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Blacktown Mount Druitt News Our People Our volunteers Top 4 

Humans of the Hospital: Anne Goncalves

24 May, 2023, 12:16 pm24 May, 2023, 12:16 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“I think it is a gift to be a palliative care volunteer.  “The word I use is privilege, rather than

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Blacktown Mount Druitt News Our People Our volunteers Top 4 

Humans of the Hospital: Mary Gunasekara

22 May, 2023, 2:45 pm22 May, 2023, 2:45 pm Jessica Chahine

“I think a lot of people believe that patients come to palliative care just for their last moments. But it’s

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Forensic dentist Selina Leow had her arm amputated after a cancer diagnosis – now she’s helping the community as a Westmead Hospital buggy driver

19 May, 2023, 4:03 pm19 May, 2023, 4:03 pm Natalie Noordhuis

It seems impossible to believe when speaking with Selina Leow that one person can have so many incredible achievements and

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Decades of service: Recognising Mount Druitt Hospital’s volunteers

18 May, 2023, 12:26 pm18 May, 2023, 12:26 pm Jessica Chahine

A number of staff were found in the staff cafeteria at Mount Druitt Hospital this morning, pulling up extra chairs

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Humans of the Hospital: Monica Holyoak

18 May, 2023, 12:07 pm18 May, 2023, 12:07 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“After I became a widow, I needed something to do and someone suggested volunteering here at Mount Druitt Hospital. If

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‘I want to contribute’: The aunt and niece volunteering their time to give back to Westmead Hospital

17 May, 2023, 4:52 pm18 May, 2023, 1:03 pm Jessica Chahine

When you walk through the halls of Westmead Hospital, you may come across a stall overflowing with teddy bears, books,

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‘A selfless act of kindness’: Blacktown Hospital volunteers celebrated as the spirit and soul of the hospital

17 May, 2023, 2:04 pm18 May, 2023, 12:01 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Volunteers have spent decades fundraising and supporting the patients and visitors at Blacktown Hospital, and this National Volunteer Week they

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Meet Margaret and Michael, the married volunteers who have been caring for Westmead Hospital for over 30 years

17 May, 2023, 12:23 pm17 May, 2023, 12:23 pm Natalie Noordhuis

In the mottled sunlight outside the main entrance of Westmead Hospital, Margaret and Michael Sheehan share a quiet moment on

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Video: Looking back on 2022 – a Western Sydney Local Health District highlights reel

22 Dec, 2022, 3:23 pm22 Dec, 2022, 3:23 pm Alyssa Terese

“As we head into the festive season I would like to express my gratitude to all staff for your unwavering

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HUMANS OF THE HOSPITAL: Janette Delia

24 Nov, 2022, 4:53 pm12 Dec, 2022, 4:52 pm Natalie Noordhuis

“I’ve been volunteering at Blacktown Hospital for 17 years and on a day-to-day basis, the highlight is helping people and

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  • Western Sydney urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    Western Sydney urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    04 Jun, 2023, 8:34 am04 Jun, 2023, 8:34 am Jessica Chahine
  • Make this the year to go smoke free

    Make this the year to go smoke free

    31 May, 2023, 12:26 pm31 May, 2023, 12:26 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Westmead Hospital “one-stop shop” clinic makes access to healthcare easier for adults with a disability

    Westmead Hospital “one-stop shop” clinic makes access to healthcare easier for adults with a disability

    27 May, 2023, 4:00 pm29 May, 2023, 8:56 am Alyssa Terese
  • Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

    Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

    26 May, 2023, 10:19 am26 May, 2023, 10:29 am Jessica Chahine

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