What is the Ward Grandparent Program?
The AWCH Ward Grandparent Program was established in 1986.
It has become a highly regarded service in all major NSW children’s hospitals, and a number of metropolitan and rural hospitals across NSW.
The Program supports children whose families may be unable to stay or visit their child as much as they would like or who may need extra support during their child’s stay. When you can’t be with your child in hospital because of; distance, family, work, or for a variety of reasons, a Ward Grandparent can help support your child during their stay.
The AWCH Ward Grandparent Program plays a vital part in enabling children in hospital to get the support and care they need.
What does a Ward Grandparent do?
A Ward Grandparent:
- May be assigned to an individual child for the duration of the child’s stay in hospital. If this is not possible they may be assigned to your ward or clinic
- Visits the child during their stay on a regular basis
- Performs activities such as comforting, feeding, playing, talking, singing, going for walks with the child
- Does not perform any medical tasks
Participating hospitals
Become a Ward Grandparent
Being an AWCH Ward Grandparent is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you would like to become a part of this important program, the first step is pressing the button below.
