PAEDIATRICIAN Mark Nethercote works in a great team and cohesive unit, passionate about caring for their young patients, but says their work environment must move with the times. Ballarat Health Services Base Hospital children’s ward has leading technology, magical corridor lighting and bright wall murals. Space is cramped, interiors a little outdated, and plans for the new ward will modernise facilities in a completely practical child-friendly way.
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“You only have to go and visit places like the (Royal) Children’s Hospital to see the difference,” Dr Nethercote said. “We’d like to have the same modern new facilities here. We have a working relationship with them and share a lot of paediatric complex cases.”
Run Ballarat, in its fifth year, donates registration fees to the Base children’s ward redevelopment. Almost 2000 participants, including 68 in the new three-kilometre run/walk, have already signed up for the October 23 event.
To volunteer or register, visit runaustralia.com.au.
