Translated COVID-19 resources
The RCH has made key information about COVID-19 available in a number of community languages, including Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Punjabi, Hindi and Vietnamese.
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Staying safe at home
The home is the most common place for children to be injured, and with kids currently spending more time at home than usual, many parents may be considering how to make their child’s environment as safe as possible.
Celebrating our women: Professor Ruth Bishop
Each day this week we’ve shared stories from women, both past and present, who have had an impact on the RCH throughout our 150-year history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Professor Ruth Bishop’s leading, dedicated and inspiring work in improving the health and saving the lives of so many children across the world.
Celebrating our women: Neurosurgeons Wirginia Maixner, Alison Wray and Juliet Clayton
Today, we speak to neurosurgeons Wirginia, Alison and Juliet about the strides they have made in a traditionally male dominated field and how they support each other.
Treatment of gender dysphoria in children and young people
The Royal Children’s Hospital welcomes RACP position. Click to read the full statement.
Celebrating our women: Penny Fowler, Chairman of the Good Friday Appeal
For 150 years, the RCH has grown from strength to strength due to the generous philanthropic support of our community. Today, the spirit of generosity lives on through Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s granddaughter, Penny Fowler, Chairman of the Good Friday Appeal. Penny shares why her grandmother is one of her biggest inspirations and her favourite Good Friday Appeal memories.
Celebrating our women: Dr Christine Cunningham, Deputy Chairman of the RCH Board
Today, we hear from Dr Christine Cunningham, Deputy Chair of the RCH Board, on the leadership positions she holds within the RCH and how she seeks to empower the women in her life.
Celebrating our women: Phyllis and Amy from Volunteer Services
At The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), we are inspired daily by the achievements and contributions made by our staff, volunteers and community. Today, we look at the amazing contribution that volunteers have made to the RCH since our inception, and speak to current volunteers Phyllis and Amy who between them, have volunteered at the hospital for 60 years.
Family violence expected to increase following bushfire crisis
Australia has just endured a horrific start to the bushfire season, and many communities and families are now grappling with the devastating aftermath. Unfortunately, for some people, increased family violence is an added trauma to deal with at this already difficult time.
Consumer Choice Award 2019 winner – Anne Shipp
Anne Shipp has won the Consumer Choice award for the second time!