How the project will make a difference

Frances Diver

CEO

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“Barwon Women’s and Children’s is the largest investment in health infrastructure in the Geelong region – ever. We know this will better meet the needs of the community providing expanded services, better services and great working conditions, which is a win for everyone in our community.”

A/Prof. David Fuller

Clinical Director, Women’s and Children’s Directorate, Consultant Paediatrician

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“Barwon Women’s and Children’s is an exciting project for the women and children of our region and the staff who will work in it, as well as those referring patients to it. The new, purpose-built facilities will allow us to grow our services to meet the needs of our growing population well into the future.”

Josephine Crowe

Acting Midwife Unit Manager, Birth Suite and Maternity Assessment Unit

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“The Barwon Women’s and Children’s project will provide a purpose-built facility, designed to enhance the experience of the women and families of our region. The project will ensure that we create safe spaces for our women, to be cared for by our team of dedicated staff.”

Marie Glover

Maternity Unit Manager – Maternity Ward, Postnatal Care at Home and Lactation Service

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“The Barwon Women’s and Children’s project will ensure families in our region have the best facilities to match the outstanding care of our staff. Purpose-built facilities and philosophies of care will enable couples to stay together with their baby/s on the maternity ward, a parent to be with their baby for the duration of the stay in the Special Care Nursery and children and young people will be cared for in an environment that is less scary and intimidating.”

Emily Collins

BWC Project team

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“As a midwife, community member and employee at Barwon Health, I am privileged to be a part of the team that is working to deliver the Barwon Women’s and Children’s project.  We are working hard to ensure the facilities are not only functional, but innovative and in line with the values and strategic vision of the health service. Designed to provide a great working environment for the staff and exceptional care for the women, children and families of the community.”

Sally Nepean

Paediatric Service Planning

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“I have been privileged to work on this project over the past few years. After working for 10 years across paediatric health, I am passionate about ensuring the families of Geelong have suitable facilities for children with complex needs.

The planning of this project has taken feedback and lived experience from a wide range of consumers and carers and has ensured consultation with our clinicians to ensure our community gets the best possible health facility. Barwon Women’s and Children’s will provide a greater capacity to support the health needs of women and children across the Barwon region.”