The American Women's Auxiliary (AWA) was founded in 1931 with the primary objective of providing fundraising and volunteer services to the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) of Melbourne. The AWA is also a social group, gathering in members' houses or at venues around the metro Melbourne area for fun and friendship.
Our membership is made up of women who are American citizens or who are the spouse/de facto partner of American citizens and women of other nationalities living in Melbourne who are friends of Americans.
What We Do
Each year the AWA Board confers with the RCH Auxiliary Office to determine the RCH's most urgent needs, usually an item of medical equipment. The Board discusses the merits of each proposal, makes a selection and then votes to confirm that which will be the goal of fundraising for the current year. Since 1931, the AWA has raised over $4 million to provide much needed equipment to the RCH. Over the years, the equipment has not only contributed towards the recovery of many children, but has helped to save young lives as well.
Members of the AWA also contribute volunteer services to the RCH by staffing the Auxiliary Gift shop two days a month and throwing craft parties once a month in the Starlight Room.
Along with raising funds and contributing volunteer services, the AWA has various activities and events to promote friendship and create a social support system among all our members.
About the AWA 