12-year-old Mira’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) began before she was even born. “During pregnancy we discovered there was an abnormality with both her kidneys,” Katrina recalls. “We had no history or understanding of CKD – it was scary and overwhelming to be thrust into a medical world, that was very unknown.”
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Hospital in the Home program is celebrating 20 years of service, treating patients like baby Noelle who need specialist care in the comfort of their own homes.
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.
