An innovative dishwasher from Australia’s most trusted appliance brand.
Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ Dishwashers are designed to make doing the dishes easier than ever before. The unique drawer based format has been designed with ergonomics in mind and minimises bending by requiring less movement to open, load and close.
✓ Ergonomic – as easy to open and close as a kitchen drawer, DishDrawer™ Dishwashers can be positioned at bench height requiring minimal bending.
✓ True Half Load – each drawer in a Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher operates independently and holds a true half load for guilt-free small washes and fast turnaround of your dishes.
✓ Flexible – a variety of wash programs and adjustable racking means DishDrawer™ Dishwashers can accommodate everything from fine glass and crystal to heavily soiled pots and pans.
✓ Quiet – running at a very low decibel rate, these dishwashers do their job without making a fuss.
This is the most convenient dishwasher I have ever used, no steam in my face when I open my drawers, double washes at once, fantastic for parties no mess at the end of the night. Everything fits in with ease and its simple to place in the dish tabs or the powder whichever you prefer. It has multiple settings to suit your lifestyle I prefer the eco wash cycle.
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The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
Never have my dishes been so clean! It so amazing. The dishwasher is such a great addition to the kitchen. There has not been one speck of food on any of the plates and cutlery. Everything comes out clean and dry! I would highly recommend this dishwasher to any one.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
The DishDrawer is so very quiet! We are now able to put the dishwasher on just as we go to bed without any disturbance. When we first had the DishDrawer installed we had to keep checking that it was still running as it was so much quieter than out previous dishwasher. This works perfectly with our lifestyle as we are now able to wake in the morning with all of the dishes done
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer has been the most fantastic addition to our busy kitchen. We pop the dishes in after breakfast and the kitchen bench is left all clean and tidy and by the time I return from school drop off the dishes are clean and dry and ready to unpack. It has certainly made me more efficient in my day. This is a must have for all busy households.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
The look and design is fantastic. Our kitchen is a little dated. As a result the new DishDrawer is clearly to “fanciest” item in there. The new design is very sleek and simple.
I like how simple the DishDrawer is to use. Extremely user friendly from the first time we used it. Just can’t fault it.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
The small drawer comes in very handy when we only have a few small meals or for cleaning the children’s dishes. This has taken the hassle out of either having to leave dirty dishes for long enough to have enough to fill a full load, or having to hand wash the smaller meals. Couldn’t be happier with our new DishDrawer!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
Its a must have for all kitchens. The double drawer really makes life a lot easier. Using the top drawer, means we run the dish drawer once a day when it is full but not over loaded. As a result there is no wastage or spoilage. The other advantage to the top drawer mean you don’t have to bend your back. My family are all tall people so this is an advantage that is not lost on us!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We have owned a Fisher & Paykal Double Dish-Draw Dishwasher for almost 5 years and it is amazing! I love that it has an easy to use child lock so my toddler cannot interfere with a wash cycle. Dishes come out beautifully clean 99% of the time, and it fits a huge amount inside - more than you might think. I love that we can run just one draw at a time, and feel this saves some water.
The only downside is you can't use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
A great feature of the double drawer is you can separate really filthy items, and things that only need a light clean, like cups, and glasses. They hold so much, having two drawers. They are so silent when working too. The double drawer by Fisher and Paykel has been around for years, and the latest models are incredibly environmentally friendly. I like that you can adjust amount of rinseaid to suit your water harshness. Another great point, is that you should only use powder in your dishwasher, as the tablets can clog the pipes after frequent use.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
One of my favourite features is the fast wash option as with a busy family, I’m forever trying to get things done in a hurry, especially the washing up. Popping on the Fast Wash option means the washing up is done in no time and I don’t have to worry about having no clean dishes to use.
The Extra Dry option is also a huge helping hand. My old dishwasher didn’t dry anything properly, so I was forever drying all the plates, cutlery and glasses before putting them away. This problem is long gone with the Extra Dry option – all the kitchen items come out dry and ready to put away.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
This is the most convenient dishwasher I have ever used, no steam in my face when I open my drawers, double washes at once, fantastic for parties no mess at the end of the night. Everything fits in with ease and its simple to place in the dish tabs or the powder whichever you prefer. It has multiple settings to suit your lifestyle I prefer the eco wash cycle.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We have owned a Fisher & Paykal Double Dish-Draw Dishwasher for almost 5 years and it is amazing! I love that it has an easy to use child lock so my toddler cannot interfere with a wash cycle. Dishes come out beautifully clean 99% of the time, and it fits a huge amount inside - more than you might think. I love that we can run just one draw at a time, and feel this saves some water.
The only downside is you can't use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
A great feature of the double drawer is you can separate really filthy items, and things that only need a light clean, like cups, and glasses. They hold so much, having two drawers. They are so silent when working too. The double drawer by Fisher and Paykel has been around for years, and the latest models are incredibly environmentally friendly. I like that you can adjust amount of rinseaid to suit your water harshness. Another great point, is that you should only use powder in your dishwasher, as the tablets can clog the pipes after frequent use.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I love the double dish drawer. I got to know the product really well, as we had them at work - and they were awesome. We had three in our work kitchen, and the drawer action is smooth, the power and water use very economical, and the price is affordable. I like that smaller families have the option to not have to put on a massive dishwasher with few dishes in it. A quality Fisher and Paykel product!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I love my Fisher & Paykel, the best thing apart from how clean it gets everything is being able to use only 1 drawer when I need to as I usually have just my husband and myself. It really comes into its own when I have the grandkids, family and friends over, it's a real workhorse - Economical, smart and super clean results
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I've never in my life had a dishwasher. I've always been the family dishwasher. I never realised how much easier life would be with a dishwasher, so I kept putting off buying one. So glad I bought this one. It looks great in my kitchen. It's super quiet. Very low on water consumption, important cos we are on rank water. And everything comes out shiney and squeaky clean
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I love, love, love the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer and I seriously miss my old one. When we buy a house down the track I'll be making sure to get another. It's great to be able to have a dishwasher in use and still be able to fill the second draw. You need never have dirty plates on the kitchen bench AT ALL. It's great. The only problem that I did have is that some of the larger cooking pots didn't quite fit into the DishDrawer but I think there are probably other regular dishwasher models that wouldn't fit them either.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I have to mention what wonderful materials have been used to make this fisher and paykel dishwasher - I have had this dish washer for a few months now and it's so easy to clean - especially the pull out draw - it's like they have coated it in silicone so it's easy to wipe clean. No spills tend to stick, which makes my life a lot easier!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We've had friends over today and my kitchen looks as clean as it did before they arrived! By throwing everything straight in top drawer of the dishwasher and putting it on straight away, half the clean up was already completed! Then, leftover glasses and dessert dishes went in the bottom drawer and I've got my feet up while the dishwasher does the hard work! I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new dishwasher!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
My experience with the Fished and Paykel Dish drawers has been incredibly positive. This dishwasher is a great size for a family and once I adjusted and tweaked the shelving etc to my liking, it really does work well for my families needs. I love how you can customise how you want the layout of your shelves to suit your familes needs.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We have had our dish drawers for over 12 years since we built our house and I cannot imagine ever going back to one door dishwasher. The convenience of running multiple cycles during a day and not leaving caked on dirty dishes waiting for it to fill up like a one door is great. Fantastic for parties and party prep. I love it so much so that in our new house we are going to build we are going to do 3 drawers, 2 in the kitchen and one in the butler pantry and we will also do the 2 side by side not one under each other.
Highly recommend.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We had our first party on the weekend since have the new dishdrawer installed. The dual drawers is fantastic. I cleared the table after entrée and threw everything in the smaller drawer. I turned it on as its so quiet no one even noticed. After desert everything went straight into the larger drawer. I turned that on also. This kept our kitchen looking clean and it meant by the time our guests left the dishes were already spotless and dry!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
With my last dishwasher, I was forever playing tetris trying to fit my big pots and pans in, and most of the time, I would give up and wash them all by hand.
In the Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher, I can adjust the racks and flatten them down completely, which means I can fit all my large pots and pans in without any problems. This saves me a huge amount of time as it means I don’t have to hand wash them all or worry about them breaking any plates or glasses I have included in the wash.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
With 3 kids we go through ALOT of plates, bowls, cups and cutlery everyday and my fabulous double dishdrawer dishwasher keeps up with us so well! Most of the kids stuff is plastic and my old dishwasher never managed to get them dry, I had to use a tea towel as I was packing away, but this is another thing that the fisher & paykel double dishdrawer has saved me time on! I no longer have to dry before putting away, even the plastics come out dry!
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new dishwasher.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
We love to entertain but one of my least favourite parts of having friends over is the clean up afterwards as there’s normally plates, cutlery and glasses EVERYWHERE! Enter the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer Dishwasher!
After each course we just popped everything in the drawers and voila – no mess, no fuss! Then once everyone had left, I popped the dishwasher on and everything was taken care of. The kitchen was tidy (no dirty plates lying around), and I knew we’d have sparkling results in the morning, ready for the breakfast rush.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
Never have my dishes been so clean! It so amazing. The dishwasher is such a great addition to the kitchen. There has not been one speck of food on any of the plates and cutlery. Everything comes out clean and dry! I would highly recommend this dishwasher to any one.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
After a good 3 weeks of solid dual dishwashing - I thought I might try and clean the filter area as I noticed some residue on some dishes in a few of my most recent washes. I found it really challenging trying to remove the racks from both the dish drawers....and I think it's because of the compartment where you put the dishwashing powder and rinse-aid....it stops the racks from easily lifting out so you can access the filter....sad face.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
I own quite large wine glasses and the design of my previous dishwasher made it difficult to stack them, so I would often wash them by hand which was a very fiddly process.
The flexible racking of the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer Dishwasher means I can adjust the height of the racks and include all sorts of glasses in the wash, whether they are stemless drinking glasses or my favourite long-stemmed wine glasses.
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
The ability to do smaller loads more frequently means my kitchen benches aren't cluttered up with a heap of dirty dishes! It also means that I can quickly turnaround dishes that I've used for lunch, and they're ready for me to use at dinner, without feeling guilty about running a normal sized dishwasher that's half full. It's such a great timesaver for my family and allows me extra time with the kids, instead of being stuck washing the dishes by hand!
Would you recommend the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher?
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever used
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has all the features I want out of a dishwasher
The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ Dishwashers are designed to make doing the dishes easier than ever before. The unique drawer based format has been designed with ergonomics in mind and minimises bending by requiring less movement to open, load and close.
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The look and design is fantastic.
I like how simple the DishDrawer is to use. Extremely user friendly from the first time we used it. Just can’t fault it.
8:30 am
A great addition to the kitchen!
11:39 am
Its a must have in every Kitchen
10:06 pm
Perfect for my families needs
The only downside is you can't use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.
7:42 pm
They hold heaps!
4:41 pm
Fast Wash and Extra Dry
The Extra Dry option is also a huge helping hand. My old dishwasher didn’t dry anything properly, so I was forever drying all the plates, cutlery and glasses before putting them away. This problem is long gone with the Extra Dry option – all the kitchen items come out dry and ready to put away.
8:10 pm
Safe slide sensational
7:11 pm
Fisher & Paykel Double Dishwasher
10:06 pm
Perfect for my families needs
The only downside is you can't use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.
7:42 pm
They hold heaps!
7:37 pm
So economical!
10:26 pm
A winner whether 1 drawer or 2..........5+
1:40 pm
Dishwashers dream
11:07 am
I moved house and I miss my double DishDrawer
5:11 pm
Love the materials used...
6:04 pm
Brilliant when you're entertaining!
4:31 pm
Great Family Dishwasher
2:44 am
I love my F & P double drawer dishwasher
Highly recommend.
6:42 am
The perfect entertaining!
4:53 pm
Fits the pots and pans
In the Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher, I can adjust the racks and flatten them down completely, which means I can fit all my large pots and pans in without any problems. This saves me a huge amount of time as it means I don’t have to hand wash them all or worry about them breaking any plates or glasses I have included in the wash.
2:27 pm
Plastics come out dry!
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new dishwasher.
4:47 pm
Perfect for when friends come over!
After each course we just popped everything in the drawers and voila – no mess, no fuss! Then once everyone had left, I popped the dishwasher on and everything was taken care of. The kitchen was tidy (no dirty plates lying around), and I knew we’d have sparkling results in the morning, ready for the breakfast rush.
3:24 pm
Its amazing!
11:30 pm
A bit tricky....
4:45 pm
It fits my favourite wine glasses!
The flexible racking of the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer Dishwasher means I can adjust the height of the racks and include all sorts of glasses in the wash, whether they are stemless drinking glasses or my favourite long-stemmed wine glasses.
7:43 am
Efficiency plus!
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