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.
For 11-year-old Jackson and his family, managing Type 1 Diabetes has been a journey of learning, adjustment and teamwork.
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.
After six years of dedicated service, Dr Rowena Coutts will be stepping down from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Board and her role as Chair.
The Royal Children’s Hospital has been listed as an exposure site for a recently diagnosed case of measles.
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute are proud to lead Australia’s largest clinical and research program providing care for trans children, young people and their families.
