RCH Immigrant Health Service

Victoria has experienced an influx of asylum seeker children with significant health needs. The RCH has been working proactively – and thinking outside the square – to manage and promote the health of refugee children and families.

Recovering from childhood stroke

In July 2012 14-year-old Corey, a talented footballer, headed off to a weekend AFL match with his dad. That afternoon he was being rushed to the RCH after suffering an AVM and stroke.

Infections are going down

Single rooms provide patients and families added privacy and space during their stay at the RCH, but it’s the added extras patients don’t receive that also improve their experience in hospital.

Casper The Great

To anyone who knows and loves him four-year-old Casper is known as ‘Casper the Great’, and it’s no wonder. Read his inspiring story in this blog.

The fight to save Jaylee

At eight-years-old Jaylee survived a severe life-threatening infection. After a long battle, and with the help of a world-class intensive care and cardiac surgery team, Jaylee is now on the road to recovery.

The RCH Bereavement Group

In this blog, three very brave mothers who are part of the RCH Bereavement Group, share their stories.