Radio Lollipop volunteers are celebrating 15 years of putting smiles on little faces at Armadale Health Service.
\nPaediatrics Nurse Unit Manager Kate O\u2019Reilly-Bradley said Radio Lollipop has been an invaluable source of support to the hospital over the years.
\n\u201cWhen children are admitted to hospital, it\u2019s often a stressful time for them and their families,\u201d she said.
\n”Radio Lollipop has played an integral role in making the hospital a much brighter and cheerful place to be in.\u201d
\nArmadale Health Service admits almost 100 patients a month up to the age of 16 to its paediatric ward, and provides specialist inpatient and outpatient services for children with medical conditions including asthma, pneumonia and chronic diseases.
\nRadio Lollipop volunteers visit the hospital every week to provide play and entertainment by reading stories, blowing bubbles, playing games and chatting with parents.
\nCelebrations were held last week in the newly refurbished playroom, which was funded by Radio Lollipop to give young people a bright and engaging space away from their hospital beds.
\nRadio Lollipop director Jeanette Shorto said around $7000 had been spent to overhaul the playroom and paint an enchanted mural.
\n\u201cWhen we asked how we could help, it was clear that investing in the playroom was a small way to make a lasting difference for patients, even when our volunteers are not on the ward,\u201d Ms Shorto said.<\/p>\n
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