Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease as a baby, James has been receiving care from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) team since he was just six days old. By the time he was five, it became clear that he would need a kidney transplant. But despite numerous family members stepping forward to offer their kidneys, none were a match.
For 11-year-old Jackson and his family, managing Type 1 Diabetes has been a journey of learning, adjustment and teamwork.
Johnson and Hussain are regulars at the RCH – diagnosed with an inherited blood disorder called Sickle Cell Disease.
There are many reasons and motivations for becoming a nurse. At The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) we’re proud to provide dedicated pathways for newly graduated Registered Nurses to become competent and confident professionals.
The Victorian Government has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital Board, effective 1 July 2025.
Meet Shefani, one of the JRMOs (Junior Registered Medical Officers) that have just joined The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) have been getting their hands dirty, growing herbs and vegetables for the hospital’s kitchen, feeding hundreds of children every day.
Every child should have access to the care they need, care that is tailored to them.
But we know that many of the 5.5 million people living with disability (ABS, 2022) face significant barriers in accessing health care and often have poorer health outcomes compared to people without disability.
After six years of dedicated service, Dr Rowena Coutts will be stepping down from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Board and her role as Chair.
The Royal Children’s Hospital has been listed as an exposure site for a recently diagnosed case of measles.
