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RSV immunisation clinic now open!

These school holidays, pop down to the RCH for your child’s RSV immunisation at our newly opened pop-up clinic.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the primary cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.

Please review the current eligibility criteria on the Department of Health website.

Click here to make a booking.

Flu vaccine plans

The latest National Child Health Poll investigates if Australian parents plan to vaccinate their children against influenza in 2025 and their level of knowledge about the flu vaccine.

Kids Health Info and the RCH National Child Health Poll are supported by the Good Friday Appeal.

Click here to learn more.

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

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Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

The RCH offers telehealth video-consultation for families from rural and regional Victoria or interstate. Usually, this is for known patients for follow-up appointments. This can be in your home or with your local doctor.

Click here to find out more.

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RSV immunisation clinic now open!

These school holidays, pop down to the RCH for your child’s RSV immunisation at our newly opened pop-up clinic.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the primary cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.

Please review the current eligibility criteria on the Department of Health website.

Click here to make a booking.

Flu vaccine plans

The latest National Child Health Poll investigates if Australian parents plan to vaccinate their children against influenza in 2025 and their level of knowledge about the flu vaccine.

Kids Health Info and the RCH National Child Health Poll are supported by the Good Friday Appeal.

Click here to learn more.

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Click here to learn more or sign up

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Click here to find out more.

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Emergency Department status

View the Emergency Department status page for a real time guide to how busy we are.

Telehealth appointments

Access to RCH telehealth for patients, families, interpreters and external callers.

Emergency Department status

View the Emergency Department status page for a real time guide to how busy we are.

Telehealth appointments

Access to RCH telehealth for patients, families, interpreters and external callers.

Translation resources

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in over 22 languages.

RCH National Child Health Poll

Learn more about the big issues in contemporary child and adolescent health by exploring our latest polls.

Translation resources

Explore translated resources in over 22 languages.

RCH National Child Health Poll

Learn more about the big issues in contemporary child and adolescent health by exploring our latest polls.

RCH News

- Supporting the next generation of Graduate Nurses
  There are many reasons and motivations for becoming a nurse. At The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) we’re proud to provide dedicated pathways for newly graduated Registered Nurses to become competent and confident professionals.
- Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO appointed as Board Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital
  The Victorian Government has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital Board, effective 1 July 2025.
- Champions for Children: Meet Shefani
  Meet Shefani, one of the JRMOs (Junior Registered Medical Officers) that have just joined The Royal Children’s Hospital.
- Green thumbs up for hospital kitchen garden project
  Patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) have been getting their hands dirty, growing herbs and vegetables for the hospital’s kitchen, feeding hundreds of children every day.
- Dr Rowena Coutts, RCH Board Chair, steps down
  After six years of dedicated service, Dr Rowena Coutts will be stepping down from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Board and her role as Chair.
- Measles alert
  The Royal Children's Hospital has been listed as an exposure site for a recently diagnosed case of measles.
- Care for trans and gender diverse children and young people
  The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute are proud to lead Australia’s largest clinical and research program providing care for trans children, young people and their families.
- Vale Professor Glenn Bowes AO
  We are greatly saddened by the loss of Professor Glenn Bowes AO, Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics. His visionary leadership, profound commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents, and great humanity have left an indelible mark on the Melbourne Children’s Campus, the University and the wider community.
- Champions for Children: Meet Emily
  Meet Emily, the senior clinician specialising in Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) at Gatehouse, the RCH’s free, voluntary Specialist Sexual Assault Service. “I help to break down barriers to accessing specialist sexual assault services for children at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. I also help children, young people, and their carers identify ways to disrupt … Continued
- The RCH welcomes Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer
  The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is delighted to welcome Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer.

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RCH News

Supporting the next generation of Graduate Nurses
There are many reasons and motivations for becoming a nurse. At The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) we’re proud to provide dedicated pathways for newly graduated Registered Nurses to become competent and confident professionals.
Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO appointed as Board Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital
The Victorian Government has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital Board, effective 1 July 2025.
Champions for Children: Meet Shefani
Meet Shefani, one of the JRMOs (Junior Registered Medical Officers) that have just joined The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Green thumbs up for hospital kitchen garden project
Patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) have been getting their hands dirty, growing herbs and vegetables for the hospital’s kitchen, feeding hundreds of children every day.
Dr Rowena Coutts, RCH Board Chair, steps down
After six years of dedicated service, Dr Rowena Coutts will be stepping down from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Board and her role as Chair.
Measles alert
The Royal Children's Hospital has been listed as an exposure site for a recently diagnosed case of measles.
Care for trans and gender diverse children and young people
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute are proud to lead Australia’s largest clinical and research program providing care for trans children, young people and their families.
Vale Professor Glenn Bowes AO
We are greatly saddened by the loss of Professor Glenn Bowes AO, Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics. His visionary leadership, profound commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents, and great humanity have left an indelible mark on the Melbourne Children’s Campus, the University and the wider community.
Champions for Children: Meet Emily
Meet Emily, the senior clinician specialising in Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) at Gatehouse, the RCH’s free, voluntary Specialist Sexual Assault Service. “I help to break down barriers to accessing specialist sexual assault services for children at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. I also help children, young people, and their carers identify ways to disrupt … Continued
The RCH welcomes Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is delighted to welcome Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Support Us

- Transforming the lives of children with rare and complex conditions
  Help raise $4.5 million to establish advanced therapies at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Bring hope and a brighter future to sick kids by donating or fundraising today.
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  One doctor, one plane, one mission: Join Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg’s journey as he navigates Australia solo by plane to raise funds for advanced therapies at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

RSV immunisation clinic now open!

Flu vaccine plans

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

RSV immunisation clinic now open!

Flu vaccine plans

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Emergency Department status

Telehealth appointments

Emergency Department status

Telehealth appointments

Translation resources

RCH National Child Health Poll

Translation resources

RCH National Child Health Poll

The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital