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COVID-19 resources

Explore a collection of resources on COVID-19, including information about the physical effects on children, mental health care and advice about supporting your child to cope through the pandemic by experts from the RCH, trusted campus partners and other health organisations.

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Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety

Parents report 50% of children are experiencing problems with anxiety, according to the latest RCH National Child Health Poll. Learn how to recognise anxiety in children, and when and where to seek help.

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Distressing news events: Helping children to cope

In our latest RCH National Child Health Poll, we look at how Australian children cope when they see or hear distressing news coverage in the media.

Click here to read more.

Updated visitor guidelines

It’s important to check the latest guidelines before you visit. The RCH has limits on the number and type of visitors who can each day – and these guidelines can change in line with the level of infection in the community.

Click here to check up-to-date guidelines

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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My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

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COVID-19 resources

Click here to learn more

Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety

Click here to read more.

Distressing news events: Helping children to cope

In our latest RCH National Child Health Poll, we look at how Australian children cope when they see or hear distressing news coverage in the media.

Click here to read more.

Updated visitor guidelines

Click here to check up-to-date guidelines

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Click here to find out more.

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Click here to learn more or sign up

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Visitor guidelines

Kids health information

Clinical practice guidelines

My RCH
Portal

Translated resources - COVID-19 Telehealth appointments Visitor guidelines Children’s health information Clinical practice guidelines My RCH Portal

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.

Media Hub

Explore the latest news relating to the RCH in our new media hub.

RCH National Child Health Poll

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

Media Hub

Explore the latest news relating to the RCH in our new media hub.

RCH National Child Health Poll

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

RCH News

- World Children’s Day 2022
  This World Children's Day, we’re sharing the story of Novalie, a young leukaemia patient whose toughness, confronting honesty and leadership in advocating for patients will inspire you.
- Our tiny hero Agnes
  Little Agnes was born preterm to parents Shannon and Kim. World Prematurity Day raises awareness of preterm birth and the impact it has on families just like theirs.
- Champions for Children: Celebrating International Day of Medical Physics with Amanda and Sam
  At the RCH, we are fortunate to have Amanda and Sam looking after all the radiation across the hospital. Click here to find out what this unique role involves!
- Champions for Children: Meet Kris Pierce
  Meet Kris Pierce, our latest Champion for Children, who uses her voice as co-chair of the RCH Community Advisory Committee to make a difference.
- Champions for Children: Meet Georgie Duignan
  17 October is National Anaesthesia Day. We sat down with Georgie Duignan, an anaesthetic doctor to learn more about her role and the part she plays in helping keep young people safe.
- In memory of Kai
  To mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we are raising awareness and support for families whose lives have been impacted by the loss of a child during pregnancy, at birth and in infancy. Families just like Nicole and Ken’s.
- Young Josh raises awareness on burns prevention
  Fifteen-year-old Joshua knows just how dangerous fire can be, suffering from second and third degree burns to his hand last year. Click here to read his story.
- A message on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II
  The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is today sending its deepest condolences to The Royal Family on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
- Champions for Children: Meet Jack Southwell
  Meet Jack Southwell, our latest Champion for Children!
- Helping Sam find his voice
  One important role for Speech Pathologists at the RCH, is to work with patients on how to communicate in a number of different ways.

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RCH News

World Children’s Day 2022
This World Children's Day, we’re sharing the story of Novalie, a young leukaemia patient whose toughness, confronting honesty and leadership in advocating for patients will inspire you.
Our tiny hero Agnes
Little Agnes was born preterm to parents Shannon and Kim. World Prematurity Day raises awareness of preterm birth and the impact it has on families just like theirs.
Champions for Children: Celebrating International Day of Medical Physics with Amanda and Sam
At the RCH, we are fortunate to have Amanda and Sam looking after all the radiation across the hospital. Click here to find out what this unique role involves!
Champions for Children: Meet Kris Pierce
Meet Kris Pierce, our latest Champion for Children, who uses her voice as co-chair of the RCH Community Advisory Committee to make a difference.
Champions for Children: Meet Georgie Duignan
17 October is National Anaesthesia Day. We sat down with Georgie Duignan, an anaesthetic doctor to learn more about her role and the part she plays in helping keep young people safe.
In memory of Kai
To mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we are raising awareness and support for families whose lives have been impacted by the loss of a child during pregnancy, at birth and in infancy. Families just like Nicole and Ken’s.
Young Josh raises awareness on burns prevention
Fifteen-year-old Joshua knows just how dangerous fire can be, suffering from second and third degree burns to his hand last year. Click here to read his story.
A message on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is today sending its deepest condolences to The Royal Family on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Champions for Children: Meet Jack Southwell
Meet Jack Southwell, our latest Champion for Children!
Helping Sam find his voice
One important role for Speech Pathologists at the RCH, is to work with patients on how to communicate in a number of different ways.

Support Us

- Support patients like Holly this Christmas
  Fourteen year old Holly was airlifted to the RCH earlier this year with severe burns. You can help patients like Holly spend Christmas with their families by making a donation today.
- Support the RCH Burns Unit
  The RCH Burns Unit features a dedicated team of clinicians, surgeons, nurses and researchers and social workers. You can help make a difference by supporting the Burns Unit and the specialised equipment and technology they need, by making a donation today.

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

COVID-19 information

COVID-19 resources

Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety

Distressing news events: Helping children to cope

Updated visitor guidelines

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

COVID-19 resources

Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety

Distressing news events: Helping children to cope

Updated visitor guidelines

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Emergency Department status

Telehealth appointments

Emergency Department status

Telehealth appointments

Media Hub

RCH National Child Health Poll

Media Hub

RCH National Child Health Poll

The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital