Therapy is Child’s Play at WCH

Children’s play has never been more important at the WCH, with the ongoing work of a group of health specialists in the hospital who work closely with patients and their families. But you won’t find a stethoscope among them, nor a needle in sight - because they’re not Nurses or Doctors – they are the WCH Play Therapists.

Children’s play has never been more important at the WCH, with the ongoing work of a group of health specialists in the hospital who work closely with patients and their families. But you won’t find a stethoscope among them, nor a needle in sight – because they’re not Nurses or Doctors – they are the WCH Play Therapists and the tools of their trade look more like board games and blocks, puppets and pencils!

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Play Therapy at WCH

Through play and activity, the WCH Play Therapists create an interactive, fun and bright environment that helps children through what can be a difficult and stressful time. For a sick child in hospital, play helps recovery and healing, it allows a child to be a child. Play is everything – and the WCH Play Therapists make it happen!

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You can support the amazing work of the WCH Play Therapy team by donating to the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation.

HELP DESIGN THE NEW WCH

Planning for the new, purpose-built WCH is well underway and the team welcomes your involvement. You can provide your input by being part of the community consultation.

To register your interest:

wch.sa.gov.au/newWCH

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