Vale David Alexander McCredie AM 15 June 1926 – 17 November 2020

The Alumni executive were saddened to learn that David McCredie MD BSc FRACP has died after a short illness. He studied science and medicine at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 1949. He joined the Children’s Hospital as a Resident Medical Officer in 1951 and after further training in Melbourne and overseas, he became Second … Continued

AGM and President’s Report 2020

AGM 10 November 2020   The AGM of the Alumni Association was held via Zoom on 10 November at 12.00 noon. The meeting was chaired by Ms Ruth Wraith OAM, the President. There were 32 members present and apologies were received from 10 members. The President’s report for the year was presented by Ruth Wraith. … Continued

The recent Alum-inar with Lynn Gillam

Prof Lynn Gillam AM On Wednesday October 28th 100 members and guests enjoyed a highly informative and thought provoking “Zoom” meeting with an excellent talk followed by active discussion about what information can and / or should be give to children about their condition. The meeting was opened by the President of the Alumni, Ms … Continued

Recent Alum-inar – 22 Years in China

The last Alum-inar took place on September 10th, with nearly fifty members and guests joining the event by Zoom. Ed Smith, Director of the RMH Foundation and son of the late Dr Arnold Smith, talked about his 22 years living and working in China. He was welcomed by the President of the Alumni, Ruth Wraith, … Continued

A report on the second Alum-inar —-

Wed 8th July 2020 Researchers Behaving Badly Prof David Vaux,  Former Deputy Director Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI).   The second “Alum-inar” was well attended with more than 50 members and guests from around Australia and overseas joining via Zoom for an excellent talk by Professor Vaux which was hosted by Ruth Wraith (President … Continued