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Hope at last for ‘butterfly children’
In an Australian first, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has delivered groundbreaking gene therapy to a child
living with severe Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), offering new hope to families affected by this devastating
condition.
A visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
We were pleased to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) on Tuesday, 14 April.
Media release: Parents in the dark about teens’ nicotine use
New research reveals a troubling rise in teen nicotine use, with nearly half of parents unaware their child is using nicotine products. The latest National Child Health Poll shows 12 per cent of teens currently use nicotine and most display signs of dependence, yet many want help to quit.
Tommy the fearless farm boy
An accident left then six-year-old Tommy with nine broken bones in his feet, but he never let that hold him back.
Mia’s road from silence to smiles
When two-year-old Mia was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, her world changed. With holistic care at The Royal Children’s Hospital, she found hope, play and strength to thrive.
AI Ambient Scribe at the RCH
We’re introducing AI Ambient Scribes in selected areas of the hospital. These tools help our clinicians focus more on children and families during appointments and less on the computer.
International Day of People with Disability: Josh’s story
When Josh* and his mum arrived in Australia earlier this year, everything felt new and overwhelming. Settling into a new country is challenging for any family, but even more so when your child has autism and an intellectual disability.
Only two months after landing, Josh began experiencing behaviours of concern. Unsure where to turn, his mum brought him to the RCH Emergency Department (ED).
Emma’s story
Emily’s world shifted in an instant when she learnt, on her birthday, that her newborn daughter Emma had cystic fibrosis (CF).
Chief of Medicine named as finalist for Human Rights Medal
Congratulations to Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Chief of Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) who has been named by the Australian Human Rights Commission as a finalist for the 2025 Human Rights Medal.