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Thanks to a generous donation from the Dandenong Midwives Association, new mums recovering from a caesarean at Dandenong Hospital will have access to six new specialised cots, to support comfort and connection with their newborns.  Positioned right at the bedside with adjustable sides, the new caesarean cots mean mums can remain close to their newborns without

Our Emergency Short Stay Unit at Monash Medical Centre has had a cosy makeover. Thanks to a generous donation from the Viney family, new dementia-friendly spaces are now open to support patients and their carers during their visit. Working with a dementia architect, the Short Stay Unit team, including consumers, has brought to life their

Over many years, My Room Children’s Cancer Charity has supported patients and families affected by cancer at Monash Children’s Hospital. Through My Room’s generosity, Monash Children’s Cancer Centre has been able to provide extra support for families, to improve the outcomes and experience of young patients in our care.   Most recently, My Room has supported

Members of Monash Health Foundation joined in the beautiful cultural traditions of the Cambodian community last week – celebrating the annual Buddhist Flower Ceremony at Wat Buddharangsi.  As reported by 9News, hundreds of community members joined the festivities and generously raised funds for Monash Children’s Hospital. ‘We are so grateful to the Cambodian community for

This month, BioAutism, a charity that fundraises for autism research, is helping to raise funds for the development of the UNIQUE app – a groundbreaking digital tool co-created with researchers at Monash Health and Monash University. The UNIQUE app is designed to empower autistic children and their families by making it easier to communicate their

The Winter 2025 issue of Momentum – the Monash Health Foundation’s newsletter for, and about, our community of donors and supporters has arrived. In this edition, you’ll enjoy a wrap-up of some of our wonderful events and activities from the year so far, including the Monash Children’s Hospital Walk and the spectacular Shine Gala, which

Have you ever had a dolphin ride, in the emergency department? At Monash Health’s emergency departments, we’re using Smileyscopes – immersive virtual reality headsets that transform medical procedures into engaging, stress-free experiences for our young patients and their families.  Thanks to a very generous donation by Child’s Play, Smileyscopes are available at our Clayton paediatric