The Royal Children's Hospital : The Royal Children's Hospital

Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Our Australian-first model of care improves the experience for patients with chronic and complex medical needs by simplifying their healthcare journey.

Click here to read more about the Complex Care Hub.

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Australia’s first paediatric intestinal transplant recipient, Mohamed El Shazly, has had an incredible journey at the RCH.

Click here to read his story, told in his own words.

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.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to providing an environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and where their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.

Click here to find out more about our Commitment to Child Safety.

Ask Dr Margie

Right now we’re talking about: Types of childhood rash and how to treat them.

Click here to watch Dr Margie's blog.

Screen time and kids: What's happening in our homes?

The latest Australian Child Health Poll on screen time has the answers.

Click here to find out what parents said.

Download the My RCH app

The app is an interactive guide to help you know what to expect during your stay, and navigate the RCH world.

Click here to learn more and download.

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Click here to learn more or sign up

Kids Health Info

Kids Health Info is dedicated to providing quality, up-to-date paediatric health information that you can depend on. Over 300 factsheets on topics that are important to you and your child, it’s free and available 24-hours a day, when and where you need it.

Click here to read more

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Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Our Australian-first model of care improves the experience for patients with chronic and complex medical needs by simplifying their healthcare journey.

Click here to read more about the Complex Care Hub.

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Australia’s first paediatric intestinal transplant recipient, Mohamed El Shazly, has had an incredible journey at the RCH.

Click here to read his story, told in his own words.

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Click here to find out more.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to find out more about our Commitment to Child Safety.

Ask Dr Margie

Right now we’re talking about: Types of childhood rash and how to treat them.

Click here to watch Dr Margie's blog.

Screen time and kids: What's happening in our homes?

The latest Australian Child Health Poll on screen time has the answers.

Click here to find out what parents said.

Download the My RCH app

The app is an interactive guide to help you know what to expect during your stay, and navigate the RCH world.

Click here to learn more and download.

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Click here to learn more or sign up

Kids Health Info

Click here to read more

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Your guide to the RCH

Kids health information

Clinical practice guidelines

My RCH
Portal

Your guide to the RCH Children’s health information Clinical practice guidelines My RCH Portal

About the Creature

Creature, a 14-metre tall, whimsical sculpture forms the centrepiece of Main Street. Its kind eyes gaze at a beautiful butterfly gently flapping its wings—a reassuring signal to children that the RCH is a friendly place where little things are cared for.

Artist Alexander Knox created the sculpture and worked with a construction team to install it in the hospital.

Meerkats

The RCH is home to a mob of cheeky and inquisitive meerkats, whose open air enclosure is located in the Specialist Clinics waiting area on Ground floor (Beach).Their enclosure replicates their natural habitat. Melbourne Zoo staff care for them and provide meerkat education sessions every day.

The meerkat mob entertain everyone and provide a great distraction and learning experience for children when they visit hospital.

Aquarium

Our two-storey coral reef aquarium is visible from Emergency on Lower Ground (Underwater) and Main Street. It is stocked with around 25 species of fish, including maroon clownfish, black butterfly fish, Queensland yellowtail angel fish and a Blue Linckia sea star.

The tank holds 153,000 litres of water and is looked after by Advanced Aquarium Technologies who feed the fish and keep the tank clean.

About The Royal Children's Hospital

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

RCH News

- Thirsty work at the RCH
  Fasting before surgery can be tricky, but the RCH is helping by reducing the time children need to fast.
- Thunderstorm asthma: are you prepared?
  Ahead of this year’s grass pollen season we are encouraging anyone who thinks they might be at risk of a sudden asthma attack to have an appropriate action plan and medication on hand.
- First-time mothers uncertain about vaccinating their children
  A new study, led by Dr Margie Danchin, has revealed first-time mums are more hesitant about vaccinations compared to mothers with children.
- Grandparent role a natural fit for ‘Nana’ David
  If you're interested in volunteering at the RCH, maybe a ward grandparent role is right for you!
- A day in the life: Michelle and Ruby
  Art Therapist Michelle told us what a typical day looks like with her dog Ruby, who helps children and families cope with the trauma of sexual assault.
- Yves takes out top prize for cardiology
  RCH Cardiac Surgeon Yves d’Udekem has been awarded the most prestigious Australian and New Zealand cardiology award – the 2017 RT Hall Prize.
- Mohamed shares his incredible journey
  Australia’s first paediatric intestinal transplant recipient, Mohamed El Shazly, writes about his incredible journey.
- Quick Q&A: Father’s Day
  We asked some patients how they're going to spoil their dad.
- Speech Pathology keeps Darcy on track
  Jess Garioch and Beau Hederics' first-time parent experience wasn’t as straight-forward as most.
- Mick has completed the trip of a lifetime!
  RCH Paediatrician Dr Mick Creati has cycled 4,000km's across Australia to raise money for young people living with chronic illness.

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RCH News

Thirsty work at the RCH
Fasting before surgery can be tricky, but the RCH is helping by reducing the time children need to fast.
Thunderstorm asthma: are you prepared?
Ahead of this year’s grass pollen season we are encouraging anyone who thinks they might be at risk of a sudden asthma attack to have an appropriate action plan and medication on hand.
First-time mothers uncertain about vaccinating their children
A new study, led by Dr Margie Danchin, has revealed first-time mums are more hesitant about vaccinations compared to mothers with children.
Grandparent role a natural fit for ‘Nana’ David
If you're interested in volunteering at the RCH, maybe a ward grandparent role is right for you!
A day in the life: Michelle and Ruby
Art Therapist Michelle told us what a typical day looks like with her dog Ruby, who helps children and families cope with the trauma of sexual assault.
Yves takes out top prize for cardiology
RCH Cardiac Surgeon Yves d’Udekem has been awarded the most prestigious Australian and New Zealand cardiology award – the 2017 RT Hall Prize.
Mohamed shares his incredible journey
Australia’s first paediatric intestinal transplant recipient, Mohamed El Shazly, writes about his incredible journey.
Quick Q&A: Father’s Day
We asked some patients how they're going to spoil their dad.
Speech Pathology keeps Darcy on track
Jess Garioch and Beau Hederics' first-time parent experience wasn’t as straight-forward as most.
Mick has completed the trip of a lifetime!
RCH Paediatrician Dr Mick Creati has cycled 4,000km's across Australia to raise money for young people living with chronic illness.

RCH Foundation News

- Donate today to help little ones like Albie
  Make a difference to sick kids like Albie by donating to the RCH Foundation.
- Your generosity makes an impact
  See the impact of your giving on kids like Seb.

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The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Ask Dr Margie

Screen time and kids: What's happening in our homes?

Download the My RCH app

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Kids Health Info

Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Ask Dr Margie

Screen time and kids: What's happening in our homes?

Download the My RCH app

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Kids Health Info

About the Creature

Meerkats

Aquarium

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital