Epilepsy is one of the most common and well-known neurological disorders out there, affecting one in approximately 200 children. However, what many people may not know about the condition is that there are multiple types of Epilepsy, and some are incredibly rare—just ask four-year old Mikayla.
At 13-weeks pregnant, Kristin and Lianne discovered that their son was facing a complicated congenital heart disease called atrioventricular septal defect and that he would require open-heart surgery at just three-months old. Read Alfie’s inspiring journey here.
No child should experience discrimination or the threat of discrimination. Our research and clinical work tell us that trans and gender diverse children and adolescents are some of the most vulnerable in our community. They need and deserve our support, our respect, and our protection.
The RCH will be proudly participating in this year’s Midsumma Pride March to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community. In this week’s #ChampionsforChildren profile, we spoke to Tram, a psychiatrist working in the RCH Gender Service, to hear about why she marches with pride.
Summer is the season for many of us to relax and spend time with family, and often that means having fun in or around water. Unfortunately, summer is also the peak time for drownings in Australia. Click to learn some important steps we can take to help keep kids safe in the summer months and all year round.
Have you always wanted to work in paediatric nursing but are currently working in the adult sector? Now is your chance to pursue a new opportunity and start the next chapter in your career!
The safety of our patients, staff and community remains our priority, and in line with the Victorian Government’s mandate, new screening processes are now in place at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).
This week is Psychology Week, and we are celebrating the important role psychology plays here at the RCH. Click here to read Rose’s experience.
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated each year to improve children’s welfare and promote awareness among children worldwide.
Today marks World Prematurity Day, a day observed globally on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the impact it has on families. To recognise the day, we chat to one of our Butterfly Ward nurse coordinators, Polly St John, about caring for our littlest patients.
