Message from
John and Pauline Gandel
The COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2022 and the whole world is trying to find ways to deal with the latest challenges posed by the virus. Just as we did in 2020 and 2021, our family will continue doing what we can to support people and families most in need, through the various charities and for-purpose organisations that are on the frontline of humanitarian efforts.
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Opening of
Lisa Thurin Women’s Health Centre
In November 2021 Cabrini Hospital officially opened the first private women-only mental health hospital, the Lisa Thurin Women’s Health Centre. The Centre is a contemporary, 30-bed inpatient unit with psychosocial treatment programs, coupled with new, individualised treatment methods in a private and secure setting.
Starlight’s Livewire
Livewire program supports the resilience and wellbeing of teenagers living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability in hospital and beyond. The only national program of its kind, Livewire is delivered nationally in a variety of settings, including the mental health program supported by the Gandel Foundation.
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