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.
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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: Professor Ruth Bishop
Each day this week we’ve shared stories from women, both past and present, who have had an impact on the RCH throughout our 150-year history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Professor Ruth Bishop’s leading, dedicated and inspiring work in improving the health and saving the lives of so many children across the world.
Celebrating our women: Neurosurgeons Wirginia Maixner, Alison Wray and Juliet Clayton
Today, we speak to neurosurgeons Wirginia, Alison and Juliet about the strides they have made in a traditionally male dominated field and how they support each other.
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.
Celebrating our women: Helen Codman from Nursing Education
Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, we’ll be sharing stories throughout the week about women within The Royal Children’s Hospital community who inspire us and who have contributed to our rich history. Today we profile Helen Codman from Nursing Education.