OUTREACH PROJECTSThe CBCA SA works with other groups and communities to engage the South Australian community with literature for young Australians and encourage children's reading
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Women's and children's Hospital Project
In 2019 the CBCA SA Branch identified the library in Hospital School SA, based in the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide as an outreach focus.
The Branch has supported the Hospital School Library with funds for resources, and is assisting with collection development and organization.
Members of the CBCA SA Committee are also part of an new Book Buddies program under the joint auspices of the Hospital School and the Arts in Health program of the Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation to bring children's literature to children in hospital.
Book Buddies are former teachers and teacher-librarians who read to and engage identified patients and children in wards and waiting rooms with books .
The Branch has supported the Hospital School Library with funds for resources, and is assisting with collection development and organization.
Members of the CBCA SA Committee are also part of an new Book Buddies program under the joint auspices of the Hospital School and the Arts in Health program of the Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation to bring children's literature to children in hospital.
Book Buddies are former teachers and teacher-librarians who read to and engage identified patients and children in wards and waiting rooms with books .
