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.
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.
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.
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.
For families of children with food allergies, returning to school or childcare comes with a much longer list of reminders and to dos.
The League of Former Trainees and Associates (LOFT) would love to hear from any nurses who trained or worked at the RCH in previous years.
The RCH Education Institute worked with adolescent patients to produce a book about culture and traditions.
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.
In this blog, three very brave mothers who are part of the RCH Bereavement Group, share their stories.
Bailey has lived with epilepsy since the age of nine, but his quality of life has improved significantly thanks to Vagus Nerve Stimulation.
