The RCH’s Dr Georgia Paxton has been inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women on International Women’s Day.

The Honour Roll of Women acknowledges and celebrates hundreds of extraordinary women and the long lasting contributions they have made to Victoria, and more broadly, Australia.

“Dr Georgia Paxton is the Head of the Royal Children’s Hospital Immigrant Health Service. She has dedicated more than a decade to improving the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in an increasingly challenging environment,” Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence Fiona Richardson said.

“Today we recognise Georgia’s outstanding work as we induct her into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.”

In 2011, Georgia led the Victorian Government Refugee Status Report. In 2014, she assisted the Human Rights Commission Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention.

“Refugee health is complex and challenging,” RCH CEO Christine Kilpatrick said. “Georgia’s determination to improve the bigger picture has seen her become a trusted voice in the field. Georgia has also earned the support of high calibre opinion leaders including the late Malcolm Fraser.”

On behalf of RCH staff, patients and families; we sincerely congratulate Dr Georgia Paxton on the achievement.