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Teen perspective: health messages and social media

The latest National Child Health Poll from the RCH investigates how young people are exposed to health information on social media.

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

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New Teen Health Info fact sheets now live

Our new fact sheets break down complex health topics into simple language for young people aged 12 to 25.

Teen Health Info is supported by the Good Friday Appeal.

Click here to read 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.

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Teen perspective: health messages and social media

The latest National Child Health Poll from the RCH investigates how young people are exposed to health information on social media.

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

Click here to learn more.

New Teen Health Info fact sheets now live

Our new fact sheets break down complex health topics into simple language for young people aged 12 to 25.

Teen Health Info is supported by the Good Friday Appeal.

Click here to read 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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Teen Health Info fact sheets

Health topics in simple language for young people aged 12 to 25.

Emergency Department status

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

Teen Health Info fact sheets

Health topics in simple language for young people aged 12 to 25.

Translation resources

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Telehealth appointments

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

Translation resources

Explore translated resources in over 22 languages.

Telehealth appointments

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

RCH News

- DonateLife Week – Mira’s Story
  12-year-old Mira’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) began before she was even born. “During pregnancy we discovered there was an abnormality with both her kidneys,” Katrina recalls. “We had no history or understanding of CKD - it was scary and overwhelming to be thrust into a medical world, that was very unknown.”
- Celebrating 20 years of Wallaby – Meet baby Noelle
  The Royal Children’s Hospital, Hospital in the Home program is celebrating 20 years of service, treating patients like baby Noelle who need specialist care in the comfort of their own homes.
- World Diabetes Week – Meet Jackson
  For 11-year-old Jackson and his family, managing Type 1 Diabetes has been a journey of learning, adjustment and teamwork.
- 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.

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RCH News

DonateLife Week – Mira’s Story
12-year-old Mira’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD) began before she was even born. “During pregnancy we discovered there was an abnormality with both her kidneys,” Katrina recalls. “We had no history or understanding of CKD - it was scary and overwhelming to be thrust into a medical world, that was very unknown.”
Celebrating 20 years of Wallaby – Meet baby Noelle
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Hospital in the Home program is celebrating 20 years of service, treating patients like baby Noelle who need specialist care in the comfort of their own homes.
World Diabetes Week – Meet Jackson
For 11-year-old Jackson and his family, managing Type 1 Diabetes has been a journey of learning, adjustment and teamwork.
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.

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.
- Join the journey as we Fly for the Kids
  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.

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Teen perspective: health messages and social media

New Teen Health Info fact sheets now live

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Teen perspective: health messages and social media

New Teen Health Info fact sheets now live

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Emergency Department status

Teen Health Info fact sheets

Emergency Department status

Teen Health Info fact sheets

Translation resources

Telehealth appointments

Translation resources

Telehealth appointments

The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital