The Booster Tag
The RCH has worked with RACV and TAC on a new tag on children’s clothing, helping parents identify when it may be the right time to take their child out of a booster seat.
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2020 Good Friday Appeal raises an incredible $18,200,000!
It’s been another record breaking Good Friday Appeal, raising $18,200,000 for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)! This was the first time in almost nine decades that the hospital was quiet on Good Friday, and it was the right thing to do.
Introducing the face of the 2020 Good Friday Appeal
Quinnie’s journey at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) started when she was just a few hours old, her dramatic arrival into the world something that parents Clare and Jarrod weren’t expecting.
Vale Tony Beddison AC
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our former Chairman, Tony Beddison AC, early Tuesday morning.
Supporting your child through the bushfires
Australia’s devastating bushfires have affected many families across Victoria. For children directly affected by bushfires this can be an extremely distressing and confusing time, and many parents are at a loss with how to best help their children.
Talking to children about what is happening in Australia
The current bushfires across Australia have raised anxieties for all Australians about how we will cope. Click here to read advice for children impacted by the bushfires and for those indirectly affected.
Staying safe these summer holidays!
Here’s some tips for parents to help avoid illness and injury in children when travelling. Because the last thing you need on holidays is a trip to the doctor!
Hormonal contraception – debunking common myths
There are a whole range of myths about contraception out there and we want to clear a few of them up.
New wonder drug treatment to help little Kiah lead a regular life
A priceless shot at a normal life has given Kiah Gracie the chance to dance with joy.
Surgeons remodel skulls of boys born with rare disorder
As soon as Sarah Hocking saw her third son born, she knew his first year of life was going to take a slight deviation.