This week, WCH Foundation Ambassador Elspeth Hussey visited the Hospital School at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to ask students one important question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 💛
From working with animals, to creating banners for the Adelaide Crows and becoming a physiotherapist, their answers were filled with passion, hope and big plans for the future 🐾🏉
It’s also a powerful reminder that every child deserves the chance to dream big.
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During National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to highlight this vibrant new artwork in Rose Ward, helping to create a more welcoming and culturally safe space for Aboriginal children and families.
Created by Tanaya, Narungga, born and raised on Kaurna land, the artwork places nurses and health workers at its centre, representing the heart of the ward. They are surrounded by interconnected camps representing each patient and family, symbolising a shared journey of care, compassion and belonging.
“The artwork encourages all who enter this ward, during difficult times in their lives or their child’s to feel uplifted by the brightness, and to feel welcomed, seen, and part of something greater,” Tanaya shares.
Brought to life through collaboration between staff, consumers and the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Division, this work is a powerful reminder that healing is shaped by culture, community and connection.
Tanaya was proudly supported by the WCH Foundation Arts in Health team in partnership with Ochre Dawn.
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There was plenty of excitement in the Primary Classroom at Hospital School today as Book Buddies Maggie, Cathie and Shauna joined students for a special National Simultaneous Storytime session📚
Together, they shared Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller before leading fun activities inspired by the story creating a warm, engaging experience filled with moments to listen, imagine and join in 🦘
The Book Buddies program is a heartwarming partnership between the WCH Foundation and Hospital School SA, bringing qualified readers to hospital wards to inspire a love of reading, support literacy and provide a positive distraction for young patients.
Thank you to the incredible Book Buddies 💛
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