A Ward Grandparent is a specially trained volunteer who spends quality time with a child to enhance the psychological health and well being of children and infants who are unable to be fully supported by parents during periods of hospitalisation. Find out more.
The new Royal Children’s Hospital opened in late 2011. See inside the hospital’s Main Street, inpatient wards and research and teaching spaces in brand new virtual tours. Plus, find useful information about the new hospital in the 'Your Guide' booklet and a Visitor Map and directory. Find out move..
For 140 years nurses have been providing leadership in paediatric nursing at The Royal Children's Hospital. In 2012, more than 1,400 nurses work in a variety of roles - clinical practice, management, research, advanced practice and education. Thank you to our dedicated nursing team. Find out more..
The Royal Children's Hospital has a lead role in paediatric training in Victoria. An Information Evening about Junior Medical Resident Officer positions for 2013 will be held at RCH on 31 May. More information about paediatric training and medical positions in 2013 is now online. Find out more.
This year's Good Friday Appeal raised a record $15,820,640.78 for the RCH. Thank you for your generous support. Patients, families and staff enjoyed a very special Good Friday, with visits from sports stars, TV personalities, furry friends and other guests, including the Easter Bunny. Find out more.
Surgeons have performed Australia's first paediatric intestinal tranplant at The Royal Children's Hospital, giving 13-year-old Mohamed a second chance at life. Above: Mohamed, in high spirits, recovering after transplant surgery. Read more and view photo gallery.
The National Year of Reading 2012 is transforming the RCH into a place of prose and poetry for eager readers and literature lovers. Visits from authors, silent reading flash-mobs, poetry slams and an RCH Book Group—we’ve got lots in store for patients, families and staff. Find out more.
Mind Over Matter Month asks you to help us support children living with type 1 diabetes through June
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A perfect way to spend an afternoon – shopping arts and crafts at our fundraising market in Malvern on 30 June.
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