Associate Professor Valerie Sung has worked at the RCH as a junior doctor since 2001, and as a general paediatrician since 2010. She has a passion for caring for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Her research on childhood hearing loss is proudly supported by the Good Friday Appeal.
Each year on the third Tuesday of March, the RCH celebrates World Social Work Day to highlight the achievements of social workers, raise the visibility of social work services, and to promote the contributions of the profession to individuals, families, and the wider community.
The Good Friday Appeal is proud to announce one of the faces of this year’s campaign, Alex Wyatt. Click here to read his story!
The Good Friday Appeal is proud to announce one of the faces of this year’s campaign, Isla Magann. Click here to read her story!
Epilepsy is one of the most common and well-known neurological disorders out there, affecting one in approximately 200 children. However, what many people may not know about the condition is that there are multiple types of Epilepsy, and some are incredibly rare—just ask four-year old Mikayla.
The following information has been provided as advice for parents and carers only. The Royal Children’s Hospital does not use the specified infant formulae. Click here for more information.
At 13-weeks pregnant, Kristin and Lianne discovered that their son was facing a complicated congenital heart disease called atrioventricular septal defect and that he would require open-heart surgery at just three-months old. Read Alfie’s inspiring journey here.
No child should experience discrimination or the threat of discrimination. Our research and clinical work tell us that trans and gender diverse children and adolescents are some of the most vulnerable in our community. They need and deserve our support, our respect, and our protection.
The RCH will be proudly participating in this year’s Midsumma Pride March to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community. In this week’s #ChampionsforChildren profile, we spoke to Tram, a psychiatrist working in the RCH Gender Service, to hear about why she marches with pride.
Summer is the season for many of us to relax and spend time with family, and often that means having fun in or around water. Unfortunately, summer is also the peak time for drownings in Australia. Click to learn some important steps we can take to help keep kids safe in the summer months and all year round.
