Most Recent Alum-inar – Jim Wilkinson

Jim Wilkinson was introduced by Ruth Wraith, past President and gave an outstanding presentation via zoom to about 25 participants.  As Ruth summarised Jim took us on an amazing journey talking about the history of cardiology and intervention right through to the current day. With lots of images he talked about the social context, the … Continued

Vale Helene Wood

Dr Helene King (Wood) MBBS FANZCA. Born 1934 Died 13 Feb 2022 The President and executive of the Alumni were saddened to learn of the death last weekend of Dr Helene King (nee Wood) who was an anaesthetist at RCH from 1964, in the early years after the Hospital moved to Parkville. She worked with … Continued

AGM and President’s report 2021

AGM and President’s Report 2021 AGM 9 November 2021   The AGM of the Alumni Association was held via Zoom on 9th November at 6.30 pm. The meeting was chaired by Ms Ruth Wraith OAM, the President. There were 29 members present and apologies were received from 10 members. The President’s report for the year was presented … Continued

“Way Back When” Podcast – RCH History

The Alumni Executive has, over the past year, been working with “Way Back When Consulting Historians”, an Oral History company, and the outcome is that a podcast has been created. By clicking on the link below this illustration: You will hear a discussion about the early history of the hospital, with archival material including the … Continued

Vale Don Cameron

Donald James Stuart Cameron MB BS FRACP PhD 05/04/47 – 16/10/21 The president and executive were greatly saddened to learn of the death of Professor Don Cameron. We had been aware that he been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer a few months ago but he continued to be actively involved with Alumni matters and attended functions … Continued