At three weeks old, Reggie was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after not passing her newborn hearing screen. She was given hearing aids in an effort to provide auditory stimulation and to prepare her for cochlear implants.
Meet Eddie. The four-year-old loves Spiderman, construction vehicles, his little sister Annie and zooming around in his walker. He’s also got his very own superpower!
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) honours the life and legacy of Edward ‘Durham’ Smith AO, who passed away peacefully on 21 August 2025, aged 103. Durham was a pioneer in paediatric surgery and a deeply respected figure across the RCH community. His contributions spanned decades, including thousands of life-changing operations for children, as well as … Continued
12-year-old Mira’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) began before she was even born. “During pregnancy we discovered there was an abnormality with both her kidneys,” Katrina recalls. “We had no history or understanding of CKD – it was scary and overwhelming to be thrust into a medical world, that was very unknown.”
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Hospital in the Home program is celebrating 20 years of service, treating patients like baby Noelle who need specialist care in the comfort of their own homes.
Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease as a baby, James has been receiving care from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) team since he was just six days old. By the time he was five, it became clear that he would need a kidney transplant. But despite numerous family members stepping forward to offer their kidneys, none were a match.
For 11-year-old Jackson and his family, managing Type 1 Diabetes has been a journey of learning, adjustment and teamwork.
Johnson and Hussain are regulars at the RCH – diagnosed with an inherited blood disorder called Sickle Cell Disease.
There are many reasons and motivations for becoming a nurse. At The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) we’re proud to provide dedicated pathways for newly graduated Registered Nurses to become competent and confident professionals.
The Victorian Government has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital Board, effective 1 July 2025.
