Kalani beating rare condition one step at a time
Strapped to a miniature snowboard, seven-month-old Kalani Chandler is all smiles. Kalani was born with amniotic band syndrome, a rare condition that affects the limbs of a baby in utero.
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Little Henry all smiles after brain surgery
As 13-month-old Henry Ryswyk snuggles into mum Maren’s arms, it’s hard to miss the scars of what the little boy has been through. The little fighter, from Sale in East Gippsland, has just made it through the biggest battle of his short life — an operation known as a hemispherotomy to “disconnect” half of his brain.
Doctors look inside Sarah’s head to solve seizure mystery
When little Sarah Miguelez Gallardo is up and going, there’s no stopping her. The 22-month-old toddler is inquisitive. She climbs, she runs and she smiles all the way — despite the bandage wrapped around her little head.
Brave little battler on the hop
Mackenzie Butterworth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia seven months ago, after her parents noticed bruises appearing on her legs.
Learn About Butterflies Day: Oscar and Oliver
As part of Neonatal Medicine at The Royal Children’s Hospital, the Butterfly ward- Newborn Intensive Care provides the best neonatal care for the sickest babies and infants from Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Celebrating our women: Kim Cartwright from the Education Institute
Today we speak to Education Consultant Kim Cartwright, about this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, which women inspire her, and how the Education Institute has changed over the past 150 years.
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.
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.
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.