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A new youngsters’s hospice will be inbuilt Western Sydney within The Children’s Hospital at Westmead to help youngsters and younger people with life-limiting sickness and their households.

The Minns Labor Government will set up the hospice, the second of its form within the state, to present a home-like surroundings the place youngsters can obtain respite, symptom management, and finish of life care.

Located in Western Sydney, the geographical coronary heart of Sydney, and located within The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the new hospice will be known as “Mounties Care Cottage” and can help households from throughout NSW. The hospice is impressed by Sydney boy, Rio Fowler, and the work of Rio’s Legacy.

The Minns Labor Government will contribute more than $20 million. The Mounties Group will contribute $13 million over 10 years to the project, by means of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. The present marks the most important, single contribution SCHF has ever obtained.

Rio was recognized with a uncommon and terminal situation known as arterial vasculopathy illness at 16-months-old. Rio and his household spent time on the youngsters’s hospice, Bear Cottage in Manly, half of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), for end-of-life care earlier than he died in 2018.

Following his death, Rio’s mother and father, Ryan and Karen based Rio’s Legacy, a charity devoted to supporting households and youngsters with life-limiting situations and advocating for companies like Bear Cottage.

Mounties Care Cottage will present areas for households to join and calm down, together with an onsite kitchen and eating space. It may have direct non-public entry to close by gardens and play areas.

It will even join with different paediatric health companies throughout The Children’s Hospital at Westmead campus, together with oncology, neurology and intensive care, permitting sufferers entry to environment friendly and affected person centred care.

The new hospice will construct on the excellent and supportive care Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) gives by means of Bear Cottage and can offer care to households from throughout NSW.

As an extra service built-in into SCHN, Mounties Care Cottage will offer households an elevated alternative when dealing with life-limiting sicknesses and navigating troublesome healthcare intervals for his or her family members.

Planning and design for the devoted paediatric hospice is set to start this yr.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Health, Ryan Park:

“This is an incredibly important project for Western Sydney, which will provide a crucial support for children and their families from the local area, and beyond.

“Mounties Care Cottage in western Sydney will be an important part of this service network for children and families, offering increased choice for families across the state during what will be a very difficult time in their lives.”

Quotes attributable to the Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis:

“Providing this service here in Westmead will enable local families to be closer to extended family and support networks.

“As with all projects of this nature, local community input will be crucial in ensuring that the new hospice truly meets the needs of the people it is intended to support.”

Quotes attributed to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Chief Executive, Cathryn Cox PSM
“It is a privilege to be able to offer a second dedicated paediatric hospice to support children, young people, and their families in their greatest time of need.

“We are committed to working closely with staff and families to create an environment where patients can enjoy time together with their loved ones while receiving the best possible care.”

Quotes attributed to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Kristina Keneally:

“Philanthropy plays a vital role in paediatric palliative care, supporting families beyond the clinical.

“Mounties Group’s $13 million gift – and Mike Baird joining SCHF as an ambassador for Mounties Care Cottage – show what’s possible when philanthropy, community and government come together.”

Quotes attributed to Mounties Group Chief Executive Officer, Dale Hunt:

“Mounties Group is so proud to continue its advocacy and support for Greater Western Sydney families with terminally ill children to access to specialist paediatric palliative care in their local area.

“Mounties Care Cottage will truly make a difference in these families’ lives by providing a peaceful environment where they can stay together as they go through these extremely difficult moments, close to the local creature comforts they love.”

Quotes attributed to Rio’s Legacy Founder, Ryan Fowler:

“For my wife Karen and I, our son Rio has always been our inspiration.

“As a bereaved father, championing these extraordinary children, their stories, and supporting families facing the unimaginable challenge of living with a child with a life-limiting illness has been the driving force behind our efforts. It’s truly humbling to witness the support of so many people coming together to bring such a place to life.

“We firmly believe that all children are fearfully and wonderfully made, and Mounties Care Cottage will be a place where children come to live and not just to die; to enjoy their beautiful lives no matter how short or long.”

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