Emily’s back on her feet

Emily Manolaros was admitted to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) after she collapsed at school on March 1. The five-year-old was paralysed by Guillain Barre syndrome.

Hanna’s chance to grow

Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) patient Hanna Hartley has scoliosis and was one of the first Australians to have a Phenix Rod inserted to straighten her curved spine and allow her to grow.

Milly’s winning smile

Milly Graham has been coming to The Royal Children’s Hospital since she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in May last year.

Coco’s in the best hands

Little Coco’s all heart after spending months at The Royal Children’s Hospital for a congenital cardiac defect.

Patients launch a love affair with reading

Patients and staff at The Royal Children’s Hospital swapped bandages for books and stethoscopes for stories to launch ‘National Year of Reading at the RCH’.

Charlotte can’t wait to start school

After being diagnosed with a kidney tumour early last year, Charlotte Stratford spent a lot of time at The Royal Children’s Hospital, and her charismatic character made her a hit with the nurses, doctors and staff at the RCH.