ASSOCIATION
FOR THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN IN HEALTHCARE (AWCH)
patron: Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
patron: Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
about awch |
The Australian Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) is a national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system in Australia. We believe in:
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access to quality healthcare for all children and young people
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valuing the opinions of children, young people and their families in the delivery of healthcare
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families playing a vital role supporting children and young people receiving healthcare
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fostering partnerships between parents/carers and health care providers
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the provision of culturally sensitive healthcare services
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appropriate information and resources being readily accessible
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challenging the status quo to advance our mission
.....WHAT'S NEW.....
Co-location - an unresolved issue
AWCH
received an inspiring yet troubling letter from a parent describing
the challenges she faced when asked to have her child moved from a paediatric
hospital ward to an adult hospital ward. We invite you to read
the letter to see the continuing importance
and need for the work AWCH does.
Norman Swan talks with Associate Professor Leanne Rowe, one of the authors of a new book about teenage depression, "I Just Want You To Be Happy" by Professors Leanne Rowe, David Bennett and Bruce Tonge.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/
2009/2570650.htm
AWCH
received an inspiring yet troubling letter from a parent describing
the challenges she faced when asked to have her child moved from a paediatric
hospital ward to an adult hospital ward. We invite you to read
the letter to see the continuing importance
and need for the work AWCH does.Norman Swan talks with Associate Professor Leanne Rowe, one of the authors of a new book about teenage depression, "I Just Want You To Be Happy" by Professors Leanne Rowe, David Bennett and Bruce Tonge.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/
2009/2570650.htm
AWCH
is pleased to announce thatHer Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC,
Governor-General of the Commonwealth
of Australia, has accepted the position of
Patron of the Association for the
Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare.
As you will be aware, the Governor General has had
a previous association with AWCH as its first national
president and we are delighted that this connection
has been renewed at a time when AWCH needs to
continue to support and advocate for the improved
health and wellbeing of infants, children, young people
and their families.
! MEDIA RELEASE !
AWARD WINNER -AWCH Hospital Ward Grandparent Scheme
AWCH is proud to announce that the Ward Grandparent Scheme is a state award winner in the Community Service/Volunteering category of the 2009
NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards
Going to Hospital - What will it be like?
An interactive Computer Game and Activity Book
created by The University of Melbourne &
The Royal Children's Hospital now available from the
AWCH Library
Professor David Bennett discusses the National Standards
for the Care of Children and Adolescents in Health Services
on ABC Radio National 'Life Matters'
! MEDIA RELEASE !
The
launch of the
National
Standards for the Care of Children and
Adolescents in Health Services
will take place during the
HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS
National Conference
Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney
4:30 PM - NOVEMBER 18 2008
Download a copy:
National Standards for the Care of Children
and Adolescents in Health Services
Adolescents in Health Services
will take place during the
HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS
National Conference
Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney
4:30 PM - NOVEMBER 18 2008
Download a copy:
National Standards for the Care of Children
and Adolescents in Health Services
AWCH first president, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC
mentions AWCH in an exclusive interview with Kerry O’Brien on the 7:30 Report
Watch the interview or view the transcript at:
www.abc.net.au/7.30/
