Synopsis

The Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network (VPCN) was formed in 2009 and has been through several iterations, before being closed by Safer Care Victoria at the end of 2022. In 2023 it was reformed by the paediatric sector in recognition of the significant role a clinical network has in improving the care of children across the State.

This Grand Round will chart the history of the VPCN, highlighting the myriad ways it has contributed to the care of children in Victoria and its potential to play an even more critical role into the future. We will also reflect on the role the Royal Children’s Hospital has to play in the work of the Paediatric sector across Victoria.

Speakers

Dr Annie Moulden is a paediatrician within the Quality and Strategy Teams at the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the previous Clinical Lead of the Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network

Associate Professor David Fuller is a paediatrician, Clinical Director of the Women’s, Children’s and Families Directorate, Barwon Health and current Clinical Lead of the Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network.