The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation

We asked staff at The Royal what they love about working at this special hospital - see what they had to say 💜 As we near the end of another year, we want to thank every staff member at The Royal Hospital for Women for their unwavering dedication, care, and compassion throughout 2024. Your hard work, kindness, and commitment makes all the difference in the lives of countless women, newborns, and their families. A special thank you to the staff that will spend their Christmas and holiday periods caring for women and newborns at The Royal. Help support their incredible work during this time with a donation to our Christmas Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/gB76ensA 🎄

At just 2 days old, baby Lucy was transferred to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at The Royal. Within a few days of her admission, she received the devastating diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 0, a rare and severe genetic condition that causes worsening muscle weakness. Thank you to Lucy's mum, Karlie, for sharing Lucy's story in her own words. It is her hope that by sharing Lucy's story, it will help other parents going through similar challenges on their NICU journeys. 💜 "The team at RHW went above and beyond to ensure my daughter was comfortable and that we had as much time with her as possible. They did not push us and supported us through every decision we had to make. They also extended our visiting hours, knowing we wouldn't have much time with her, which allowed her to meet a few more family members. When we visited in the mornings, we would often receive a card with her photo and a message about how her night went. The nurses added so many personal touches; it truly felt as though they cared about my daughter, which made it easier to leave her in the NICU. On the last day with our daughter, they gave us a private room that was decorated with beautiful fairy lights. We made memories, including hand/foot prints, keyrings, moulds, and a heartbeat recording, along with other resources I received from the hospital. We had endless support throughout her 10 days of life, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the entire team who had anything to do with Lucy. I would recommend that any NICU parents take advantage of the opportunity to call them at any time. I was up at all hours of the morning expressing, worrying about her, so I would just call, and they’d happily give me an update. They are more than happy to help, and nothing I asked of them was ever an issue." You can support families like Karlie's with a donation to our Christmas Wishlist. Your generosity will help fund the latest in equipment, research, and services for premature and critically ill newborns when they need it most. 💜 Contribute to the Wishlist here: https://lnkd.in/gB76ensA

Today we celebrate and recognise the contribution of our incredible Royal volunteers on International Volunteers Day! 💜 Thanks to the dedication and support of our volunteers and supporters, we are able to deliver on our mission of creating a future where women’s and babies' health is better funded and better understood. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication. If you have the energy, compassion, and motivation to make a difference in the lives of women and newborns, you can register to become a Royal volunteer via: https://lnkd.in/edNzzitT

At this year's Royal Giving Day, we were thrilled to welcome the #Matildas (past, present, and future!) to the celebrations 🎉 Thank you for joining us once again as a partner on this very important day for The Royal. We are inspired to be working together as we advance the healthcare of women, newborns, and future generations. Thanks to the support of our incredible donors, partners, and volunteers, The Royal Giving Day raised more than $275,000 for women and newborns who rely on the specialised care provided at The Royal. Here's to achieving more amazing things together in 2025! 💜💛💚

We're excited to announce that the fourth annual Royal Giving Day has raised over $275,000 for The Royal Hospital for Women, pushing our total Giving Day fundraising to over $1 million since 2021! 💜 Thanks to the generosity of our incredible donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, the funds raised will help support vital health services, research, and equipment across The Royal. A big thank you to The Hon. Ryan Park MP, Dr Marjorie O'Neill MP, and the Sydney Swans, Matildas, GWS GIANTS, and NRLW for being part of this special day. If you were unable to donate on the day, you're still able to do so via: https://lnkd.in/gaVAWJ68 💜

This week we were thrilled to welcome the arrival of a new Voluson Expert 22 Ultrasound for the Maternal Fetal Medicine department. This advanced ultrasound machine will enable clinicians to assess patients with unmatched precision and accuracy, enhancing diagnostics and improving patient outcomes. This purchase was made possible thanks to the generous support of donors at this year's Ladies Luncheon, which raised over $550,000 for The Royal Hospital for Women. A heartfelt thank you to the organising committee - Harriet Waugh, Deborah Symond O'Neil, Adam Halbert, and Georgie Curran for making this all possible.

We celebrated World Prematurity Day over the weekend at The Royal by bringing the Newborn Intensive Care Unit to the Level 0 Foyer. 💜 Most people will never need to visit a Newborn Intensive Care Unit or see the advanced equipment used to care for our smallest patients. However, for the more than 1,000 babies who receive care in the NICU each year, this specialised equipment plays a crucial role in giving them the best chance for a healthy start in life. Babies like Nyra depend on these highly specialised machines in order to survive and grow. From ventilators that help with breathing support, to humidicribs that mimic a womb-like environment, each machine has a unique purpose and is integral to the lifelong health of premature and critically ill newborns. 80% of this equipment has been funded thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters. You can support our tiny patients with a donation to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit this World Prematurity Day: https://lnkd.in/gwdiANSM 💜

Last night at the stunning CHISWICK Restaurant, the Royal Breast Foundation was launched as a dedicated fund supporting breast services at The Royal Hospital for Women. 💜 Our thanks to co-chairs Ali Handley and Lauren Kozica and committee members Clementine Whyte, Gemma McFarland, Anna Solomon, and Tala Bennett for spearheading the initiative to support Dr. Sarah Forsyth and Dr. Samantha Chen’s vision for world-class, accessible breast cancer treatment at the only dedicated women’s hospital in NSW. “We share a passion and dedication to providing all women in our community with the very best care possible at a time in their lives when they are most vulnerable,” says Ali Handley. Thanks to Allegra Spender for her continued championing of women’s health and The Royal Hospital for Women. Special thanks to Anna and Chiswick for generously hosting the event. To learn more about the Royal Breast Foundation and donate to the priority specialised equipment, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gfEbCiSx We’re excited and looking forward to some great things ahead in 2025!

Sunday 17 November is World Prematurity Day 💜 Thanks to the generosity of donors and events like The Royal Giving Day, we can turn good healthcare into exceptional healthcare for our tiniest patients, like Nyra, when they need it most. A huge thank you to our amazing NICU team for their unwavering dedication and care, going above and beyond every day to support the 1,000+ premature and critically ill babies treated at The Royal each year. You can support our tiny patients with a donation to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit this World Prematurity Day: https://lnkd.in/gwdiANSM

📞 (02) 9382 6720 to donate to The Royal Giving Day! Our amazing volunteers are on the phones and ready to take your donations. For today only - every donation made to The Royal Giving Day will be DOUBLED! 💜💜 Make today the day you say thank you to The Royal and support women’s and newborn health. Donate online via: https://lnkd.in/gJ99-EaJ