Did you know our psychologists also work with children with chronic and complex pain conditions to help them cope? In celebration of Psychology Week, we sat down with RCH Psychologist Fiona to find out how she works with our patients and why being a florist was her backup career.
Australian parents are in support of COVID-19 testing for kids with 79 per cent understanding the important role it plays in stopping the spread, however, despite these high levels, many parents think twice before getting their child tested, the latest RCH National Child Health Poll has found.
In our latest Champions for Children profile, we sat down with Warwick Teague, lead burns surgeon and Director of the RCH Trauma Service, to learn more about fire safety and first aid, and how to prevent burns injuries.
To mark World Teachers’ Day on October 30, we caught up with Special Needs Teacher, Andy, to find out about his typical day at the RCH and how the RCH Education Institute team has responded and adapted to the many challenges this year has presented.
This week is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Awareness Week – a week dedicated to raising awareness, creating hope, and promoting the need for a cure on behalf of those living with EB.
Tropical skin diseases and common skin conditions like scabies could be a feature of the past. At least, that’s what Paediatrician Daniel Engelman is hoping to achieve with his Churchill Fellowship.
Today marks Intersex Awareness Day! Intersex is a normal part of human diversity and The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is proud to support intersex patients and the intersex community.
Australian children with some of the most rare and complex health conditions are set to benefit from the RCH’s new specialist Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Service established this year to simplify and streamline care for patients and their families.
Congratulation to Paediatrician Margie Danchin, who was recently awarded The Bob and June Prickett Churchill Fellowship to optimise COVID-19 and routine vaccine acceptance and uptake.
October 16, 2020
