14/08/2025
The Wangaratta Dorcas Quilters group have been working extremely hard again to support the patients in Wangaratta Private Hospital.
Their generous donation of quilts for the palliative patients (all with different themes and colours to represent the person that is being admitted), has made a huge difference to patients, their carers and family.
These quilts then belong to the patient and family. Sue Matthews, from Wangaratta Dorcas Quilters is seen presenting to Wendy the GPLO from Wangaratta Private Hospital, a selection of quilts and pillows.
The hand crafted pillows are square, with a pocket at the front of the pillow, fitted out with a children’s book, and these pillows are presented to children admitted for their ENT surgery, so that they have an improved experience of their stay in hospital. The pillow is placed on their bed prior to arrival, and the child sees this when brought into their room. The book inside the pocket is an added gift. This pillow goes home with them, and will always remind them of their stay.
To have the Quilter group understand the needs of palliative patients and also our young humans that need that extra support, has been a wonderful part of our collaboration with each other. Their sensitive and practical approach is greatly appreciated.