Public Art
Our Arts in Health program activates and brightens areas of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital through public artworks and art installations to improve the health and wellbeing of the hospital community.
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Gallery & Exhibition Program
Our Arts in Health program activates coordinates a changing visual art exhibition program across five galleries located in the Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The Heart Galleries bring visual arts to the Hospital community to provide a space away from the stresses of treatment to distract, entertain and inspire, improving the Hospital environment.
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Our recent Golden Hearts Bequest Society Luncheon offered insight into comfort focused care initiatives made possible through shared generosity.
We were honoured to hear from Women’s and Children’s Hospital nurses Shandelle Hill and Michelle Lock about the Oncology@Home project, the vision for a future program providing oncology care in the comfort of a child`s own home.
We also heard from Jodie Beck, a passionate advocate and supporter of the program through her fund Loving Lucy Mae, established in memory of her daughter Lucy, who was treated for brain cancer at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
This initiative reflects our continued commitment to improving patient care 💛
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A Breath of Fresh Innovation 🫁
This World Asthma Day, we’re proud to spotlight AsthmaMate, an innovative app designed for young people and families living with asthma.
Supported by the WCH Foundation, Associate Professor Kristin Carson-Chahhoud and her team of collaborators have developed a new asthma self-management app, set to launch soon, drawing on years of research and collaboration with clinicians, families, and community stakeholders.
At the heart of the app is Luno, a friendly AI character that supports self-management through fun, interactive, engaging features while helping children and families learn about asthma.
Children and their families will be able to easily track symptoms, medication use, and daily asthma management, while health professionals gain valuable insights to tailor ongoing care.
With its gamified approach and focus on accessibility, AsthmaMate is set to transform how families navigate asthma care. We look forward to its upcoming launch and the meaningful difference it will make.
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This week we come together for Patient Experience Week, recognising the heart of our healthcare community.
Every day, teams across the Women’s and Children’s Health Network shape the hospital experience for children and families, from life-changing care to small, reassuring moments, each one making a lasting difference through their compassion.
From nurses providing expert care and reassurance, to play therapists helping children understand and cope through play, and Book Buddy volunteers offering comfort through the simple joy of a story, all these moments contribute to a better patient experience.
Thank you to the staff and volunteers who make a meaningful difference to the patient experience every day.