Auxiliaries Annual Report 2011

Welcome The team at the Foundation has spent a lot of time over the past year thinking about the future, and what we are working towards. What are our overarching, big picture goals? We believe it all comes down to our one important mission.

Our fundraising community, including the team in the office and all the Auxiliary members who work for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) at the hospital and ‘in the field’, are guided by the same principal goal as all the staff at the hospital.

We are one team, working towards one goal - making sick kids better.

No matter whether you are a surgeon, a lab tech, an administrator, a nurse or a volunteer fundraiser, we all strive towards this common goal. Auxiliaries play their part by raising funds used across areas of:

research, leadership, technology, equipment and care.

Auxiliaries live with a team attitude close to their heart every day. Each Auxiliary is a team and all are part of the larger Auxiliaries team, which in turn is an important facet of Foundation team. And of course, we all work solely to support the work of the RCH. You work on different projects, raise funds in a myriad of ways and hold dear a wide variety of special causes. In the end, it’s the special culture of community, teamwork, dedication and selflessness that gives the RCH Auxiliaries the strength and resilience to keep up their inspiring work, and strive towards this greater goal.

Auxiliaries are also part of the Good Friday Appeal team, and the greater Victorian community team.

Whatever you are doing, you are doing it right! As you know, the RCH Auxiliaries are an incomparable force in community fundraising.

Thank you for your commitment and collaborative energy.

Have you met our ‘Auxiliary Girl’?

Gracing the cover and pages of our 2011 Auxiliaries Annual Report is our stylish, vibrant ‘Auxiliary Girl’.

You may be an RCH ‘Auxiliary Girl’ yourself!

Auxiliary Girls are those wonderful people who have chosen to make a difference for the children at our world class hospital. They are members of Auxiliaries; people who are always looking for new opportunities to fundraise for our hospital and showcase the Auxiliary concept and all that you achieve.

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Contents Welcome......................................................................................................1 President’s Report.................................................................................. 3 Executive Director’s Report.................................................................5 Auxiliary Coordinator’s Report...........................................................6 Who we helped in 2010/2011............................................................8 Research - One Team, One Goal......................................................9 Technology and Equipment - One Team, One Goal............... 10 Leadership - One Team, One Goal.................................................11 Care and Support - One Team, One Goal...................................12 The Good Friday Appeal....................................................................13 How We Did It.....................................................................................14 Cuppa For Kids........................................................................................15 Pop Up Shop @ Melbourne Central.............................................. 16 RCH Gift Shop........................................................................................17 Madeleine Florescu............................................................................... 18 Marjorie Schreppel............................................................................... 19 Margaret Greenwood.........................................................................20 Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary............................................................21 Madge Tate Service Award...........................................................22 Long Service Awards..........................................................................24 Dorothy Blackie.................................................................................... 26 Edna Elliot............................................................................................... 27 Living Treasures.....................................................................................28 Our Team................................................................................................. 29 Vale..............................................................................................................31 Auxiliary Results.................................................................................. 32

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President’s Report The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries has had a strong and special presence for nearly 90 years, in fact 89 years.

This is an amazing phenomenon, all the more amazing because it is the volunteer organisation of those who have wanted to give back, especially to our sick children.

The good will in our community is uniquely Australian and is so very precious. Having visited the great children’s hospitals of the world in London, Boston, Paris and Vancouver I have been astounded, as they have nothing as strong as The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries. We can be so proud.

Perhaps there is something in our water with our Victorian public’s proud history of generosity to this hospital through the Good Friday Appeal for over 80 years. Our hearty congratulations to Christine Unsworth and the Good Friday Appeal team for their record $15 million, to which Auxiliaries gave $1,378,420. A magnificent total and I thank you all for your continued efforts, so appreciated by this hospital.

Many other hospitals in Victoria have allowed their auxiliaries to disband over the years and now some are coming to us to ask how they can restart their auxiliaries.

Therefore, the Royal Children’s Hospital has something quite unique in that it has not only survived, but has remained so strong. Let us not believe this has been easy. It has been with much strength and tenacity at every turn and the love of our children that has stood the test of time.

Auxiliaries has weathered a world war, the Great Depression and recessions, the technical age, fashions, economic rationalization, bushfires, floods, the global financial crisis and mostly the change in our society of women in the paid workforce.

The essence of auxiliaries should always be appreciated and nurtured. This essence is just as relevant today as it was 89 years ago. Each and every person in Auxiliaries is very special to this hospital, as are their supporters, for they promote the hospital in the community and raise money to provide support for the work of many departments. Their efforts continue to boost the work of the hospital’s clinicians. However, what I hear most is what you give to the patient’s families: a friendly face and ear, both in the hospital and in your communities.

With the magnificent new hospital nearing completion it is with much anticipation we await the move scheduled for the end of November. This new hospital, in its parkland setting, has been a great

source of inspiration for all of us in fundraising.

With the new Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Sue Hunt, we have been working closely to dovetail our Auxiliaries with the Foundation. In preparation for the new hospital, where our offices will be on the 4th Floor, we have been incorporated into the Foundation Office in the current hospital. This does not mean Auxiliaries has been swallowed up by the Foundation, as we in Auxiliaries will continue to be autonomous under the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation umbrella.

With many changes occurring within Auxiliaries I would like to thank Sue Manson, Auxiliaries Coordinator, Laurel-Leigh Lawson and Janelle Holden for keeping everything going despite the difficulty of fewer staff. I would also like to thank our Auxiliaries Executive who, as Auxiliaries representatives, have attended extra meetings and helped us steer Auxiliaries during difficult times of change. Our much loved Patron, Louise Gourlay OAM and immediate past President, Davina Johnson have been towers of strength to me behind the scenes.

Much thought and activity by Sue Manson and Sue Hunt has been put into the shop at the new hospital, which will be the public face of Auxiliaries. It will

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President’s Report be a similar space, shared with Foundation and the Safety Shop.

Therefore our strong Auxiliaries presence, at all times, will be vital. We will be training staff carefully to cover our very special merchandise: Made by Us, Luv a Bub, the tote bags, gifts and toys and the general upbeat and ‘can do’ Auxiliaries presence in the hospital. We are delighted there will be our stalls in Main Street as our very important face to those walking through our new hospital.

Congratulations to the American Women’s Auxiliary who recently celebrated 80 years at the Annual Gala Ball with their Patron, Consul General, Michael Thurston, his wife Sabine Thurston, and the Minister for Health, David Davis. On the night Dame Elisabeth Murdoch was honoured with a tribute for her 80 years association with the American Women’s Auxiliary.

Congratulations to Caroline Auxiliary for their 60 year anniversary. Louise Gourlay OAM, our Patron, was delighted to attend their celebrations recalling how one of her first duties as President of Auxiliaries was to attend the 30th anniversary celebrations for Caroline Auxiliary.

The Cuppa for Kids afternoon tea at Ripponlea was a beautiful setting and well attended after being postponed. Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg as guest speaker touched us all

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greatly when talking about many of the different conditions of children treated in Neuroscience, as well as the research currently being undertaken to reduce the effects or find cures.

We were delighted so many people who attended that day have said they will host their own Cuppa for Kids, which is what we had hoped for in relaunching this fundraising concept.

Our sincere thanks to Professor Christine Kilpatrick, CEO, The Royal Children’s Hospital for attending our events throughout the year and for keeping Auxiliaries informed on the needs of the hospital, especially for the new hospital.

Our thanks to Tony Beddison AO, Chairman, The Royal Children’s Hospital and board members, and to Julian Clarke, Chairman, The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and board members.

Congratulations to our new Living Treasures who continue to give us such joy and pleasure. They have been honoured for distinguished service to this hospital. They are our jewels in the treasure chest, each one displaying many facets of strength, depth, clarity and colour.

With recently becoming a grandmother I now appreciate first hand, the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we

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having a world class children’s hospital, with world class clinicians and staff supported by what I consider to be top class Auxiliaries.

It is always good to get out to Auxiliaries annual general meetings to share with you all the camaraderie and just what you are doing for this hospital. One is always reminded of diversity.

It is our diversity that has given Auxiliaries its strength and for this we thank you.

This year with so many natural disasters, much has been said and written about unsung heroes. I would like to quote journalist Trent Dalton who said “Unsung heroes live unsung lives, leading ordinary lives, never really knowing that inside them burns bright the forces of compassion and kindness, greater than any force of nature”.

This describes our unsung heroes, our Auxiliary members who give so much love, kindness and compassion to our sick and very sick children and their families.

You are my inspiration. I salute you.

Carole Lowen President of Auxiliaries

Executive Director’s Report The team at the Foundation has spent a lot of time over the past year thinking about the future.

In the near future, we will move into a wonderful new hospital. In the longer term, we are working towards a strong and successful business for the Foundation and Auxiliaries, so that we can continue to help the RCH achieve its aim of being one of the world’s leading paediatric hospitals.

And what will help us get there?

Everyone knows that there is strength in numbers. The Foundation and the Auxiliaries are enduring and robust because we harness the strength of a large and committed group of fundraising talent.

If we all have a deep understanding of our common goals, then our path is clear. All in the RCH community are guided by the same mission. No matter whether you are a surgeon, a lab tech, an administrator, a nurse or an Auxiliary member, we strive towards this common goal. This unity and solidarity is the theme for our 2011 Auxiliary Annual Report.

We are one team, working towards one goal… To improve the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents through leadership in healthcare, research and education.

For 89 years, the Auxiliaries have been working alongside the RCH to ensure this is a truly great children’s hospital. You have played your part by raising funds to support Research, Leadership, Technology & Equipment and Care. In the following pages, we celebrate your fundraising achievements across these diverse and important areas. Countless children and families have been helped by this inspiring work.

Whatever you are doing, you are doing it right! As you know, the RCH Auxiliaries are an incomparable force in community fundraising, and the Foundation is so grateful and proud to have you all on our side, working with us towards a brighter future for our most vulnerable children.

Thank you for your commitment and collaborative energy.

Sue Hunt Executive Director

The Auxiliaries work on different projects, raise funds in a myriad of ways and hold dear a wide variety of special causes. In the end, it’s the special culture of community, teamwork, dedication and selflessness that gives the RCH Auxiliaries the strength and resilience to keep up your inspiring work, and strive towards this greater goal as a united team.

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Auxiliary Coordinator’s Report As we turn the final corner and start heading down the home straight with the opening of the new hospital clearly in our sights, the planning has commenced to vacate the building that has been our home for the past 48 years.

And while we are doing all this packing and cleaning we must take time to remember some of the special moments, and all the things that have happened and changed along the way.

2010 was a year of change, probably some of the biggest change that Auxiliaries has experienced for quite some time. Forming stronger links and reporting lines with the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation was one of the most important elements of the strategy to ensure the future of Auxiliaries. Blending two organisations / cultures will always have its challenges. It is challenges that keep us strong and change keeps us adaptable. And it is your love of what you do and who you do it for that will keep us positive.

Over the coming 12 months you will start to see the tangible benefits of the relationship with the RCH Foundation. There will be a renewed focus on recognising, promoting, developing and supporting Auxiliaries.

So what did the 88th year of Auxiliaries look like – well it all started at last year’s annual general meeting when we had the opportunity to showcase ourselves to our new Executive Director, Sue Hunt. We honoured two very special people, Shirley Jenkins and Rhonda Robins with the Madge Tate Service Award.

Winter time is the major fundraising time in Melbourne and every auxiliary large and small was out there doing what they do best, organising opportunities to raise

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money. By the time the Good Friday Appeal came around Auxiliaries had raised $1,378,240.

We celebrated the start of two new Auxiliaries and we would like to welcome to the Auxiliary team Pursuit of Happiness Auxiliary with Leanne Marshall as president and Creative Sparks Auxiliary with Robyn Sherer as president.

We look forward to being of great assistance and to help them have an enjoyable time raising funds, making friends and learning more about The Royal Children’s Hospital.

Sadly we had to say goodbye to Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary during 2010. You can read more about this fabulous group in a feature story further along in this report.

We will also be saying goodbye to the Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary this year. They have decided to retire after 20 years of fundraising to assist Tasmanian families with financial support to enable siblings to travel to visit a sick brother or sister requiring extended treatment at the hospital.

But part of growing is not losing Auxiliaries to the tide of time and two of our long standing Auxiliaries are celebrating major anniversaries this year. The American Women’s Auxiliary is celebrating 80 years and Caroline Auxiliary 60 years.

These two auxiliaries were started from two totally different perspectives but for the very same reason - helping sick children.

The American Women’s Auxiliary was created by the wives of American businessmen who were posted to Melbourne during the Great Depression. They saw a need and set about doing something of significance with their time, their connections and their talent to raise funds for the then fledgling Children’s Hospital.

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Caroline Auxiliary was created by the children who lived in Caroline Street, Essendon. So moved were these children by the plight of sick children, they banded together to organise little fundraisers.

Eventually these children grew up, went to high school, went to work and had families of their own. Such was the impact of their efforts on their parents that they decided to take over the running of the auxiliary and that is where we are today.

What is the same however, is that at the very beginning someone saw a need and the reason they continue to exist today is because a Team of people took responsibility for making it happen and keeping it happening.

We also have two very special ladies celebrating an amazing achievement. Dorothy Blackie will be celebrating 70 years of membership and involvement with the Templestowe Auxiliary in August 2011, and Edna Elliot, a founding member of Caroline Auxiliary is celebrating 60 years.

You can read more about these inspirational women later in this report.

The opening of the Pop Up Shop at Melbourne Central was one of the major highlights on the Auxiliaries calendar for 2010. It took months to negotiate the lease arrangements but the result was just fantastic.

Over 20 auxiliaries participated over the month that the shop was in operation. More detail about the Pop Up shop can be found on page 16.

Born out of the pop up shop was the Made By Us initiative and we are now planning to grow this concept of selling high quality hand made items as a means of raising funds for Auxiliaries.

Auxiliary Coordinator’s Report As Auxiliaries Coordinator I receive many calls and emails requesting assistance from other health organisations wanting to know more about auxiliaries or how they might reinstate this type of community fundraising into their strategy.

I have received calls about how we operate our stalls, the Pop Up Shop and requests for advice on guidelines and constitutions. The list goes on.

Auxiliaries are in a unique position of having been cared for over the years so we are, as a concept, in exceptionally good shape to help others enjoy the same level of community support as does The Royal Children’s Hospital. We as a team must always share what we have and share what we know.

The Auxiliaries Gift Shop was the subject of many mixed reactions over the past 12 months as plans were implemented to evolve the stock profile over to what would be sold in the new hospital Gift Shop. We have come through this process with a greater understanding and appreciation of the regard in which the Auxiliary Gift Shop is held by both the volunteers and long term customers.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Marie Difalco, Melisa Williams, Lucy Cavallaro, Kaitlyn Howley and Laurel-Leigh Lawson for making the Auxiliary Gift Shop the destination for compassion and a kind word as much as it is the opportunity to purchase for a toy or gift.

The Auxiliaries office team has been streamlined over the past 12 months as part of the integration of Auxiliaries with the RCH Foundation.

I would like to acknowledge the amazing effort put in by LaurelLeigh Lawson and to thank her keeping her own position going whilst covering any gaps within the Auxiliaries Office and the Gift Shop, and always with a smile.

Janelle Holden continues her role within the Auxiliaries Office Team and I know that you, as do I, would like to thank Janelle for taking on the jobs big and small that give support to your fundraising efforts.

I would also like to thank Kym Fry who is on temporary assignment with Auxiliaries. Kym has assisted Laurel Leigh and me over the past 3 months.

Always willing to help, Irene Hubbard has pledged to continue volunteering for 2 days each week to help you and the Auxiliaries office team with anything that needs an extra pair of hands.

Thank you Irene your commitment to the operation of the Auxiliaries Office is sincerely appreciated.

I would also like to acknowledge the assistance given to me by Robyn Anderson. Robyn gives many hours of her time to assist me with preparation of the Auxiliaries Executive papers and the taking of the Minutes as well as distribution of all relevant information for the Executive and the Combined Auxiliary Meetings. Thank you Robyn, your professional expertise, advice and support is invaluable to me.

position has expanded to offer communications assistance to the Foundation. Our sincere thanks to Stacey for her hard work in putting together this annual report. I would also like to welcome Debbie Shiell as the Community Development Manager for the Foundation to assist Auxiliaries achieving their goals.

Thank you to Carole Lowen and the Auxiliaries Executive members who always provide a solid base from which Auxiliaries can operate. I am indebted to your wisdom, advice and passion.

To you our Auxiliary members I say a heartfelt thank you. We the Auxiliary office team are here because you are here. I had no idea when I first took on the role of Auxiliaries Coordinator the impact you would have on me. You would think that being well into adulthood your understandings would be all in place but you have shown me and taught me understandings I would never have acquired if I hadn’t been blessed with your acquaintance and grace.

Thank you and congratulations on another very successful year.

Sue Manson Auxiliaries Coordinator

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Laura Campbell in May 2011 as she and her husband set off to start a new life in England. Stepping into Laura’s position as Finance Officer for Auxiliaries we now have Pranav Kaushal. We welcome Pranav to the wonderful world of Auxiliaries.

We still have the expertise of Stacey Brown to help us with promotional material. Stacey’s

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Who we helped in 2010/2011

For 89 years many Auxiliaries and thousands of their members and supporters have improved the lives of our sickest children. Each year Auxiliaries work tirelessly to assist the RCH fund preventative and curative research, and attract and develop the best medical talent to provide world class care and treatment.

Research $517,124.00

Treatment & Care $116,623.00 Clinical programs $80,327.00 Scholarships $57,200.00 Camps $42, 027.53

Therapeutic programs $26,051.00

Supporting Music Therapy Play Therapy Art Therapy Garden Therapy Pain Management

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Supporting Supporting Social Work Nursing Thoracic Medicine Cystic Fibrosis Oncology Cardiology Gastroenterology Developmental Medicine Cystic Fibrosis 5 West 4 Main

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Supporting Developmental Medicine Occupational Therapy NeuroScience

Supporting Cardiac ChIPS Program

Supporting Oncology – Solid Tumour Oncology - Leukemia Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Oesophageal Atresia Developmental Medicine

Research

One Team, One Goal With Auxiliaries’ support, the Foundation can give the RCH the time and resources it needs to tackle the biggest health challenges. This includes seeking cures to diseases that threaten the lives of millions of children across the globe.

Research takes place at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute - the specialist on-site research arm of the RCH. Locating research facilities within the hospital provides ‘benchto-bedside’ research, meaning the hospital can immediately and accurately employ the knowledge gained from research. It is because of the investment in research that cure rates for many illnesses have increased dramatically over the years giving more children the opportunity to live a full and healthy life.

The following auxiliaries provide funding for research into preventative and curative treatments to achieve better quality health outcomes for our children and to advance the future care of children through research.

Cancer In Kids Auxiliary Raises funds to support the dendritic cell vaccine clinical trial for the treatment of solid tumours.

HAUX Raises funds to provide for research into a cure for haemophilia.

Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Auxiliary Raises funds to support fellowship research into providing greater wellbeing for children living with cystic fibrosis.

LARCH Raises funds to provide research to advance the treatment of children with leukaemia.

OARA Funds the development of a data base on oesophageal atresia in Australia, which in turn contributes to a world wide data base for the collation of information on this condition.

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Technology and Equipment One Team, One Goal

New research and advancements in technology develops new equipment to provide better methods of care for patients. World class equipment provides less invasive methods of diagnosis and treatment and more accurate measuring of clinical care.

Advanced technology gives doctors a more accurate picture of the patient’s problems - through features such as 3D imaging, tiny data reading devices and cameras that feed back images from inside the child’s body to a video screen at the bedside.

Access to accurate information can prevent surgery, or when it does occur, increase the chances of success.

For many years Auxiliaries have been helping the RCH stay at the forefront of care and treatment of patients by raising funds for this vital new technology.

ABC Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for Gastroenterology.

Dorothy Waters Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for Endocrinology.

Beyond Sight Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of opthalmology technology for the operating suite specifically for the treatment of retinoblastoma.

Parkville Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for Occupational Therapy.

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for the treatment of children with cystic fibrosis.

Cas Kids Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for Emergency.

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PremBubs Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Roxburgh Park Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Southern Rainbows Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for 5 West Medical Unit.

Templestowe Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for 4 Main General Surgery Unit.

Willy Seagulls Auxiliary Funding for the purchase of equipment for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Leadership One Team, One Goal

To provide world class care and treatment the RCH needs to attract the best medical minds and develop world class medical talent. World class care and treatment of our children needs to be led by world class medical practitioners.

An ideal paediatric team blends experience, decision-making ability and skill. The RCH also needs individuals capable of managing teams and teaching other colleagues.

This involves a worldwide search for talent, as well as developing talent through education programs. The Foundation relies on donations to fund scholarship and overseas study programs.

Funding also enables University of Melbourne students to train in the RCH environment.

The following Auxiliaries provide funding so that the hospital can attract and develop the most talented team of medical professionals to care for our children, by funding scholarships and fellowships across many departments. Auxiliaries have long recognised the importance of leadership in this area and many provide funding to the RCH for this purpose.

Brimbank ToRCH Auxiliary Raises funds to support a fellowship position within the Neuroscience Unit.

Caulfield Auxiliary Raises funds to support a Fellowship position in Diabetes.

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Scholarship Raises funds to provide for the advancement of nursing at The Royal Children’s Hospital through an annual nursing scholarship.

Do-Bee’s Auxiliary Raises funds for Developmental Medicine to provide a position that assists children with Prader Willi syndrome.

League of Former Trainees Auxiliary Raises funds for the advancement of nursing at the RCH by providing a nursing scholarship.

Ultimate Challenge Raises funds for Developmental Medicine to provide for a position that assists children with Prader Willi Syndrome.

Inverloch Diabetic Unit Auxiliary Raises funds to support Diabetes with the provision of a complications screening nurse.

Waverley Auxiliary Raises funds for Developmental Medicine to provide for a position that assists children and mothers through the Mother Goose Program.

Pelican Auxiliary Helps advance nursing at the RCH by raising funds to finance a nursing scholarship for post graduate education.

Trailblazers Auxiliary Raises funds to provide for a position in Developmental Medicine that assists children with Prader Willi Syndrome.

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Care and Support One Team, One Goal

Auxiliaries are often born from personal experience with the hospital, so many Auxiliaries have a special connection allowing support for children and families that might ease the difficultly of a long term illness or health problem.

There are many different facets to this area of care and support, and they are all devoted to ensuring that the child and family can live a life as normally as possible while receiving medical treatment at RCH. The following auxiliaries help with the care of the children and their families by providing opportunity for growth and independence through camps, therapy programs and other initiatives.

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary Also provides funds to support the families of children with cystic fibrosis with meal vouchers whilst they are inpatients.

Charli’s Angels Auxiliary Raises funds for the provision of pain management and distraction therapy.

Children’s Brain Tumour Auxiliary Raises funds for the purchase of books and to provide family support.

Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary Raises funds to support Tasmanian families to allow siblings to visit their brother or sister who is being treated at the hospital.

Chip In Auxiliary Raises funds for the Chronic Illness Peer Support Program which supports children who will live the rest of their lives with a chronic illness by providing a camp experience and the funding of the quarterly newsletter.

Comfort for Kids Auxiliary Raises funds for the provision of pain management and distraction therapy.

Creative Sparks Auxiliary Raises funds for the provision of art therapy on the adolescent ward.

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Raises funds for the Garden Therapy Program for children being treated at the hospital and their siblings.

Ezy Breathing Auxiliary Raises funds for children with a trachyostomy.

Heart Throb Auxiliary Raises funds for the Cardiac Camp so that children living with chronic heart disease who cannot attend a school camp due their health concerns can enjoy a normal childhood experience.

Hidden Treasures Auxiliary Raises funds to support girls living with Turner syndrome.

Let the Children Play Auxiliary Raises funds for the provision of play therapy across the hospital.

Melbourne Sinfonia Auxiliary Raises funds to support the Music Therapy program.

Music Therapy Auxiliary Raises funds to support the Music Therapy program.

Neo Nate Mates Raises funds to support the families of children in the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit.

OARA Raises funds to support the families of children with oesophageal atreasia in the Neo

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Natal Intensive Care Unit.

Pelican Auxiliary Raises funds to support the provision of the art therapy program in the Adolescent unit.

Strokidz Auxiliary Raises funds to support the families of children dealing with the effects of stroke.

Viva Young Members Raises funds for the provision of pain management and distraction therapy.

Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary Raises funds to support the families of children awaiting a liver transplant by providing meal vouchers whilst the child is an inpatient.

The Good Friday Appeal Continuing To Work Together

The Auxiliaries have been a major contributor to the Good Friday Appeal since 1955. The bond between the two organisations is strong.

Towards the end of February each year, there is always a sense of excitement and anticipation as the Auxiliaries total starts to materialise.

Presenting the Auxiliary contribution at the cheque handover to Good Friday Appeal is the highlight of public recognition for Auxiliary members. Fifty-one years on, and we still get excited to see the Good Friday Appeal total take that big leap when Auxiliaries funds are added to the grand total.

We are sincerely appreciative of everyone who helps to make this occasion so special. To everyone at the Good Friday Appeal, thank you for your support of Auxiliaries over the years. We are proud to work with you in honour of our Victorian community and their generosity.

Auxiliaries Coordinator Sue Manson and President of Auxiliaires Carole Lowen present the Auxiliaires cheque to Channel 7’s Jennifer Keyte at the 2011 Good Friday Appeal.

We would like to thank the following auxiliaries who helped make this years Good Friday Appeal the great success it was.

Brimbank ToRCH and South Western Auxiliaries for rattling tins at traffic intersections from daylight to dusk; the Donating Diva’s Young Set, who operate the merchandise stall at the hospital; the Smiley Auxiliary, including Sandra and Rod Jones, who covered the r

retail activities at Etihad Stadium after a very hectic week of selling personalised Easter Eggs. As well as CPR Auxiliary, Let The Children Play Auxiliary, Waverley Auxiliary, the Young Set, and Rose and Mario Pozzuto, the stalwarts of the Volunteer Kiosk.

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How We Did It Eve nt s

5 x Balls 1 x Fun Run 2 x Tennis D ays 4 x Art Sho ws 1 x Dog Sh ow 1 x Golf Da y 1 x Polo Da y 3 x Fashion Parades 2 x Trivia Nig hts

$1,015, 342

1 x Shoppin g Tour 3 x Race Da ys 20 x Card D ays 1 x Dinner 10 x Lunch eons 15 x Movie N ights 4 x Concert s 20 x Cuppa for Kids

Merchandise

75 x Merch andise Stall s 1 x Pop Up Shop 1 x Baby Ex po

1 x Garden Show 84,225 x To te Bags

Scrubs

902 x Nurse

$31,481

s Scrubs

Traditional activit ie

450 x Stalls 52 x Raffles

Gift shop

$290,879

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$258,038

1 x Paddy’s Ma 1 x Andy’s M rket arket

3,395 x Hou rs worked in the 10,050 x Ch ristmas Card Gift Shop s

$73,000

2010!

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Cuppa for Kids

A Tea Party With A Difference Like all successful fundraising ideas, it grows over time.

Cuppa for Kids is being actively galvanised with renewed enthusiasm. One thing will lead to another, and this fundraising initiative will spread‌ once again, Cuppa for Kids will be celebrated all over Victoria.

Created in 1994, Cuppa for Kids was the Auxiliaries first opportunity to create a centralised fundraising activity that had the ability to spread far beyond the hospital and its Auxiliaries.

That is what Cuppa for Kids is all about - reaching out beyond the current circle of connection to make new friends and supporters.

Cuppa for Kids encourages people to get together in the name of the hospital, to enjoy themselves, raise some funds and perpetuate the experience over and over again.

In May this year, a Cuppa for Kids high tea fundraising event was held in the beautiful surrounds of Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick. The event was attended by 200 members of the Auxiliary community, and also many new faces. The keynote speaker was Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg, Director of Neurology at RCH, talking about how new research and cutting edge equipment have helped the Neurology Department save children’s lives. He covered a number of case studies of his own patients, whose stories were fascinating and inspiring to all the guests. Overall, this special Cuppa for Kids raised over $6000 for the hospital.

To all the Auxiliary members who have kept this engaging fundraiser going over the past 17 years, we say a very big thank you. Your collective effort has provided the momentum to reinvigorate the concept.

When you are thinking about ways to fundraise, remember that Cuppa for Kids is a fun, easy, simple way to raise those much needed donations. A Cuppa for Kids event is a wonderful support to Auxiliaries, and ultimately, the children treated at the hospital and their families.

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Pop Up Shop

Working Together On Exciting New Initiaitves In September 2010, Auxiliaries opened their first Pop Up Shop at Melbourne Central. Truly a team effort, this new and exciting fundraising initiative inspired many Auxiliary members.

Everyone is still talking about what a great experience the Pop Up Shop was. This was a joint project that demonstrated a strong desire across all Auxiliaries to have representation as part of our team venture. We are proud of this mammoth team effort.

From the setting up, to the packing down and everything in between - Auxiliary members put up their hands.

The staff at Melbourne Central worked hard to make this opportunity become a reality for the Auxiliaries, and hundreds of people in our community donated beautiful handmade items for us to sell.

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At the same time, this was a lucrative method to raise the public profile of Auxiliaries. One of our main aims was to reach a new audience, and this we did. Customer reactions were overwhelmingly positive, and full of awe at the quality of handmade merchandise and praise at the concept of the Auxiliaries.

Melburnians loved the Pop Up Shop.

Many of the Auxiliary members who volunteered for the shop had little retail experience, but their enthusiasm to provide first class customer service guaranteed a sale.

Despite the complex machinations that needed to occur to make the shop come to fruition, all our plans came together easily because of the sound culture of collegiality and teamwork within all the Auxiliary members that were involved.

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Most importantly of all, the goal to raise funds for the hospital was achieved. In a time of economic uncertainty, and with only a short term lease, the Pop Up Shop made a solid profit.

The Auxiliary members believed in the dream, and once again proved that we work well as a team.

Gift Shop

Welcoming Families With Open Arms The Auxiliaries Gift Shop is about the kids, and we always remember that. It’s the kids that are our focus, whether it be the toys that are for sale, or the friendly face of an Auxiliary member behind the counter.

The Gift Shop is a drop in centre for patients and families. There are more than 20 Auxiliaries and more than 50 individual Auxiliary members involved in the operation of the shop throughout the year, and many long term visitors get to know the team. It is wonderful to see how many patients and parents know each individual Auxiliary member.

Our Gift Shop proudly provides a welcome, a kindly chat and a metaphorical hug when patients and families are too far from their own family and friends.

Children often come in to chat to Auxiliary members. Sometimes it is not the toy they are interested in, it’s a familiar face outside of a clinical environment. The hospital becomes a second home for many families, and Auxiliary members in the Gift Shop offer any support they can for these families.

The Gift Shop is a fundraising venture, but to those who give their time and to those who find themselves with extended stays at RCH, it is more than a toy shop.

It is a place where friendship and solace can be found. Being a constant presence around the hospital helps people to realise the true value of caring for the wellbeing of these children.

In 2010, the Gift Shop raised over $73,000 towards the Auxiliaries total. This is possible because of the hard work of the team working on the Gift Shop year round.

Sales

451,260.88

Cost of Goods Sold Opening stock

67,277.57

Plus purchases

228,411.50

Less closing stock

17,583.80

Total cost of sales

278,105.27

Gross Profit

173,155.61

Less operating expenses

109,312.80

Plus other revenue NET PROFIT

9,499.77 73,342.58

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Madaleine Florescu Helping Young People

This story is about Madeleine Florescu, the Smiley Auxiliary and Heart to Heart Auxiliary.

Madeleine has been a patient at The Royal Children’s Hospital since she was a tiny baby. Now 14 years of age, Madeleine has a chronic heart condition and remains a patient at the hospital, where she is also a pin-up child for Heart Kids.

Since Madeleine was 8 years old, she has been fundraising for Heart Kids. Over the past 6 years, she has been selling Auxiliary tote bags to support Cardiology at the RCH. Recently, Madeleine had an extended stay in hospital. Knowing that Madeleine has a passion and talent for jewellery making, we set about finding her a sponsor who could donate beads and trinkets so she could continue creating bracelets whilst in hospital.

Charlotte from Eureka Beads responded to the call for jewellery making supplies, and we extend a very special thank you to her.

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Madeleine built up a good stock of her beautiful jewellery, and now she just needed somewhere to sell it. The wonderful Auxiliaries network came in very handy.

We were delighted to be able to introduce Madeleine to Margaret Ash from the Smiley Auxiliary who was setting up at the Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out, and to Phyl Brown from Heart to Heart Auxiliary who has a merchandise stall at Airport West Shopping Centre. Both Smiley and Heart to Heart were delighted to help Madeleine sell her jewellery.

A few months on, Madeleine’s tenacity and creativity have culminated in an inspiring fundraising activity. We are proud of Madeleine, and her dedication to helping others, and also of the amazing support she has received from other established Auxiliaries.

New friendships have been formed, and Madeleine, the Smileys and Heart to Heart are a brilliant example of one team, working towards one goal.

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Madeleine’s relationship with Auxiliaries and the hospital continues. She has chosen to work with Auxiliaries and the Pathology Department for her school work experience placement in July 2011.

This is all part of what Auxiliaries is about, helping the young ones beginning their fundraising careers so that they to enjoy the thrill of being part of our strong team.

Thank you Madeleine, Margaret and Phyl.

Margery Schreppel A Creative Talent Discovered

This story is about Marjery Schreppel, who joined Waverley Auxiliary after her retirement in 2001.

Since that time, Marjery has willingly and deftly taken on many and varied officer bearer roles for Waverley Auxiliary. Margaret also represents Waverley Auxiliary on the Solve! Development Board, a fundraising arm of Developmental Medicine committed to the care of children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Combining the two roles has been a substantial undertaking for Marjery, and she has thrown herself into both jobs with dedication and enthusiasm.

Marjery has fostered close working relationships across the hospital and has immense respect for the patients, their families and RCH clinicians. She is a wonderful ambassador for Waverley Auxiliary and Auxiliaries as a whole.

We only recently found out that Marjery is a talented artist when she offered several designs for the Christmas range of tote bags.

Her designs were a runaway success, and we were delighted that you all loved them as much as we did – Marjery’s designs completely sold out.

You can look forward to more of Marjery’s work in the future. New designs will be released in the lead up to Christmas 2011.

One of Margery’s gorgeous tote bag designs

Marjery’s artistic talent was a precious and joyous discovery. It is invigorating that she has shared her creative flair with us, and that these designs have gone on to benefit the whole Auxiilaries team.

Thank you Marjery.

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Margaret Greenwood Many Hands Make Light Work

This is the story of Margaret Greenwood. We often come across quiet achievers in the world of Auxiliaries, people whose consistent and dedicated good work flies under the radar. This year we would like to honour Margaret and her husband Geoff.

Margaret has been a member of the Heart to Heart Auxiliary for the past 19 years and has also taken up supporting the Cancer In Kids Auxiliary for the past five years.

She is affectionately known as the ‘Jam Lady’ - or maybe you know her as ‘Lady Marmalade’!

An enormous amount of effort goes on behind the scenes in Margaret and Geoff’s household, all in the name of creating the delicious jams and chutneys for which she is famous. Her work making a wide range of preserves to sell at fundraising stalls has inspired many people to get on board as part of the process and over the years, Margaret has gathered a network of suppliers and supporters. Some supply fruit and vegetables for her, some obtain preserving jars and others donate fabric for her labelling - all with a view to keeping the cost of production to an absolute minimum.

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On any given day, but especially at the end of summer during peak fruit and vegetable harvest time, Margaret and Geoff’s garage becomes a hive of activity.

Donations are accepted from far and wide, jars are scrubbed and sterilised, fruit sorted and cooked, and bottled up for sale at many different fundraising stalls.

Margaret’s delectable jams and tempting chutneys have raised over $100,000 for the hospital over the past 19 years, an achievement to be extremely proud of. Along with the impressive amount of funds raised, Margaret is also very proud and grateful for the support of her husband and family, and her wonderful team of supporters and donors who all work together so effectively.

As they say, many hands make light work. Many team members making small contributions can create great results, and this is how it works with Margaret, Geoff and their team.

Thank you Margaret and Geoff.

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Ultimate Challenge

Passing The Baton To Keep Up The Good Work The Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary is a fabulous group of people who have been supporting the hospital, and in particular Developmental Medicine, for the past 17 years.

We are sad to announce that the members of the Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary have decided to retire.

Over the years, the Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary built up their portfolio of fundraising events and activities to a successful level by fostering relationships with other groups and individuals, and nurturing a strong team approach.

Their signature activity, the annual football raffle, raffling off footballs signed by AFL Clubs plus a draw for a family package consisting of vouchers to various venues around Melbourne, was one of their success stories and a favourite with the RCH staff and community.

It’s a credit to them that they forged a relationship with each and every football club.

Ultimate Challenge enjoys an innovative and successful relationship with a number of shops that sold Auxiliary tote bags on their behalf, in particular, Colonial Fruit Co. in Chadstone, Malvern and Doncaster Shoppingtown; and Signorelli’s Fresh Fruiters in North Balwyn.

They also sold Entertainment Books each year to the RCH community and to a network of regular supporters.

Even though Ultimate Challenge are now retiring as an auxiliary, they have ensured that their excellent fundraising opportunities are not going to waste. Their gift to the children of RCH will continue through a number of other auxiliaries who also support Developmental Medicine.

These auxiliaries will take on Ultimate Challenges’ fundraising activities:

• Waverley Auxiliary has

taken over the organising and running of the football raffle.

To everyone involved in Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary - we thank you for your time with RCH, and salute your generosity for passing your baton on to the next team.

• Trailblazers Auxiliary

has taken over the distribution and sale of the Entertainment Books.

• The Do-Bee’s Auxiliary has

taken over the ordering and management of the supply of tote bags to the stores.

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Madge Tate Service Award Congratulations Shirley And Rhonda

Established in 1994, the Madge Tate Service Award is named after the late Madge Tate who was a member of Croydon Auxiliary from 1932 until her passing in 1992. The award is a means of recognising dedicated and extraordinary service to the Auxiliaries.

For many of those years, Mrs Tate served as either President or Secretary of the Croydon Auxiliary, overcoming obstacles of distance, family commitments and, at times, ill health to make an outstanding 60 year contribution to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) as a volunteer fundraiser.

Congratulations to Rhonda Robins, Heart Throb Auxiliary and to Shirley Jenkins, Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary who are the 2010 recipients.

Commendation to Shirley Jenkins Travelling over an hour from Sassafras to Footscray each month, she presides over the monthly meetings and directs, organises and contributes in a practical way to all fundraising events and activities. Shirley also works in the Auxiliaries Gift Shop at least once a month.

Shirley was a founding member when the Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary was formed in 1960, and has since been steadfast in her dedication to The Royal Children’s Hospital over the past 50 years.

Throughout good times and challenging times, no matter what else was happening in Shirley’s life, she has continued to bind the Footscray Yarraville Juniors auxiliary together. Her enthusiasm inspires her fellow Auxiliary members, and enlivens the continuing support of the wonderful RCH.

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Shirley served on the Auxiliaries Executive from 1990 – 1993. She held the position of Treasurer in the early years of the Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary, then went on to become President for an impressive total of 35 years.

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Commendation to Rhonda Robins Rhonda established the Heart Throb auxiliary in 1994 to support and fundraise for children with cardiac conditions after her own son was treated at the RCH, and has acted in the role of President of Heart Throb ever since. For over 16 years, Rhonda has been a enthusiastically motivated to make a difference.

Rhonda has an excellent team of dedicated people gathered around her in Heart Throb, who all share the same passion for their cause. Rhonda’s leadership has enabled them to achieve wonderful fundraising results for the patients of the RCH. Rhonda plays a huge role in all Heart Throb’s fundraising activities, including their annual raffle and regular Auxiliary merchandise stall.

The most significant activity that Rhonda manages is the cardiac camp, which is funded by Heart Throb. The camp is an annual highlight for the children, and also for Rhonda herself.

Danielle Peucker, nurse unit manager of Cardiology says: ‘For over 15 years, Rhonda Robins has fundraised, coordinated and facilitated the annual Heart Throb cardiac camp. This camp provides children and adolescents who have a cardiac illness with complex care needs or who are awaiting or have undergone heart transplantation the opportunity to spend a weekend with others who are living similar journeys.

Many of these children and adolescents are not permitted to attend school camps so the Heart Throb camp is often the only time they have away from home. Here they can behave and feel like any other child or adolescent their age.

Stories, illnesses and experiences are shared with those who understand.’

Without Rhonda’s commitment, dedication and tireless efforts this camp would not be possible.

Rhonda is truly a special person who makes a significant difference to the lives of children with cardiac disease.

Rhonda is beloved for her warm and welcoming personality and fantastic sense of humour. Her calm, gentle demeanour and unfailingly positive attitude is much admired. She offers wonderful advice and guidance to her fellow Auxiliary members, and has a gift of encouraging people to achieve their best as individuals, and also for the greater good.

Her determination and devotion to Heath Throb, and her many achievements in fundraising over the past 16 years, are inspiring to us all.

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70 Years

Long Service Awards

Dorothy Blackie Templestowe Auxiliary

60 Years Edna Elliott Caroline Auxiliary

50 Years Margaret Plowright Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

Margaret McPherson Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

Margaret Day Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

Margaret Howe Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

Shirley Jenkins Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

45 Years Anne Peter-Budge Templestowe Auxiliary

Jan Roberts

Ecila Engler

CasKids Auxiliary

Caroline Auxiliary

Robyn Anderson CasKids Auxiliary

Yvonne Walters CasKids Auxiliary

Wendy Brooks

35 Years

Joyce Alexander

Joyce Johnston

Caitlin Livsay

Geelong Auxiliary

Pankina Auxiliary

Margaret Rogers

Thais Mear

Geelong Auxiliary

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

Joan Martine

Val Wright

Waverley Auxiliary

Heart to Heart Auxiliary

Kirrie Perree

Val Robson

Waverley Auxiliary

Heart to Heart Auxiliary

Pat Roberts

Mary Richardson

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Heart to Heart Auxiliary

30 Years Veronica Baker Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary

Heather Donaldson Pelican Auxiliary

Joyce Heritage Waverley Auxiliary

40 Years

Lorraine Martin

Annette Baldwin

25 Years

Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary

Gail Simpson CasKids Auxiliary

20 Years

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Val Caddy Templestowe Auxiliary

Marion Crawford Wangaratta Auxiliary

Thelma Adair Wangaratta Auxiliary

Sheila Wilkinson Geelong Auxiliary

Robyn Thexton CasKids Auxiliary

Edna Lavelle Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

Marie Devereux Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

Carmel Quinn Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary Templestowe Auxiliary

Judy Lundie Heart to Heart Auxiliary

Philda Stevens Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Shirley Crisp Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary

Hileen Hatton Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary

Penny Suzuki HAUX

15 Years Rosalie Panasewycz Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Bohdan Panasewycz Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Helena Panasewycz Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Natasha Tocknell Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Andrew Tocknell Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Hayley Dighton Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Jodi Dighton Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Tammy Dighton Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Shelley Dighton Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Daphne Cleghorn Waverley Auxiliary

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Kathy Da Sousa Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Long Service Awards

Danielle Sugden Collins

Thomas Memery

Lisa Valvanis

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Beyond Sight Auxiliary

Wendy Crisp

Betty Boyd

Steve Hubbard

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

Caroline Auxiliary

Prem Bubs Auxiliary

Gerry Daelmans

Beryl Conn

Irene Hubbard

Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary

Caulfield Auxiliary

Prem Bubs Auxiliary

Lesley Goodall

Edith Sporle

Tony Hubbard

Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary

Caulfield Auxiliary

Prem Bubs Auxiliary

Chris Pappas

Pam Gosling

June McFadzean

Pankina Auxiliary

Waverley Auxiliary

Caulfield Auxiliary

Elizabeth Hughes

Margery Schreppel

Pamela Hoyle

American Women’s Auxiliary

Waverley Auxiliary

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

Joan Armstrong

Zelma Sinden

April Cowley

Wangaratta Auxiliary

Waverley Auxiliary

Pankina Auxiliary

Chris Jeffery

Jan Cotterill

Melissa Buttigieg

Pankina Auxiliary

Geelong Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Nola Fairbairn

Florence Walker

Cynthia Gubby

CasKids Auxiliary

Wangaratta Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Rhonda Roffey

Suzanne Daniel-Dreyfus

Ann Marie Johnston

CasKids Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Joan Layet

Cheryl Barrow

Judy Lillis

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Caroline Hill

Elizabeth Dawes

Margaret Livingstone

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Patricia Bramwell

Tristan Ramsdale

Brin Nadler

Waverley Auxiliary

Pankina Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Terry Martin

Sylvia Condon

Dr. Sandra Neil

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Geoff Wilson

Annette Preston

Elizabeth Phillips

Willy Seagulls Auxiliary

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Isobel Wilson

Patrice Arnold

Anne-Marie Roselli

Willy Seagulls Auxiliary

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Doris Tatman

Kiah Triat

Gillian Stratman

Do-Bees Auxiliary

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

American Women’s Auxiliary

Lianna Panasewycz

Margaret Ash

Let The Children Play Auxiliary

The Smiley’s Auxiliary

Rus Homewood

Joan Courtney

Heart Throb Auxiliary

The Smiley’s Auxiliary

Lin Homewood

Mark Elshaw

Heart Throb Auxiliary

Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary

10 Years Jacqui Callil Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary

Nicholas Callil Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary Beyond Sight Auxiliary

5 Years

Claire Hughes

Julie Dance

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary

Dina Patridge

Pam Gunn

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary

Emma Lloyd

Darryl Gunn

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary

Hayley Bowden

Pat Borcich

Broadmeadows Auxiliary

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary

Ainsley Faust

Ken Miller Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary

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Dorothy Blackie Templestowe Auxiliary 70 years service

In 1941 when Dorothy began her association with The Royal Children’s Hospital, at age 13, it was a ‘family affair’. Her mother, Mrs Doris Beale, was a foundation member of Templestowe Auxiliary in 1939, and one of very few women drivers in the area. Mrs Beale drove a 1937 Willys utility to transport goods to the hospital.

Dorothy’s first foray into supporting the hospital was while she was a student at Templestowe State School. A collection of eggs from the pupils in the district was organised so that they could be donated to the hospital, and it was Dorothy’s job to sort out the cracked eggs and clean the dirty ones while standing in a cold packing shed. As most children walked long distances or rode their bikes to school, some eggs arrived in a ‘scrambled’ condition. Later on powdered eggs were used by the hospital to save time.

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Unable to continue her schooling due to hearing loss, Dorothy worked on the family orchard assisting her mother and Gallipoli veteran father. She clearly recalls loading the utility with local orchardists’ produce for delivery to the ‘old’ children’s hospital in Carlton. Over the years Dorothy has participated in monthly dances run by the auxiliary groups, made cakes, jams, knitted and sewn garments for stalls and fetes, attended meetings, seminars, numerous fundraisers and worked in the opportunity shop in Clifton Hill.

In February 2003, Templestowe Auxiliary began supporting one of the general surgery wards, ward 4 Main. When Dorothy’s husband Don passed away in 2003 donations of $2240 in his memory were used to purchase a TV/video unit and mobile TV trolley for the ward. Templestowe continues to support the ward by providing funds to purchase much-needed items of equipment.

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Highlights of Dorothy’s service have included receiving her 60 year service award from Governor John Landy (in 2001) in the presence of husband Don and daughter Glenda; being inducted into the Living Treasures Auxiliary in 2004, and receiving a Menzies Community Australia Day Award in 2004.

Dorothy says she always had capable and loyal assistance from Don - who was made an Honorary Life Governor in 1993, three daughters - of whom Glenda has been an auxiliary member for 29 years, cousin Doris Read and other Auxiliary members. In recent years, Dorothy has been very proud to see her grandchildren become involved in fundraising for the hospital. She treasures the friendship of auxiliary ladies and help to her when needed, especially when her hearing aids went off!

Dorothy is very grateful and happy to have been associated with such a wonderful institution as The Royal Children’s Hospital. We are extremely lucky and proud to have someone as generous as Dorothy working on our team for 70 years an amazing achievement.

Edna Elliott Caroline Auxiliary 60 years service

Edna Elliott has been a member of the Caroline Auxiliary for over 60 years, having recently received, much to her delight, her 60 year badge. She was very happy to be recognised for her commitment and said: ‘Everyone does their bit, I’ve just been around longer to do it.’

As she reflects on this achievement, Edna recalls the fundraising events and activities of the past. Edna has spent many hours over the years making aprons, cakes, jams and chutneys for fundraising stalls. Often she would return home from working all day to start baking for the cake stalls. Nutloaves and shortbread biscuits were her specialty, always beautifully presented and usually the first to go.

Selling raffle tickets was also a regular part of Edna’s fundraising activities, in earlier years sitting outside Coles Supermarket in draughty cold Puckle St, Moonee Ponds, and later on at the supermarket in Buckley Street where at least she and other members were seated inside the entrance, and out of the elements.

One of the highlights as an auxiliary member for Edna was working in the RCH Gift Shop. She especially enjoyed her granddaughters help when they were on holidays. It was never a chore, and the smiles and bravery of the patients and their parents always uplifted her.

Edna enjoyed working behind the scenes on the annual luncheon and fashion show. She was usually backstage helping the models ‘frock up’. Edna has always felt more comfortable out of the limelight, although she did serve a term as President of Auxiliaries from 1967 to 1968, which challenged her to step into the spotlight!

Edna has forged countless friendships within Caroline Auxiliary, and as a founding member, has also seen many of these good friends pass on, always leaving a gap in her life.

Edna became a Living Treasure in 2004 and was thrilled to receive a beautiful book with a personal message from Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, whom she greatly admires. Although Edna is pleased to be recognised for her contribution to the hospital over the years, she says it has always been a great joy to be a member of the Caroline Auxiliary and feels she has gained much more than she has ever given.

Until recently, Edna was part of a team selling RCH Auxiliary fundraising cards for the combined Christmas card charity shop, often impressing her colleagues with her speedy addition without a calculator. It’s a rare skill these days.

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Living Treasures

Honouring Outstanding Contributions The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries have a heritage that is unique and iconic in Victoria, and across Australia. Much has been achieved by its members over the past 89 years, since the days of Miss Mary Guthrie, who joined the hospital committee in 1894 and remained a member until her death in 1931.

From humble beginnings in 1922, the Auxiliaries have flourished across Victoria through wars, changing society attitudes, multiple governments, bush fires and floods, the swinging 60’s, the turn of a new century and much more. The Auxiliaries are a very precious jewel in the crown of The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

From our founding members onwards, each generation has contributed to the success of our beloved children’s hospital. The hospital would not be what it is today without the Auxiliary members’ dedication, and their unfailing tradition of giving.

We are extremely proud to honour our ‘Living Treasures’. These are Auxiliary members who have devoted themselves to our common goal, and made an exceptional contribution. The Living Treasures are the embodiment of the highly respected and valued institution that that the Auxiliaries are today, and their presence ensures that our future is bright.

Ladies and gentlemen, could we please have a standing ovation for the following Auxiliary members, who are to be inducted as our newest Living Treasures in 2010/2011

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Maree Andrews Pankina Auxiliary

Shirley McGregor LARCH

Rob Gosbell LARCH

Carolyn Appelbe American Women’s Auxiliary

Marie Baulch LARCH

Christine McRae LARCH

Gael Holliday Heart to Heart Auxiliary

Daphne Cleghorn Waverley Auxiliary

Jan Roberts CasKids

Nance Black Pankina Auxiliary

Keith Thomas LARCH

Doug Rathbone LARCH

Hazel Thomas LARCH

Brian Mallon The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation

Ann Rathbone LARCH

Graham Love LARCH

Betty West LARCH

Barbara Love LARCH

Sadie Richey LARCH

Phil Hooper LARCH

Cheryl Kline LARCH

John Hooper LARCH

June Box LARCH

Bev Gosbell LARCH

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Margot Lord Pankina Auxiliary Rhonda Robins Heart Throb Auxiliary Chrissie Boulter LARCH Alison Orum Charli’s Angels Auxiliary

ABC Auxiliary Founded: 1998 Convenor: Jenny Perry Absent Friends Auxiliary Founded: 2010 President: Lyn Lewis Secretary: John Lewis Treasurer: Pam Aitken American Women’s Auxiliary Founded: 1931 President: Teranne Keogh Secretary: Annie Do Treasurer: Cindy Hawkins Beyond Sight Auxiliary Founded: 2001 President: Ainsley Faust Bones & Co Auxiliary Founded: 1996 President: Helen Kilpatrick Brimbank ToRCH Auxiliary Founded: 2003 President: Justin Moore Secretary: Briar Sinclair Treasurer: Cameron Petricevic Broadmeadows Auxiliary Founded: 1967 President: Janice Memery Secretary: June Campbell Treasurer: Dani Tabone Cancer In Kids Auxiliary Founded: 1980 President: Sandra Lehrer Secretary: Bernie Dawson Treasurer: Steve Halligan Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary Founded: 2006 President: Julie Dance Treasurer: Daryl Gunn Caroline Auxiliary Founded: 1951 Convenor: Ecila Engler CasKids Auxiliary Founded: 1967 President: Bev Baltissen Secretary: Robyn Anderson Treasurer: Denise Mudie Caulfield Auxiliary Founded: 1932 President: Pat Piper Secretary: Barbara McIntyre Treasurer: Jillian Drysdale

Our Team Charli’s Angels Auxiliary Founded: 2004 President: Alison Orum Secretary: Alison Orum Treasurer: Ornella Crema

Chip In Auxiliary Founded: 2003 President: Jess O’Dowd Secretary: Jenny Balnaves Treasurer: Jess O’Dowd Courage for Kids Young Set Founded: 2006 Convenor: Michelle Olinder CPR Auxiliary Founded: 2000 President: Annette Dibattista Secretary: Carol Bosward Treasurer: Lou Bosward Creative Sparks Auxiliary Founded: 2011 President: Robyn Sherer Secretary: Jamie Sherer Treasurer: Chalice de Kock Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Auxiliary Founded: 1999 President: Peter Hader Secretary: Silvia Pozzuto Treasurer: Leo Vargiu Dirty Hands, Happy Hearts Auxiliary Founded: 2003 President: Julie Robinson Donating Diva’s Youngset Founded: 2007 President: Judith Robinson Secretary: Olivia Glazer Treasurer: Claire Robinson Do-Bee’s Auxiliary Founded: 2006 President: Doris Tatman Secretary: Beryl Reeves Treasurer: Peter Tatman Dorothy Waters Auxiliary Founded: 2004 President: Jill Mellon Robertson Ezy Breathing Auxiliary Founded: 2006 President: Emma Mercer Secretary: Beatrice Leudi

Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary Founded: 1960 President: Shirley Jenkins Secretary: Margaret Plowright Treasurer: Margaret McPherson Geelong Auxiliary Founded: 1976 President: Gwen Bromley Secretary: Jan Wapling Treasurer: Thais McCallum HAUX Founded: 2001 Convenor: Liz Bishop Heart to Heart Auxiliary Founded: 1989 President: Phyl Brown and Louise Edmonds Secretary: Val Wright Treasurer: Mary Richardson Heart Throb Auxiliary Founded: 1994 President: Rhonda Robins Secretary: Jenny Gordon Treasurer: Bernadette Trombetta

Happy Anniversary!

To our auxiliaries celebrating milestone years, we wish you congratulations and thanks on your continued dedication to the tiny patients of The Royal Children’s Hospital.

American Women’s Auxiliary - 80 years Caroline - 60 Years HAUX - 10 years Beyond Sight - 10 years Yellow Ribbon Kids - 10 years And we extend our warmest welcomes to our two new auxiliaries

Pursuit of Happiness Auxiliary Creative Sparks Auxiliary

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Our Team Hidden Treasures Auxiliary Founded: 2005 President: Marie Karamesinis Secretary: Margie Hill Treasurer: Alison Fairbank Inverloch Diabetic Unit Auxiliary Founded: 2000 Convenor: Kerrie Beauglehall Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary Founded: 1997 President: Gaye Forster Secretary: Lesley Goodall Treasurer: Lyn Elshaw Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary Founded: 1938 President: Marie Devereux Secretary: Caroline Hill Treasurer: Carmel Quinn LARCH Founded: 1974 President: Claudia McCarthy Secretary: Emma Bridgeman Treasurer: Christine McRae League of Former Trainees Auxiliary Founded: 2003 President: Lyn Skinner Secretary: Sally Mazrahi Treasurer: Rose Siecris Let the Children Play Auxiliary Founded: 1995 President: Rosalie Panasewycz Secretary: Natasha Tocknell Treasurer: Bohdan Panasewycz Melbourne Sinfonia Auxiliary Founded: 2004 President: David Halstead Secretary: Bronwyn Hewitt Treasurer: Tony Alexander Music Therapy Auxiliary Founded: 1993 President: Barbara Dunn Secretary: Adele Gaudion Treasurer: Ron Gaudion NeoNate Mates Auxiliary Founded: 2005 Secretary:Judy Aussems Treasurer: Jane Stumpf

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Oesophageal Atresia Research Auxiliary Founded: 1980 President: Karen Gawne Secretary: Laura Overdyk Treasurer: Greg Overdyk Pankina Auxiliary Founded: 1967 President: Doreen West Secretary: Margot Ferguson Treasurer: Margot Ferguson Parkville Auxiliary Founded: 1946 President: Bev Noonan Secretary: Jill Harrison Treasurer: Marilyn McInnes PremBubs Auxiliary Founded: 2006 Co-Convenors: Irene Hubbard Tony Hubbard, Steve Hubbard Pursuit of Happiness Auxiliary Founded: 2011 President: Leanne Marshall Secretary: Joanne Sheldrick Treasurer: Kylie Short Roxburgh Park Auxiliary Founded: 2004 President: Brenda Aisbett Secretary: Glenice Gardner Treasurer: Wendy Hancock Smiley Auxiliary Founded: 2005 Convenors: Joan Courtney

Margaret Ash South Western Auxiliary Founded: 1953 President: Margaret Hand Secretary: Judy Conn Treasurer: Leanne Bartlett Southern Rainbows Auxiliary Founded: 1967 President: Joan Carroll Secretary: Margaret Fisher Treasurer: Dawn Weir St. Kilda Auxiliary Founded: 1922 President: Mavis Pope Secretary: Kate O’Connor Treasurer: Joh Kane

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Strokidz Auxiliary Founded: 2006 President: Darren Kohne Secretary: Susie DiPalma Treasurer: Darren Kohne Templestowe Auxiliary Founded: 1939 President: Anne Peter Budge Secretary: Betty King Treasurer: Raelene Trotter The Archers Auxiliary Founded: 2004 President: Dianne Humphreys Secretary: Melissa Salter Trailblazers Auxiliary Founded: 2005 President: Anne McGeary Treasurer: Gloria Strang Viva Young Members Auxiliary Founded: 2000 Convenor: Alexandra Lowen Waverley Auxiliary Founded: 1967 President: Kath Walker Secretary: Marjery Schreppel Treasurer: Beth Trebilcock Wangaratta Auxiliary Founded: 1977 President: Joan Armstrong Secretary: Dawn Anderson Treasurer: Pat Griffin Willy Seagulls Auxiliary Founded: 1996 Co-Convenors: Geoff Wilson, Isobel Wilson Wrapped In Love Auxiliary Founded 2004 President: Marie Lee Secretary: Ros Brown Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary Founded: 2001 President: Jacqui Callil Treasurer: Nick Callil Young Set @ RCH Founded: 2006 Convenor: Nicole Haddon

Vale Our auxiliaries were saddened by the passing of a number of valued members during the year. Our deepest sympathies are extended to their family and friends.

Marcia Cooke Templestowe Auxiliary Olive Swift Caulfield Auxiliary Evelyn Foreshaw Caroline Auxiliary Pat Simpson Waverley Auxiliary

Sidney Cooper Heart to Heart Auxiliary Heart Throb Auxiliary Ronnie Crawford Heart to Heart Auxiliary Nonie Fairbairn Auxiliary Coordinator 1974 - 1978

Dorothy O’Mara Mordialloc Chelsea Auxiliary

Pam Gunn Caring Friends of Cystic Fibrosis Auxiliary

Eileen Neave St. Kilda Auxiliary

Glenn Robertson Dorothy Waters Auxiliary

Edna Klestadt American Women’s Auxiliary

Lou Rook St Kilda Auxiliary

Beryl Anderson Caroline Auxiliary

Jack Neave St Kilda Auxiliary

Beryl Witton Caulfield Auxiliary

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Auxiliary Results

ABC Auxiliary............................................................ $1,256.99

Heart Throb Auxiliary.............................................. $30,974.23

Absent Friends Auxiliary........................................... $5,000.80

Hidden Treasures Auxiliary....................................... $1,339.24

American Women’s Auxiliary.................................. $70,044.52

Inverloch Diabetic Unit Auxiliary............................. $42,491.85

Beaumaris Auxiliary......................................................$237.92

Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary..................................... $12,422.39

Beyond Sight Auxiliary.............................................. $6,922.81

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary..................... $25,046.18

Bones & Co Auxiliary.................................................$1,166.50

Leukaemia Auxiliary RCH....................................... $70,016.80

Brimbank ToRCH Auxiliary......................................$15,869.61

League of Former Trainees Auxiliary...........................$320.94

Broadmeadows Auxiliary...........................................$8,139.61

Let the Children Play Auxiliary.................................$10,155.76

Cancer In Kids Auxiliary........................................ $308,356.66

Mum’s Kids Auxiliary...................................................$582.26

Caring Friends of CF Auxiliary................................ $33,558.92

Melbourne Sinfonia Auxiliary.................................... $4,181.60

Caroline Auxiliary.....................................................$10,104.88

Music Therapy Auxiliary.........................................$16,366.49

CasKids Auxiliary..................................................... $17,291.41

My Room Auxiliary..................................................$78,000.00

Caulfield Auxiliary..................................................... $3,528.90

Neonate Mates Auxiliary...........................................$5,683.27

Charity Works for Kids Auxiliary................................$1,814.67

Oesophageal Atresia Research Auxiliary................. $7,385.78

Charli’s Angels Auxiliary..........................................$16,188.08

Pankina Auxiliary..................................................... $21,609.69

Children’s Brain Tumour Auxiliary............................ $9,586.46

Parkville Auxiliary......................................................$6,458.48

Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary.................................... $536.32

Pelican Auxiliary........................................................$2,539.08

ChIP In Auxiliary........................................................ $3,784.93

Phillip Island Auxiliary..................................................$580.00

Christmas Cards Auxiliary...................................... $13,506.33

PremBubs Auxiliary................................................$49,938.56

Comfort for Kids Auxiliary............................................ $474.16

Roxburgh Park Auxiliary......................................... $14,952.63

Courage for Kids Young Set..................................... $3,235.86

Smiley Auxiliary....................................................... $19,552.20

CPR Auxiliary.......................................................... $10,830.23

South Western Auxiliary......................................... $19,871.35

Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Auxiliary.................$77,216.01

Southern Rainbows Auxiliary.................................... $3,803.16

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Scholarship..... $33,488.88

St. Kilda Auxiliary.................................................... $11,080.06

Diabetic Camp Auxiliary...............................................$556.74

Strokidz Auxiliary.........................................................$799.04

Dirty Hands, Happy Hearts Auxiliary....................... $4,212.90

Templestowe Auxiliary............................................$36,464.35

Donating Divas Young Set...........................................$404.61

The Archers Auxiliary....................................................$917.41

Do-Bee’s Auxiliary..................................................$28,880.56

Trailblazers Auxiliary............................................... $11,993.20

Dorothy Waters Auxiliary..........................................$8,355.41

Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary..................................... $6,592.17

Ezy Breathing Auxiliary................................................ $772.55

Viva Young Members Auxiliary............................... $14,930.80

Footscray Yarraville Juniors Auxiliary....................... $9,641.44

Waverley Auxiliary...................................................$23,550.07

Geelong Auxiliary.....................................................$27,710.49

Wangaratta Auxiliary............................................... $12,585.00

HAUX........................................................................$38,717.57

Willy Seagulls Auxiliary..............................................$7,180.75

Have a Heart Auxiliary................................................. $559.41

Without Borders Auxiliary......................................... $1,559.60

Heart Kids Auxiliary................................................$46,738.90

Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary....................................$4,348.02

Heart to Heart Auxiliary...........................................$24,165.12

Young Set @ RCH..................................................... $6,428.70

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