News items have been archived; please here to go to RCH in the news 2007.

1 December 2007.

Patients who are wheelchair-bound or with restricted mobility can now enjoy the hospital playground with the launch of a wheelchair swing at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Donated and installed by Variety the children’s charity and FirmWare Technologies, the Liberty Swing is in the Children’s Garden at the rear of the hospital, and accommodates children in … Continued

2 October 2007.

Campbell Gowers is lucky to be alive.  Four years ago, when he was only seven years old a CT scan at The Royal Children’s Hospital revealed he had a giant basilar apex aneurysm which is very rare in children.  Surgeons at the RCH told his parents, Belinda and Norman, that without surgery there was a … Continued

2 October 2007.

The pioneering work of Professor Garry Warne of the Royal Children’s Hospital has been recognised by Health Minister Daniel Andrews at a major Victorian healthcare award ceremony. Announcing the winner of the Minister’s Award for outstanding individual achievement at the annual Victorian Public Healthcare Awards tonight, Mr Andrews said the work of Professor Warne had … Continued

6 September 2007.

An innovative approach to outpatient care that has seen waiting times for orthopaedic services slashed at the Royal Children’s Hospital has been recognised by Health Minister Daniel Andrews at a major Victorian healthcare award ceremony. Announcing the winner of the Innovation in workforce design category of the annual Victorian Public Healthcare Awards tonight, Mr Andrews … Continued

6 September 2007.

An innovative Royal Children’s Hospital program helping chronically ill children who have “grown up” at the hospital to “graduate” to adult care has won a Victorian Public Healthcare Award. Health Minister Daniel Andrews tonight announced the hospital’s Transition Program had won the Excellence in Continuity of Care award. Until the hospital implemented the program at … Continued

6 September 2007.

Dancing with the Stars’ resident judge Paul Mercurio visited the RCH neonatal unit today to meet families and staff and some of our sickest infants. Paul is gearing up for his role as Master of Ceremonies at the ‘Celebration of Life’ Gala Ball on 6th September.  He met some amazing little fighters on his walk … Continued

29 August 2007.

Five-year-old Jamie-Lee Bula has returned to her home in Fiji seizure free thanks to the expertise of staff at The Royal Children’s Hospital and the generosity of donors from the Variety Children’s Medical Missions – South Pacific. Jamie-Lee was experiencing epileptic seizures and was not able to receive adequate treatment near her home.  Her seizures … Continued

2 July 2007.

Victoria’s sickest infants are now being cared for in a brand new $6.3m neonatal unit at The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Premier Steve Bracks and Minister for Health Bronwyn Pike officially opened the unit today and met families and babies during a tour of the unit. The unit has moved to the 3rd floor of the … Continued

26 June 2007.

Bidders at the American Women’s Auxiliary (AWA) Annual Gala Ball on June 22nd will have the chance of a lifetime – an opportunity to bid at auction for a ride in the Holden Airship while supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital. The successful bidder and three friends will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the airship over the … Continued

1 June 2007.