Congratulations to Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Chief of Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) who has been named by the Australian Human Rights Commission as a finalist for the 2025 Human Rights Medal.
Assoc. Prof. Telfer was chosen as a finalist for her advocacy for trans and gender-diverse young people and for shifting the national conversation towards including compassion and evidence-based care.
A paediatrician, and expert in adolescent medicine, Assoc. Prof. Telfer brings courage and compassion to every aspect of her work, and her leadership has been instrumental in improving the research and clinical care of all children, in particular trans and gender diverse children and adolescents.
Simply put, the work she leads saves lives, and we couldn’t be prouder of this nomination.
Associate Professor was named alongside fierce advocates for justice, self-determination and climate, with the winners to be announced on 12 December.
3 comments for “Chief of Medicine named as finalist for Human Rights Medal”
Sanjay Patel
Congratulations Michelle on this nomination. Well-deserved for your tireless advocacy for trans and gender-diverse young people. You persevered when so many others would have given up. Thank you on behalf of so many young people, their families and carers, and their friends!
eileen kelly
makes me proud to work here knowing there are such caring and strong people helping others
Elleni Bereded Samuel AM
Congratulations, Michelle!
I’m so delighted to hear that you’ve been named a finalist for the 2025 Human Rights Medal. What a truly well-deserved recognition. Your compassion, integrity, and tireless commitment to human rights and equitable healthcare continue to inspire all of us.
Warmest congratulations on this outstanding achievement!