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Investing in the wellbeing of our nurses 💙
Thanks to the generous support of the Bridget Claire McCartan Fund, nurses on Newland Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital are taking part in a 12-week program of guided breathwork and meditation.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with nurses sharing that they feel calmer, more focused, and better able to prioritise their own wellbeing. Many have also embraced practical techniques they can use both at work and in everyday life.
We’re incredibly grateful to the Bridget Claire McCartan Fund and the McCartan family for making opportunities like this possible, and for their ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of nursing staff.
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A special thank you to @kidswithcancerfoundation for their generous donation of Play-Doh and bubbles to the Michael Rice Ward. These thoughtful gifts bring joy, comfort and connection to children when they need it most.
From easing anxiety around procedures to helping children navigate illness, recovery and extended hospital stays, play therapy makes a meaningful difference for children and families in hospital.
Thank you to our Play Therapists and the supporters like Kids With Cancer Foundation who help create moments of joy when they matter most 💛
Every baby deserves the best possible start in life 💛
This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the important work of Dr Alyssa Sawyer and her team, who are exploring new ways to strengthen parent-infant bonds and support infant mental health from the very beginning.
The transition to parenthood can be both exciting and challenging, yet many parents receive little support in understanding their baby’s emotional and developmental needs before birth.
This innovative project, proudly supported by the WCH Foundation, is exploring how attachment-focused support can be integrated into routine care through approaches such as ultrasounds and virtual home visits before and after birth. The goal is to help parents build confidence, strengthen connections with their baby and support infant mental health from the earliest stages of life.
By giving families access to support earlier, this research has the potential to strengthen parent-infant relationships and help more babies thrive.
Read the full story via the link in bio.
