Monthly Archives: October 2011

Magnetic attraction gives Matthew chance to stand tall

Seven-year-old Matthew Brown has scoliosis and is too young to have spinal fusion surgery that would permanently correct the bend in his back. But his scoliosis places pressure on his heart, which is also compromised by a genetic disorder of his connective tissue known as Marfan syndrome. In September 2011, Matthew was one of the … Continued

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Finnan’s Gift unveiled

Former Winter Olympian Alisa Camplin and her husband Oliver Warner presented a remarkable gift to The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne (RCH) today in memory of their son Finnan. Alisa and Oliver visited the RCH to unveil a $300,000 state-of-the-art echocardiology scanning machine, purchased with funds generated by the couple’s appeal, Finnan’s Gift. Finnan Maximus Camplin-Warner … Continued

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Her Majesty The Queen will open the new RCH

After much speculation, Her Majesty The Queen finally announced she would officially open the new Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) on Wednesday 26 October. RCH CEP Professor Christine Kilpatrick says the new hospital is thrilled The Queen has chosen to visit the hospital and officiate the event . “This is a great privilege and a clear … Continued

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Meerkats at home in new RCH

A mob of nine Meerkats are set to brighten the lives of seriously ill children at the new Royal Children’s Hospital. The Honourable David Davis, MP. Minister for Health and Ageing officially welcomed the meerkats into their new home on the weekend. The meerkats enclosure is situated inside the Specialist Clinics area of the new … Continued

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Premier unveils hospital’s state-of-the-art ‘creature’ comforts

Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu today unveiled the stunning landmark artwork in the new Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). Affectionately named ‘Creature’, the whimsical sculpture by Melbourne artist Alexander Knox is 14 metres tall and located in the hospital’s five storey atrium that is the centrepiece of Main Street, which runs through the … Continued

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