Main purpose: Donation of handmade quilts to children

The story so far

In 1999 the Victorian Quilters Inc. started visiting the RCH, delivering quilts received from group members. In 2004, the group became an official Auxiliary which was then known as the Wrapped in Love Auxiliary.

A name change in 2019 saw the group become the Victorian Quilters Very Snuggly Quilts Auxiliary, but its ethos stayed the same – visiting the wards and supplying quilts directly to children at the hospital. The quilts and blankets are given to patients in the RCH and parents of stillborn babies to provide comfort and solace and to make the time spent in the hospital easier.

On quilt delivery day, there is a buzz in the hospital that the Quilt Ladies are here, with staff and visitors commenting on the positive effects that the quilts have on everyone. The quilts are treasured by the children and bring comfort in difficult times.

Since 1999, the Auxiliary has gifted more than 18,000 quilts with a value in excess of $3 million.

2023/2024 Auxiliary Report

Our Auxiliary has a small team of accredited volunteers who visit the hospital each month. During the past year we have delivered approximately 1,000 quilts to children who have a chronic or life-threatening illness. We have also provided a quilt to assist raising funds for the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Development Scholarship. On request, we can provide fabric to other Auxiliaries so please reach out if you’re interested.

Office bearers

President: Judith Oke
Hospital coordinator: Elaine Hicks
Hospital distribution: Josephine Kelly
Quilt making coordinator: Marie Lee OAM