The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary provides a service through the Auxiliary shop for patients, staff and visitors and are proud to be part of the hospital campus.
About the Auxiliary
The Auxiliary was established in 1973 and was operating before the then Woden Valley Hospital, and now the Canberra Hospital, was officially opened.
The Auxiliary has raised and donated $4,121,255.57 to the Canberra Hospital over 50 years. The funds are used for the purchase of medical equipment, assisting staff to attend conferences, for professional development and continuing education, locally, nationally and internationally, as well as providing furnishings for patients, their families and visitors.
Fundraising History
The first $1million dollars took just over 20 years to raise, the second million dollars took another 10 years and the third million seven years. The Auxiliary shop is our main source of funds. The Auxiliary works in close liaison with the hospital executive when determining major priorities for the distribution of funds raised from the operation of the shop.
Auxiliary Services
The services provided include the Auxiliary shop, a trolley service to the wards, guides, a library for patients and staff also through a trolley to the wards and volunteers to assist patients with their flower arrangements.
Auxiliary Information
The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary is an incorporated body and a recognised charity. The Auxiliary provides a service for patients, staff, visitors and others to whom the activities extend.
The Auxiliary operates the shop on the hospital campus selling a diverse range of goods and services. It is open seven days a week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and is closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
The shop is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.
Annual General Meeting/ General Meeting
As set out in the Auxiliary’s constitution the committee must hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a General Meeting (GM) annually. The AGM is held in October and the GM in April. All volunteers are invited to attend these meetings.
Volunteers Week
Volunteers Week is celebrated within the Hospital in April each year. It is an opportunity for all the volunteers to get together in a social atmosphere.
The Auxiliary Shop
Providing support and assisting patients, visitors and staff with sales of goods within the hospital.
Trolley Service
Trolley services are provided to the wards with magazines, newspapers and snacks for patients and their visitors.
Mobile Library Service
Providing library services to the wards and cataloguing of books in the library.
Volunteer Guides
The guides, located in the main foyer, assist the reception staff in peak periods by escorting patients and visitors to various areas of the Hospital.
Flower Service
Providing arrangement and disposal of flowers in wards where flowers are permitted.
Becoming a Volunteer
If you would like to be part of this volunteer service, details may be obtained from the staff in the Auxiliary shop in the main foyer of the Hospital or phone 02 6142 7789 to inquire about the above roles. Membership fees are $5.00 per year payable in July.
Orientation and Training
All volunteers must attend an orientation session before commencing their duties and also attend Fire and Emergency training annually. It is also a requirement that our volunteers register as Working with Vulnerable People. This is an ACT government requirement and registration is through the ACT Shopfront.
For any further information about the Canberra Hospital Auxiliary and its volunteer activities please phone the shop management on 02 6142 7789.
You are most welcome to join us.
