day challenge and raise money to support Western Healths cancer patients. Help us reach our target and improve your own health at the same time. ... Register now! https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health

07.01.2022 FATHER'S DAY Wishing all the Dads, Grandfather's and Father figures a very happy Fathers Day. Thank you for celebrating at home and staying safe staying apart keeps us together.

06.01.2022 Dont miss tonights episode of 7.30 on ABC. See how our team at Footscray Hospital's intensive care unit is caring for COVID-19 patients as Victoria faces the second wave. Western Health ICU specialists A/Prof Forbes McGain and A/Prof Craig French and ICU research coordinator Sam Bates are overseeing a trial of the "COVID hood" - designed by Dr McGain and Professor Jason Monty from Melbourne School of Engineering and supported by The Western Health Foundation - at both Sunshine Hospital and Footscray Hospital.

06.01.2022 Tonight we planned to kick up our heels with bunch of courageous breast cancer patients at our annual fundraiser - BreastWest Night of Nights. With our event on hold due to COVID-19, weve looked at other ways we can support our cancer patients. Thank you to everyone who has supported our Dry July team so far. With just over a week to go, can you help our Western Health Dry July team to reach our target?... https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health All funds raised will go towards supporting Western Healths cancer patients. Heres a throwback to the 2018 BreastWest Night of Nights.

05.01.2022 Dr Marion Kainer, Western Health's Head of Infectious Diseases Unit, is a guest panellist on the ABC's Coronavirus Q&A live stream this afternoon from 3:20pm. Follow the link below to tune in.

04.01.2022 Well done to the team at Sunshine Hospital. We wish Jimmy all the best with his recovery.

03.01.2022 Theres still time to get on board for Dry(ish) July. Join the Western Health team and go in the draw to win a $100 dinner voucher PLUS the top fundraiser will win a three-course dinner for four at the Winter Igloo Garden at the Station Hotel in Footscray. Sign up today at www.dryjuly.com/teams/western-health

03.01.2022 Happy Islamic New Year We wish our Muslim community health and happiness as you welcome the New Year. Thank you for celebrating at home and staying safe - staying apart keeps us together.

02.01.2022 Donate to support our Emergency Response Fund by midnight tonight to receive your 2019-2020 tax deductible receipt. As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold across our community, our staff are increasingly seeing first-hand the impact that the virus is having on our vulnerable patients, and are doing all they can to ensure they get the support they need. Donations to the Western Health Emergency Response Fund provide practical support to our most vulnerable patients ov...er the coming months. Youll be making a real difference to those in our community who need our help. Donate now: http://www.westernhealth.org.au//Emergency-Response-Fund.a

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Bich Cam Nguyen, Founder and CEO of the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association and a major supporter of Western Health, who has been named as 2021 Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria. One of four Victorians shortlisted for the honour, Cam will now represent Victoria as nominee for the Senior Australian of the Year, with the winner announced on Australia Day 2021. As founder of the Vietnamese Friendly Society and the Australian Vietnamese Women's A...ssociation Inc., Cam has made a significant contribution to assisting refugees and migrants to feel welcomed and empowered. As a leader within the Melbourne Vietnamese community, Cam was influential in securing support for the 2015 Sunshine Hospital Critical Care Appeal and more recently the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Appeal. We thank Cam for her ongoing support of Western Health and congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition. Read more about Cam's nomination: https://bit.ly/2IjYclj

01.01.2022 Your donation to the Western Health Emergency Response Fund will help us fast track support to where it is most needed, when it is most needed; now and in the future. We can better support our doctors and nurses by providing equipment when its needed, by training and redeploying staff, or by ensuring that health workers are supported through busy or stressful times. For further details, or to make a donation visit http://tiny.cc/jholmz

01.01.2022 Last month saw a record number of babies born at the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at Sunshine Hospital - close to 600! Did you catch the story on Today?