The hospital families deserve

Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital

womensandchildrens.wh.org.au

Your opportunity to support this important healthcare facility in Melbourne’s west

Ameena was one of more than 5,600 babies born at Sunshine Hospital last year

We are building a new hospital in the heart of Melbourne’s west to meet the growing needs of our community. Help us deliver the hospital that families in the west deserve.

All expectant parents hope for a healthy baby, but sometimes newborns require specialised treatment.

For families caring for a premature or very ill newborn, being able to stay close during this crucial time is of vital importance.

Hospitals don’t usually top the list as favourite places to visit – especially for children. And waiting around can be the hardest part.

Waiting for treatment can be a stressful time for children and their parents. Having play spaces and positive distractions can really help to pass the time.

Chances are many of our children will require hospital treatment at least once in their lives.

When you’re a child, coming to hospital for treatment can be a scary experience. Our new hospital will allow kids to be kids and help create happy memories.

we need your help

our challengeSince the current Sunshine Hospital was opened in 1990, the population in western Melbourne has more than doubled in size.

Melbourne’s west is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia with one of the highest birth rates. Birth numbers at Sunshine Hospital alone are set to increase from current levels of around 5,600 babies per year to over 7,200 by 2026 – or more than 20 babies per day!

This increase in demand, coupled with the large proportion of children growing up in the region, means there will be an ongoing need for appropriate women’s and children’s health services.

Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital

To meet this growing demand, the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital is nearing completion, co-located at Western Health’s Sunshine Hospital.

Due to open in mid-2019, the new hospital will bring together inpatient and outpatient women’s and children’s services under the one roof and enable more women and families in Melbourne’s west to give birth and access services closer to home.

The hospital families deserve

For many people, a visit to hospital can be a daunting and stressful experience.

Our vision is to provide the very best care in an environment that makes patients and their families feel comfortable.

This new hospital will be a family-friendly environment, offering a positive healthcare experience. It is what families in our community deserve.

Honouring the legacy of Joan Kirner

The new Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Sunshine is named after Victoria’s first female Premier Joan Kirner, in recognition of her work advocating for the rights of women and children, particularly in Melbourne’s west.

The new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital will open in mid-2019. With the opening, families in Melbourne’s west will have the hospital they deserve.

This new specialist facility will deliver the healthcare needs for growing families in Melbourne’s west. At nine stories, this building is already a landmark on the horizon, and will become a recognised and respected facility for many years to come.

our new hospital

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When it opens, this hospital will greatly increase the capacity for family health services in Melbourne’s west, and will include:

expanded maternity wards, with up to 64 maternity beds over two full floors of the hospital;

20 labour delivery rooms;

4 operating theatres;

a maternal foetal health unit and specialist women’s health clinics;

a full floor children’s ward, with 32 beds, many of them in single room layouts;

separate clinics for children’s health services;

a special care nursery with 39 special care cots and humidicribs; and

the ability to care for very sick babies onsite, keeping families together at this important time.

The construction of the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital will ensure that Western Health can continue to care for families in our community well into the future.

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how you can helpWestern Health is seeking your support to help make this hospital the best it can be.

Whether it be through state-of-the-art medical equipment; play spaces and positive distractions in children’s waiting rooms; or customisable audio and lighting moods in birthing suites; your support will make a difference to women and children across Melbourne’s west.

Your support will provide our new hospital with the following:

Ground Floor

Your donation will enhance facilities in the Children’s Health Services area, providing positive distractions while waiting for treatment including:

an outdoor play area to provide access to fresh air in the space immediately adjacent to the waiting room

an interactive multimedia play wall to keep young ones entertained

3rd Floor Birthing Suites

Comfort is the key to a positive maternity experience. Your donation will provide facilities that allow mothers-to-be the capacity to create a personal space, while maintaining the highest levels of medical care. This includes:

a wireless foetal monitor, allowing for non-invasive monitoring of vital statistics to track the health of baby and mother

a range of birthing equipment to meet personal and cultural preferences, including rope supports, balls and birthing pools

customisable sound and lighting to provide a stress-free environment in a clinical setting

5th Floor Special Care Nursery

Up to 10% of newborns require time in a Special Care Nursery (SCN), whether it be for premature birth, jaundice, or more serious health concerns. Your donation will provide essential items such as:

Biliblankets; phototherapy wraps to assist in the reduction of jaundice

Neonatal Warming System; a warming blanket for babies leaving an incubator

6th Floor Children’s Ward

Your donation will assist in fitting out spaces for sick children of all ages, such as the:

Education Hub; a space for children to go for quiet reading or academic work

Teen Lounge; a kid-free zone for older children

Outdoor terrace play area, providing fresh air and outdoor distractions

If you are interested in supporting a specific item or piece of equipment, please contact us to discuss our full funding wish-list.

For more information visit:

womensandchildrens.wh.org.au

your supportMake a donation to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Acknowledging your support

In addition to knowing that your support will help to deliver a truly great facility; one that will have a positive impact on the lives of many families across Melbourne’s west, we will also acknowledge donations in the following ways.

on Honour Boards in the entry foyer for all personal contributions over $500, or business contributions over $1,000

invitation to join us at an Open Day prior to patients moving in

tax deductibility for all donations over $2, with a receipt sent to you for taxation purposes

Naming opportunities for certain spaces within the hospital are able to be negotiated in recognition of significant gift amounts.

Commitments of $25,000 and above may be paid in multi-year instalments up to 5 years.

Online You can donate online at womensandchildrens.wh.org.au

Post Send your cheque or money order, payable to Western Health Foundation, to Western Health Foundation Limited Locked Bag 1200 SUNSHINE VIC 3020

Phone Call the Foundation on 03 8345 7660

Email Contact us via email at foundation@wh.org.au

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