A joint statement from MCRI and the RCH
In light of recent displays of hatred in Melbourne, we affirm our belief that no child should experience discrimination or the threat of discrimination. Read our full statement.
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Champions for Children: Meet Lucy Dove
Meet Lucy who is the Nurse Unit Manager of Wombat—a newly established ward at the RCH!
Maggie shines a light on rare diseases
To recognise Rare Diseases Day, we spoke to Maggie’s mum Jess, who shared her experience of navigating her daughter’s rare condition, Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTC deficiency).
Introducing the faces of the 2023 Good Friday Appeal – Meet Aru
We are proud to announce one of the faces of this year’s Good Friday Appeal, Aru. Click here to read her story!
Introducing the faces of the 2023 Good Friday Appeal – Meet Arlo
We are proud to announce one of the faces of this year’s Good Friday Appeal, Arlo. Click here to read his story!
Olivia takes every hurdle in her stride
Twenty-one-month-old Olivia had the first of her three major cardiac surgeries at just seven days old.
Champions for Children: Meet Allied Health Assistants Marcus, Ellie and Georgia
Did you know that allied health assistants are in nearly every department in allied health? Let’s get to know the team.
Champions for Children: Meet Roxanne
When you think of the qualifications of a social worker, you don’t often think of accounting skills—yet that’s exactly where Roxanne Chen started
Vale Professor George C Patton MB BS MD FAAHMS FRANZCP FRCPsych
It is with great sadness that we advise that Professor George Patton passed away on Wednesday 7 December 2022.
RCH Emergency Department wait times
The RCH Emergency Department is currently experiencing unprecedented demand with a high number of presentations of extremely unwell children. We are asking families to seek alternative care this evening, where possible.