A-Z Services
WCH Governance
The Women's and Children's Hospital is under the oversight of Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) Governing Board, which was formed in 2019.
WCH@Home
Nothing beats being in your own bed when you’re feeling unwell, which is why the Women’s and Children’s Hospital now offers WCH@Home.
WCHN Feedback Circle
The WCHN Feedback Circle: You Speak, We Listen, We Do is our way of making sure we listen to your experience, learn from it and always look to improve the way we provide care.
What to Bring to Hospital
If you are planning to come to the WCH for treatment for yourself or your child, contact the hospital - (08) 8161 7000 - before leaving home to confirm your appointment.
Women's Anaesthesia
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Anaesthesia provides anaesthetics for elective and emergency surgery, and pain relief for labour, as well as other types of support for women.
Women's Assessment Service
If you are experiencing problems during pregnancy, labour or shortly after childbirth, or other gynaecological problems, the Women's Assessment Service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary.
Women's Emergency (Women's Assessment Service)
If you are experiencing problems during pregnancy, labour or shortly after childbirth, or other gynaecological problems, the Women's Assessment Service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary.
Women's Emergency (Emergency Information for Women)
If you are experiencing problems during pregnancy, labour or shortly after childbirth, or other gynaecological problems, the Women's Assessment Service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary.
Women's Outpatients
The Women's Outpatient Department offers a range of clinical services including Antenatal Clinics, Gynaecology Clinic and a Colposcopy Clinic.
Women's Reception and Admissions
The Women's Reception and Admissions Desk is on the ground floor of Zone F and may be accessed either through the main entrances at Brougham Place or via Kermode Street. Women's Reception is open Monday to Friday 7am – 8.30pm and weekends 9am – 5pm.
Women's and Children's Hospital Upgrade Project
The State Government has invested an additional $30.3 million to complete further upgrades to the existing Women’s and Children’s Hospital, so that we can continue to provide the highest quality care to our patients.
Workforce Development
The WCHN is committed to the training of future generations of health professionals, working collaboratively with other education providers (including South Australian universities), and supporting the enhancement of WCHN staff skills and knowledge.
Working for the WCH Pharmacy Department
As an employer of choice, the WCH Pharmacy Department provides opportunities and job satisfaction for employees by encouraging further education and professional development.