15/10/2026
Barwon Women’s and Children’s Appeal Update 🏗️💜
Big progress is happening at Barwon Women’s and Children’s, with several major milestones recently reached.
✅ The building facades are complete.
✅ The new maternity drop-off zone is open.
✅ Link bridges now connect the new buildings to the existing hospital, making access easier for patients, families and staff.
✅ The iconic cranes, including Aunty Athalie and Kym, have officially finished their work on site.
Inside, teams are now busy with the fit-out, installing services, walls, ceilings and finishes throughout the new facilities. Major construction is on track for completion in 2028.
Funded by the Victorian Government, this once-in-a-generation development will transform healthcare for women, children and families across Geelong and our wider region.
And that's where our community comes in. 💜 Through the Barwon Women's and Children's Appeal, Barwon Health Foundation is raising $12 million to fund additional equipment, facilities and enhancements. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, we've already raised over $10 million towards this goal! With just under $2 million still to raise, you can help us make an even greater difference for local families.
Support the Appeal: barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/circle-of-care
