Shops and businesses across the western suburbs are showing their support for Western Health, by placing authorised collection boxes on their countertops. The grassroots fundraising campaign is raising money and generating awareness by encouraging people to deposit their loose change to raise vital funds for their local hospitals.

A new era for health in the west has commenced with construction of the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital kicking off on March 26 with the official 'sod turning'.

For the bargain hunter, there are few things more fun than shopping at the local opportunity shop to find the perfect piece for the home, or that discarded designer outfit. As well as repurposing unwanted items and raising money for local charity, the local op shop is a place where you can discover that most treasured possession.

After an extensive search, a new Chair has been appointed to the board of Western Health's fundraising arm, the Western Health Foundation.

Almost 1,000 people completed the inaugural WalkWest Virtual Landmarks Challenge (VLC) last month raising over $140,000 in support of Western Health.

A pioneering surgeon in Melbourne's west and one of Footscray Hospital's most revered figures, Mr Kendall Francis sadly passed away last month at the age of 93​.