Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit Product Review

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I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit :
3.94 out of 5 based on 55 reviews.

Why you’ll love the new Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit …

For the Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit Product Review we asked mums to try this Spanish Style Salad that combines parsley, fetta and red onion, with a delicious pasta that’s coated in a rich tomato basil dressing.

All ingredients are packaged separately within the larger salad container for freshness and crunch.  So all you have to do is mix them together just before serving.

Here’s an awesome 10 minute, 1 pan dinner idea using the Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit

How easy is that?  No needing to buy (and prepare) all the separate ingredients!  Just tip into a bowl, mix and serve.

We think these Woolworths Salad Kits are a brilliant idea for those times when you’re asked to bring a salad along to a BBQ or party … or even a picnic!  And they are absolutely an inspired choice for busy weeknight dinners when you only have minutes to put dinner together.

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Published 9th December 2019


  • Experiment

    Okay so I experimented with the woolies Spanish style pasta today. I loved the experiment. I added chopped mushroom and leggos pasta sauce and mixed the salad kit... Oh yum the combination was amazing. I love to experiment with the woolies salad and they turn so good. The quality of ingredients is really fresh. Love it.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tastes great!

    Tastes great, easy to prepare!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love love love

    We absolutely loved this Spanish style salad kit. It was a great side to our easy barbecue dinner. I got 2 and used the other as a main for lunch the next day and it was wonderful. Definitely give it a try. Don’t hesitate they always sell out super duper fast at our local woolworths
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect for picnics

    This made a delicious and easy part of our picnic meal with the family. The dressing was lovely, and was a filling and fresh salad. Would definitely get this again!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect combo and time saving!

    We chose Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit as a side dish and they loved it. Everything was so easy to throw together in the container, my 12 year old enjoyed making it. There was just the right amount for our large family of 9. There was the right amount of chorizo, making it not too spicy for the kids to eat. I liked that the basil was pre shredded and not too overpowering, a good balance when mixed with the pasta.

    Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality and the ability to mix the salads in the container they came in anywhere. Great value for money and generous serving sizes. My kids were actually excited to have salads again. everything was in the right proportions, that there wasn’t too much of something and we were able to remove things we didn’t want or like. Extremely convenient.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Great size

    I live and my own i had this as aside for lunch and tea . Very convenient having a mix of pasta and salad,.Cant wait to try them all.. I thought they would be in the fruit and vegetables section with the other salads i had to ask a worker where they were , more signs would be good
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish Style Pasta Delight

    I decided to try the Spanish Style Pasta Salad from Woolworths because it basically contains everything I love. Pasta, Fetta cheese, red onions and parsley. I wasn’t sure how much I’d enjoy the pasta sauce but I was very pleasantly surprised. The rich tomato basil dressing was kind of tangy and it had great tomato flavour. Loaded with goodness and flavour packed indeed! I didn’t mix the ingredients together initially because I first wanted to taste the pasta on its own. When I mixed them altogether, it even tasted better. Yum! Call me lazy (if you must), but I love the convenience of having all the ingredients for a great salad in one kit. I served the salad with chicken and my whole family were impressed. They reckon I’m a pretty good chef (tee hee). I cannot wait to impress them with the rest of the Woolworths Deli Salad Kits in the range!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • So delicious!

    I didn’t get chosen for this review but I couldn’t go past this Spanish style pasta salad when I saw it reduced in Woolworths. We ended up having it with some inghams, extra lean turkey burgers and it was absolutely delicious! The pasta salad could definitely be eaten on its own as it has so much flavour. There definitely isn’t enough for 4 people but feeds at least 2 well. I like that some of the ingredients are packaged separately to the pasta salad to keep it extra fresh. I would highly recommend this Spanish style pasta salad, as it is bursting with different flavours! This is the second flavour, I have tried, in the new pasta salad range in Woolworths and can ultimately say that both of them were incredibly delicious and worth the splurge!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient healthy option

    The Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad kit is such a versatile salad which can be used as an accompaniment to chicken or barbeque meat or just on its own for a quick lunch. I really enjoy a nice salad but I'm often the only one wanting one so these kits are so convenient for me. I also enjoy trying new mixes because bland salads can be boring so this Spanish pasta salad was really appreciated. The tomato basil dressing was rich and delicous.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very nice

    My family simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolworths. All their salads are so fresh and easy to prepare. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads are reasonably priced and the quality is awesome. They are quite famous, grab them quickly. I love the parsley addition to it. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff like feta and spinach and ofcourse parsley. Recommend trying.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient

    I tried this for the first time on the weekend and i was surprised. I quiet liked it. It was convenient, easy and tasted nice. I liked that i could serve it from the bowl it come in, instead of having to dirty another dish. I would have liked a bit more of the flavoring. It was yum.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Experiment

    Okay so I experimented with the woolies Spanish style pasta today. I loved the experiment. I added chopped mushroom and leggos pasta sauce and mixed the salad kit... Oh yum the combination was amazing. I love to experiment with the woolies salad and they turn so good. The quality of ingredients is really fresh. Love it.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient healthy option

    The Woolworths Spanish Style Pasta Salad kit is such a versatile salad which can be used as an accompaniment to chicken or barbeque meat or just on its own for a quick lunch. I really enjoy a nice salad but I'm often the only one wanting one so these kits are so convenient for me. I also enjoy trying new mixes because bland salads can be boring so this Spanish pasta salad was really appreciated. The tomato basil dressing was rich and delicous.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spicey Spanish!

    This was so good. I just love how all the ingredients, every thing you will need, is packed in the one container. All items are individually wrapped too, to maintain quality and freshness. The rich tomato basil dressing is to die for, they should bottle that, they would make a fortune. Everything is chopped up. All you need to do is empty all ingredients in to a bowl and mix to combine. To save washing up, I mixed it all together in the container I bought it in. Fabulous side dish at a BBQ or for a quick dinner. Just add meat and chips. Everyone from Nan down to grandson loved it, clean plates all round. Well done Woolworths a product I will happily buy again and again
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Nice

    The woolies salad kits are nice and very convenient when you are in a hurry or just not game for making dinner or lunch. We have tried the Spanish style pasta kit a few times now. My hubby really likes the taste. It's not adequate for him as a full meal but yes as a side. The ingredients are always fresh and they are reasonably priced. I recommend this to all mums who need a break sometimes.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very nice

    My family simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolworths. All their salads are so fresh and easy to prepare. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads are reasonably priced and the quality is awesome. They are quite famous, grab them quickly. I love the parsley addition to it. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff like feta and spinach and ofcourse parsley. Recommend trying.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • great size

    I bought this salad from Woolworths when it was on sale. I think the size of this salad is perfect for a side for a bbq or dinner. Three out of the five of us liked the pasta salad while two were not as keen on the sauce flavouring. I think these salads are convenient, easy to carry on the go and generally pretty healthy.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tastes great!

    Tastes great, easy to prepare!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Tub of convenience

    This salad was delicious and so simple to create. You could add as much or as little of the extras that you want.

    I loved that you could also use the container as the serving bowl. And is resealable.

    The salad was very generous and went well as a side dish. The rocket was a little soggy but I added extra spinach leaves to bulk it out.

    I have bought this and a few others since!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenient

    Loved the top tray bc u could remove it and tip the top ingredients into the pack and pretty much just mix it all inside the pack meaning no dishes. Also u could close the lid on leftovers. I love that there is variety and the convenience and size of packs. Price was a bit high though for amount in pack.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • tasty but expensive

    I enjoyed this salad but my elderly mother thought it a bit spicy.

    I was able to get about 3 serves out of it as side dish or for lunch.

    The ingredients were of good quality and the sauce tasty.

    However I would not buy it regularly as I found the cost rather expensive.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Too rich in tomato sauce and barely any chorizo

    Shared this with my daughter as a side dish -which was fine for two people

    Pasta sauce as too overbearing and could hardly find any chorizo so therefore somewhat disporting
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style pasta salad kit

    Spanish style pasta salad kit was delicious the whole family loved it
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style pasta disappointing

    I have tried many of the Woolworths Deli salads. I enjoyed the other salads that I tried. I did not enjoy this one. I did not like the flavours in the tomato based pasta. I picked out the cherry tomatoes and feta to eat, but threw away the rest of the salad. My children, who ate the creamy chicken pasta, would not eat this one.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love love love

    We absolutely loved this Spanish style salad kit. It was a great side to our easy barbecue dinner. I got 2 and used the other as a main for lunch the next day and it was wonderful. Definitely give it a try. Don’t hesitate they always sell out super duper fast at our local woolworths
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect for picnics

    This made a delicious and easy part of our picnic meal with the family. The dressing was lovely, and was a filling and fresh salad. Would definitely get this again!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Full of flavour, convenient and healthy!!

    Very yummy, used it at Christmas as a side dish and everyone commented on it and asked if I made it and wanted the recipe haha! It has great chorizo and tomato flavour throughout. Every bite was very delicious and I’m going to continue to try al the other flavours.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish style let down

    Overall I found the Spanish style pasta salad to be a let down. The herbs were overpowering and took away from the idea of the salad. overall none of the family wanted to even try the salad after the first person. I do look forward to trying other salads within this range.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Review: Spanish Style Pasta Salad

    Dragging my kids through holiday madness to the local Woolworths was exhausting, especially after I tried to buy my kit online with my weekly shop. I was disappointed as the full range was not available. I finally selected the Spanish Style Pasta Salad and headed home. The clear packaging was appealing and as I opened the kit was pleasantly surprised that everything looked fresh. I combined the bits and pieces and replaced the lid to shake the salad. I felt like a Kardashian- fat ass and all! I was excited as it was one less meal I had to think about for that day. I sat down in anticipation and was unfortunately disappointed. The sauce was very strong and not pleasantly so. I had forgotten it was meant to have chorizo until about half way through when I found a tiny rogue square of a suspicious meat. I had to recheck the packaging to see what it was. I wasn't able to finish the salad as it just was not enjoyable. I would definitely try another salad but would not purchase this one again, especially not for $9.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Spanish salad review

    The salad kit was very convenient and made a colourful display when plated up. All the ingredients were fresh and the pasta was cooked perfectly with plenty of sauce but unfortunately I didn’t enjoy the flavour of the salad and I thought it was very expensive . The salad kit was supposedly to serve 4 people but I found it was a perfect serving for 2 people.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions

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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:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. 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.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • This is so true from my experience over the years.
    No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.

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  • Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens

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  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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