Matthews, Dr Rae Nanette (27/1/28-13/10/19) The Alumni Association were saddened to learn of the death of Dr Rae Matthews at the age of 91. Rae was a Clinical Haematologist and Oncologist who worked both at The Royal Children’s Hospital (between 1967 and her retirement in 1991) and at The Queen Victoria Hospital. She was involved … Continued
Hon Justice Jennifer Coate AO Former Judge of the Family Court and former Commissioner for the Institutional Response to Royal Commission on Child Sexual Abuse “Children: The need to be seen and heard“ The Oration was delivered to a large audience of hospital staff, Alumni members and members of the Collins family. Justice Coate was welcomed by … Continued
Alumni Newsletter July 2019
Julian Clarke AM, the former CEO of News Corp and former chairman of the RCH Foundation, was the guest speaker at the Alumni luncheon on July 2nd, which was attended by more than 30 members and guests in the boardroom of the RCH Foundation. As a newspaper man, he said, he had given careful thought … Continued
Several Alumni members were honoured in The Queen’s Birthday Honours: We congratulate:- Professor Ruth Bishop AO, who was awarded AC (Companion in the general division) “For eminent service to global child health through the development of improved vaccines for paediatric gastroenteritis, and to medical research.” Dr David McCredie, who was awarded AM (Member in the … Continued
We thank John Rogers and Ruth Wraith for these details about Ann Morgan: Morgan, Ann OAM (23/4/1926 – 17/4/2019) Ann Morgan, MBBS DCH, died on 17 April 2019. She will be remembered as a founder and leader in the field of parent and infant mental health and the many people that benefited from her teaching, … Continued
Dr John Robert Kelly 11.4.1926 – 21.1.2019 The Alumni Executive regret to record the recent death of Dr John Robert Kelly. Dr Kelly was a highly regarded Dermatologist who was a founder member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and served for a number of years as its chief censor. He was head of the … Continued
