National Youth Week – ChIPS
There are many ways in which the RCH celebrates and supports young people, and one of those is The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program.
Latest Posts
Little buddies all heart
The playful nature and cheeky smiles of Abigail McDonald and Penny Jones hides the stories of two girls with broken hearts.
Cory’s selfless gift
A terminally-ill Victorian teenager has made an inspirational final wish – to donate his life-savings to the Good Friday Appeal.
Lara gets a new chance at life from her tiny brother
Asher Nelson was just 24 hours old when his big sister Lara was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Now, almost three years later, he could be the key to saving her life.
Claire’s miracle surgery
Surgeons at the RCH have performed an incredible surgery that will give eight-year-old Claire full use of both her legs.
Little Rison holds out hope for gift of life
Every day Rison Gamage’s parents wake praying this will be the day of his rebirth, that he will be given a new liver and the gift of life.
Emily’s story is all heart
RCH neonatologist Dr Julie Gunn became an RCH parent when her baby girl Emily was born with congenital heart disease and spent time on Butterfly (Newborn Intensive Care).
Luca’s back on his feet, no sweat
Luca Luvera is back walking almost a year to the day since losing his leg to cancer.
Our amazing boy Jakob
Jakob is our amazing little boy, who happens to have an undiagnosed genetic disorder. Read more in this blog written by Jakob’s mum, Dani.
Life on the upswing after Jed’s big battle
Brave little Jed underwent two major heart surgeries and then went on to battle cancer, all before his first birthday.