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A Family`s Gift to Genetics Care 🧬
When their son James was born with Microcephaly, an incredibly rare disorder, Tom and Kate Rieger experienced first-hand the incredible care of the Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Determined to give back, they raised $20,000 to equip the unit’s new consulting space, helping children and families across South Australia. The new equipment includes height and arm span measures, and scales for babies, children, and adults, ensuring clinicians can provide the most accurate care. Tom even ran an ultra-marathon to make it happen!
Read their full story, and help ensure more families receive this care via the link in bio đź’›
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In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, our Music for Wellness program is helping premature babies thrive. The gentle harp music played by certified healthcare musician, Ilona, has helped stabilise neonate heart rates, improve sleep, and support feeding so families can take their babies home sooner 🎶👩‍🍼
Professor Michael Stark, Head of Neonatal Services, shares that the Music for Wellness program has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and staff and is making a big difference for the babies in their care. "In the short term, they seem to be more stable, but also longer term from a neurodevelopmental perspective, which is really important for us as we try to deliver family-centred care," he explains.
We`re honoured to share that 9 News Adelaide’ City to Bay team is running to raise funds for the Music for Wellness program, with Alice Monfries leading the `Run for a Reason` team. You can get involved and join the team here: https://bit.ly/run-for-a-reason-alice-monfries
With your help, we can keep this vital program going. Visit the link in the bio to donate today, and bring healing music to the tiniest patients and their families.
Every day, far too many young people and families are affected by the devastating impact of suicide. It’s a heartbreaking reality, but no one has to face it alone.
Today on World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re reminded how important it is for young people and their carers to have access to safe, supportive information and guidance.
With the generosity of Cops for Kids, we`re supporting CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to create new video resources that help families navigate moments of suicidal distress. These resources are designed to offer reassurance, practical tools, and a gentle reminder that support is within reach.
“It’s wonderful to have partners who understand the importance of being there at those critical moments,” shares Nita, Senior Suicide Prevention Practitioner, WCHN.
Together, we can bring hope and help families when they need it most đź’›
Pictured L-R: Nita from CAMHS, Drew from Cops for Kids, and Sharon from CAMHS.
If you, or someone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 for crisis support, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, or visit eHeadspace or eKids Helpline.
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