AWCH WA

AWCH WA Welcome to AWCH WA
We advocate for the right of every child to health education, including preparation for medical treatment, hospitalisation and recovery.

We offer a 2 hour hospital incursion program in the comfort and safety of your classroom/centre The Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital WA was founded in 1980. We aim to give support to children and their families by:

Promoting the social and emotional well-being of children in health care. Educating children and families about medical treatment, hospitalisation, recovery, drugs,

healthy life styles and taking care of self and others. Consulting with organisations and individuals on issues relating to children in hospital. Advocating for family-orientated and child-friendly approach to medical intervention of children. Promoting the preparation of children for medical intervention through play. Validating our Hospital incursion program through research. Get in touch to learn more about our hands on 2 hour Hospital incursion program held in the safety of the classroom.

Attention schools of the northern suburbs! We still have plenty of sessions available for weeks 8-10 of this term. Our l...
24/08/2026

Attention schools of the northern suburbs! We still have plenty of sessions available for weeks 8-10 of this term. Our lovely presenters Shelley & Vicki (pictured) are keen to visit your school 😍
Not enough time to get the incursion paperwork through? 🗓️ Book ahead for Term 4 instead! 👌

How super cool are these? Supertees make it easier to access ports and monitors without waking the child, plus children ...
04/08/2026

How super cool are these?
Supertees make it easier to access ports and monitors without waking the child, plus children have the joy of dressing up as their favourite hero!
40 000 Supertees are being gifted to Hospitals in Australia this financial year. Available at Perth Children's Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Armadale Hospital and Subiaco Private Hospital. Find out more here: https://www.supertee.org.au/

Books, puzzles, dolls, colouring, bingo, dress-ups, role-play surgeries... you can expect this and MUCH MORE when we com...
02/07/2026

Books, puzzles, dolls, colouring, bingo, dress-ups, role-play surgeries... you can expect this and MUCH MORE when we come to visit with our popular Hospital Familiarisation Program. Don't miss out- book now for sessions in Terms 3 & 4! 📆

One of our new presenters sent me this photo from a session she did last week. It made me giggle to see the creative use...
01/07/2026

One of our new presenters sent me this photo from a session she did last week. It made me giggle to see the creative use of the bedpan! 😄🫣🤭

We are so honoured to have Ann on our committee, continually working to improve the welfare of children in hospital.
22/06/2026

We are so honoured to have Ann on our committee, continually working to improve the welfare of children in hospital.

Thank you Clubs East Fremantle for your generous donation. We have used the $ to purchase new paediatric blood pressure...
12/06/2026

Thank you Clubs East Fremantle for your generous donation. We have used the $ to purchase new paediatric blood pressure cuffs!

12/06/2026

We know hospital visits can feel overwhelming for some children and young people, especially when routines change or environments feel unfamiliar.

Perth Children’s Hospital has launched a new neurodiversity affirming care resource, codeveloped with young people and families through the Keeping Kids in No Distress (KKIND) program.

The resource shares practical tips, helpful information and available supports to make hospital visits feel safer, calmer and more comfortable.

Access the resource here:
https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Files/Hospitals/PCH/General-documents/Our-Services/KKIND-Neurodiversity-affirming-care.pdf

📆Our calendar for this term is almost full, but we still have some spots left in weeks 8, 9 & 11, and it's never too ear...
29/05/2026

📆Our calendar for this term is almost full, but we still have some spots left in weeks 8, 9 & 11, and it's never too early to start booking ahead for terms 3 & 4!

Exciting website updates! 💻💫 NEW floating 'BOOK NOW' button so it's now even easier to book the Hospital Familiarisation...
16/04/2026

Exciting website updates! 💻
💫 NEW floating 'BOOK NOW' button so it's now even easier to book the Hospital Familiarisation Program for your school or centre!
💫 Updated price lists on our flyer and brochure: $220 for a single session, and $350 for double sessions
💫 Updated list of partners: Many thanks to HBF, BlueFit, Grill’d and East Fremantle Lions Club for providing financial assistance. Proudly sponsored by PEACH "Personnel Employed by Alcoa Charity Help".

👀 Check it out now: awchwa.org.au

12/04/2026

Every child deserves safe, quality health care from the very beginning.

But far too many children worldwide are put at risk by unsafe care. Due to their rapid development, evolving health needs, and reliance on adults. Children are particularly vulnerable when health care is not designed for their unique requirements.

🧸 Age
🧸 Weight
🧸 Development
🧸 Medical needs
🧸 Ability to communicate
🧸 Context

Even a single safety incident can have lifelong consequences for a child’s health and development.

Patient safety from the start -- is a reminder that begins with safe, child-centred care.

Address

4-16 Rheola Street
Perth, WA
6005

Telephone

+61468740422

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