WIRF & King Edward Memorial Hospital Op Shop

WIRF & King Edward Memorial Hospital Op Shop Located on the lower ground floor of KEMH, the friendly volunteer run WIRF Op Shop stocks pre-loved clothing for babies and women.

All proceeds help our mission to support research for improved health of women, preterm birth and gynaecological diseases. The Women & Infants Research Foundation's (WIRF) Opportunity Shop at King Edward Memorial Hospital is a great place to grab a quality bargain or donate your nearly new baby and maternity items. Our Op Shop is located on the lower ground floor of the hospital near to the cashie

r. WIRF coordinates nearly 100 volunteers who work tirelessly to support the Foundation, the hospital and patients and Staff at King Edward Memorial Hospital. In addition to this, we have over 300 community knitters and sewers who make specialised garments for use in the hospital’s special care nursery, and comfort blankets for the oncology patients. Our Op Shop accepts pre-loved women's and babies clothing into a donation bin located outside the Op Shop. All donated, pre-loved items go a long way toward helping the patients of our hospital source much needed clothing for themselves and their babies, and assist WIRF to conduct essential research studies into women and infants health.

As part of the 102.5 ABC Perth Knitting for Newborns campaign supporting WIRF's Baby Bundles and Women's Care Packages p...
08/07/2026

As part of the 102.5 ABC Perth Knitting for Newborns campaign supporting WIRF's Baby Bundles and Women's Care Packages programs, the spotlight is on the dedicated health professionals who support women, babies, and families every day, and the difference these care packages make during some of life's most challenging moments.

Yesterday, King Edward Memorial Hospital social workers Anita and Gillian joined ABC Perth to share insights into the vital role social workers play in supporting women, babies, and families through times of challenge, change, and uncertainty.

Their colleague Mel also spoke with presenter Amber Cunningham about her own experience of giving birth at just 23 weeks' gestation, an experience that inspired her to become a social worker at the hospital.

"No one prepares you for having a premature baby," Mel said.

"I love the emotional support that I can provide families in the NICU – I think that's my favourite part of my job."

🎧 Listen to the full interview: https://www.abc.net.au/.../social-workers-kemh/106890258

🧶 Learn more about the Knitting for Newborns campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.abc.net.au/perth/knitting-for-nicu/106644812

A heartfelt thank you to the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons team and everyone in our community supporting this wonderful campaign.

Your generosity will help provide comfort, practical support, and care to women, babies, and families when they need it most.

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🧶 Help keep a newborn wrapped in warmth this winter 💙 We are proud to partner with ABC Perth and Jo Trilling’s Afternoon...
01/07/2026

🧶 Help keep a newborn wrapped in warmth this winter 💙

We are proud to partner with ABC Perth and Jo Trilling’s Afternoons Program to support vulnerable mums and babies through the Knitting for Newborns campaign.

🧸🧶🧥Whether you knit a blanket, cardigan or teddy bear, or donate essential items for mums and newborns, your kindness can make a real difference to families facing difficult circumstances.

✨ Every gift provides warmth, comfort and care when it's needed most.

🔗 Visit the ABC Perth website for donation details and a full list of requested items: https://www.abc.net.au/perth/knitting-for-nicu/106644812

As WIRF celebrates its 50th anniversary, we are incredibly grateful to Jo Trilling, the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program, and our wonderful community for helping us support families in need this winter.

📸 Photo and credit: ABC Perth’s Amber Cunningham is teaching Jo Trilling and Oliver Peterson to have a go at knitting ABC Perth

25/06/2026

WIRF is incredibly grateful to Jo Trilling, the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons team and everyone in the community who is supporting the Knitting for Newborns campaign.

Your kindness will help bring comfort and practical support to mums and babies when they need it most. Thank you from the bottom of our WIRF hearts. 💙

A big shout out to long-time WIRF volunteers Deb Salomone (featured in this video) and Liz Chidlow who have been volunteering with the Baby Bundles program for more than a decade and have helped ensure thousands of families receive vital support during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

25/06/2026

102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Afternoons presenter Jo Trilling needs your help to knit blankets, cardigans and teddy bears for babies in need.

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 We're excited to share that 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program presenter Jo Trilling has launched a Knitti...
25/06/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 We're excited to share that 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program presenter Jo Trilling has launched a Knitting for Newborns campaign in support of the Women and Infants Research Foundation's Baby Bundles and Women's Care Packages programs.

During a special interview with long-time WIRF volunteer Deb Salomone, Jo called on the community to help support vulnerable mums and babies by knitting blankets, cardigans and teddy bears, or by donating essential items.

Every year, WIRF's Baby Bundles and Women's Care Packages provide comfort, dignity and practical support to families facing unexpected challenges at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

💙 Learn more about the Knitting for Newborns campaign and listen to Jo's interview with Deb here: https://wirf.com.au/.../news/abc-knitting-for-newborns/

As WIRF celebrates its 50th anniversary, we are incredibly grateful to Jo Trilling, the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program, and our wonderful community for helping us support families in need this winter.

Thank you from the bottom of our WIRF hearts ABC Perth

📷 Photo of Jo Trilling with a Baby Bundle courtesy of ABC Perth.

Thank you to Jo Trilling and the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program for helping us celebrate the Women and Infants Resea...
23/06/2026

Thank you to Jo Trilling and the 102.5 ABC Perth Afternoons Program for helping us celebrate the Women and Infants Research Foundation's 50th anniversary year!

We were delighted to have WIRF CEO Deb Portughes join Jo on her program yesterday to reflect on 50 years of improving the health of women, babies, and families through research, education, and care.

This morning, Jo and members of the 102.5 ABC Perth team visited King Edward Memorial Hospital to meet some of the incredible NICU health professionals and dedicated WIRF volunteers who make such a difference to families’ lives every day.

A huge thank you to ABC Perth for helping us share WIRF's story and celebrate this important milestone with the community.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch up here https://lnkd.in/gJnqrwwn

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🛍️ Give a Little, Help a Lot 💜Looking for a simple way to support women, babies, and families across WA?Donate to the WI...
15/06/2026

🛍️ Give a Little, Help a Lot 💜

Looking for a simple way to support women, babies, and families across WA?

Donate to the WIRF & KEMH Op Shop ✨

We rely on your donations of near-new baby, maternity, and women’s clothing to keep our shelves stocked and our mission moving forward. Every item you give helps fund essential research and care through the Women & Infants Research Foundation.

👗 Shopping with heart
Our Op Shop is filled with beautiful, pre-loved baby clothes, maternity wear, and women’s fashion—plus hand-knitted garments and everyday essentials, all at affordable prices.

Run by a team of passionate volunteers, it’s a place where generosity meets purpose—and where every purchase gives back.

📍 Located on the lower ground floor, Centenary Wing at KEMH (next to the Cashier’s Office)
🕙 Open Monday to Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💳 EFTPOS only

Come shop, donate, or simply say hello—we’d love to see you!

☕ WIRF Café: More than just a coffee break ☕Tucked inside the main corridor of King Edward Memorial Hospital, the WIRF C...
11/06/2026

☕ WIRF Café: More than just a coffee break ☕

Tucked inside the main corridor of King Edward Memorial Hospital, the WIRF Café is your go-to for fresh coffee, delicious snacks, and a welcoming pause in your day.

But this café does more than serve—you’re also supporting life-changing research and care for women, babies, and families with every purchase.

So next time you need a pick-me-up, pop by for a coffee that truly cares. 💜

Congratulations to our CEO, Deb Portughes, on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of he...
08/06/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Deb Portughes, on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her outstanding service to the community.

As WIRF celebrates its 50th anniversary year, we are incredibly proud to see Deb's decades of dedication recognised through one of Australia's highest honours.

For more than 24 years, Deb has worked across the not-for-profit sector, helping organisations create meaningful change and lasting impact. Over the past decade, she has led WIRF's mission to improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, and families through research, education, and advocacy.

Under her leadership, WIRF has grown its impact nationally and internationally, supporting research that has improved health outcomes, reduced preterm birth, and demonstrated the power of research to change lives.

Deb's passion for bringing people together around a common purpose, creating opportunities for others, and strengthening communities has inspired so many people along the way.

Please join us in congratulating Deb on this well-deserved recognition. We thank her for her leadership, vision, and commitment to improving the futures of women, babies, and families.

Learn more about Deb’s contributions to our community, including her efforts to protect Australia's unique wildlife, here👉http://wirf.com.au/.../news/national-honour-for-wirf-ceo/

Congratulations Deb!

Australian Wildlife Conservancy Australian Honours and Awards Governor-General of Australia Australian Government

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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
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