Gender dysphoria: what is it and can it be treated?
Dr Michelle Telfer explains the finer points of gender dysphoria and the benefits of treatment for gender variant young people.
RCH News
Living with cystic fibrosis: Zoe’s story
Zoe and her mum, Trish, tell us about their journey, living with CF.
The RCH Heritage Project #2: First Look at the Archives
The second installment from the Context Heritage team on their mission to bring RCH history into the present and future.
Little Teeuw’s first taste of health
Teeuw was born missing part of his esophagus; a condition called esophageal atresia. We spoke to Teeuw’s mum, Emmy, about their RCH journey.
RCH Emergency Department
The RCH Emergency Department is experiencing an unprecedented number of presentations. To avoid a lengthy waiting period of 4-6 hours, RCH Emergency Department doctors are advising the community to have faith in their local health services.
Volunteer Week 2014: Honouring our play therapy helpers
12–18 May is National Volunteer Week—our chance to honour the amazing contribution made by the 400+ people who donate their time, skills and enthusiasm to the RCH.
Bringing our history to life
The RCH heritage project team brings you the first of its regular updates in bringing our history into the present and future.
Maddy’s story – living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a congenital condition that affects connective tissues. Read Maddy’s story here, and watch her presentation to Melbourne University Medics Paediatric Society.
Celebrating our nurses
Today is International Nurses Day – we’re celebrating our wonderful nurses and taking a look at the diversity of our nursing team at The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Surgeon’s visit to literally put smiles on kids’ faces
RCH Plastic Surgeon Dr David Chong heads to Peru with Operation Smile to perform life-changing reconstructive surgery on young people and children born with facial deformities.