The Royal Children’s Hospital has been experimenting with a novel program. It’s helping sick kids stay in touch with their classmates using a colourful orb.

Ten-year-old Shaunna Miller was admitted to hospital with septicaemia, pneumonia and diabetes, and was placed in an induced coma to help with her recovery.

Once out of the worst of it, Shaunna began using the orb to connect with her classmates.

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