Main funding purpose: Music Therapy
The story so far
The Parkville Auxiliary was officially formed in 1946. In the early days, a majority of the members were Parkville residents but over the years, friends and neighbours of members were encouraged to join and help with fundraising activities.
The group raises funds by holding stalls and working in the Auxiliaries Gift Shop. For a time, they also volunteered in the Foundation Office. The Auxiliary is renowned for their hand knitted and sewn toys, gourmet Christmas Hamper sales and baked items on their stalls at the RCH. A fundraising highlight for the group was when a member and her friends created 150 plush UooUoo’s in celebration of the RCH’s 150th Anniversary.
Funds raised by Parkville have supported the work of the Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Music Therapy Departments. In 2021, the Auxiliary celebrated its 75th anniversary, with many of its members contributing more than 20 years to help support the hospital.
Along with her husband, Ken Harrison AM KSJ, Parkville Auxiliaries member Jill Harrison OAM DSJ supported the Aboriginal Art Project. Commissioned by the RCH Foundation in recognition of the hospital’s 150th anniversary in 2020, the Aboriginal Art Project features the work of three artists and has been made possible through the generosity of Ken and Jill among other supporters
2023/2024 Auxiliary Report
Our Auxiliary holds monthly stalls in the hospital and participates in some Market Days.
Our delicious and well priced baked treats, handmade toys, children’s knitwear and other donated goods have earned us a reputation for quality and have helped us build a loyal following with staff and families. Last year’s Christmas stall was our most successful, with very popular hampers made up with homemade goods and donated treats.
We are a supportive group both for the hospital and each other. We are also the lucky recipients of some wonderful goods kindly donated by non-members of our Auxiliary.
Office bearers
President: Christine Collins
Secretary: Kay Reay
Treasurer: Marilyn McInnes
Contact
Phone
Christine Collins
0400 532 631
Email