As schools prepare return to in-classroom learning for 2022, the Victorian government has strongly recommended that students and staff test themselves for COVID twice weekly. But what is the best way to preform a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on your child?

Director of General Medicine at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Dr Sarah McNab, joined Raf Epstein on ABC’s Drive to explain the best strategies for parents preparing for RATs to become a regular feature of schooling life.

January 28, 2022. By grapsac

Students have their own questions about their staged return to on-site learning. So, 9News put them to Dr Margie Danchin, paediatrician and immunisation expert, and Dr Anthea Rhodes, paediatrician and Director of the RCH National Child Health Poll. Hear their answers on 9News. 

October 19, 2021. By grapsac

Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at the RCH, talks about the new primary school mask mandate on ABC’s Drive with Raf Epstein. Listen to the full interview on the ABC website. 

October 9, 2021. By russoca

Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at the RCH, talks to The Age about masks in classrooms for children. Read the full article on The Age website.

October 9, 2021. By russoca

Professor Nigel Curtis, Head of Infectious Diseases, speaks to The Guardian about the rates of long COVID in children.

September 28, 2021. By staffom

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) knows it’s important to keep our community up-to-date about COVID-19. So, we’ve created a range of resources including fact sheets and videos to help keep you informed. 

September 22, 2021. By grapsac

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. We’ve collated a number of helpful resources to help support your child’s mental health.

September 22, 2021. By grapsac

Dr Shidan Tosif speaks to 7 News about the Rhinomed Junior, a new device making it easier for children to get a COVID-19 test. 

September 18, 2021. By grapsac

Director of Mental Health, Dr Ric Haslam, and Coordinator of Clinical Psychology, Dr Alice Morgan, share their top tips parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health. 

September 18, 2021. By grapsac

Director General of Medicine Dr Sarah McNab talks about the COVID-19 vaccine and children on ABC’s Drive with Raf Epstein. 

September 18, 2021. By grapsac