Cochrane Library opens its pages to WCH and Australia

The Cochrane Library – internationally recognised as the best single source of reliable healthcare information – is now available to all Australians. We are one of the few countries in the world to offer free internet access to this important health resource and, being available to consumers and practitioners alike, is expected to change the … Continued

Celebrating 10 years of life-saving technology

Three special children and their families will meet for the first time at the Royal Children’s Hospital on Sunday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the use of High Frequency Ventilators (HFV) at the hospital – technology that saved their lives. Minister for Health, the Hon. John Thwaites will join Daniel 10, Mikaela 8 and … Continued

Why do children stutter? Searching for the causes of stuttering.

A research program aiming to find out what causes stuttering in children will be established following a donation of $300,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital from Mr Philip S. Myer. Research will be conducted at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and led by clinicians and researchers from the hospital’s Speech Pathology Department. The RCH/MCRI program … Continued

Comic talent, Rod Quantock to launch ‘Young People’s Art Exhibition’ at the Royal Children’s Hospital tomorrow

On Tuesday 1 October, one of Melbourne’s most recognisable comic talents, Rod Quantock will be the special guest to officially open the Young People’s Art Exhibition at the Royal Children’s Hospital. To run from Tuesday 1 to 5 October, the Exhibition consists of around 200 pieces of artwork by young people around Victoria, including patients … Continued