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Child mental health problems: Can parents spot the signs?

The latest RCH National Child Health Poll findings have revealed that the majority of Australian parents aren't confident in identifying or responding to mental health problems in their child.

Click here to read more poll findings and to access helpful information.

Nominations for our Consumer Choice Award are now open!

If a staff member has gone above and beyond to deliver great care for you, we want to know about it!

Click here to submit your nomination.

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.

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.

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.

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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Child mental health problems: Can parents spot the signs?

The latest RCH National Child Health Poll findings have revealed that the majority of Australian parents aren't confident in identifying or responding to mental health problems in their child.

Click here to read more poll findings and to access helpful information.

Nominations for our Consumer Choice Award are now open!

If a staff member has gone above and beyond to deliver great care for you, we want to know about it!

Click here to submit your nomination.

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.

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.

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.

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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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

- Who is your favourite RCH team member?
  This is your chance to nominate them to win the 2017 RCH Consumer Choice Award!
- RCH 2017 Open Access Board Meeting
  You are invited to attend the 2017 RCH Open Access Board Meeting
- Parents struggle to spot mental health warnings in kids, poll finds
  The RCH National Child Health Poll results on child mental health problems are in. Click through to read what Australian parents had to say.
- RCH a finalist for six Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
  The RCH has been nominated for five Victorian Public Healthcare Awards this year, including the prestigious Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year.
- The RCH launches medical guidelines for trans youth care
  New Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines to be launched at the ANZ Professional Association for Transgender Health conference this weekend.
- 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.

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RCH News

Who is your favourite RCH team member?
This is your chance to nominate them to win the 2017 RCH Consumer Choice Award!
RCH 2017 Open Access Board Meeting
You are invited to attend the 2017 RCH Open Access Board Meeting
Parents struggle to spot mental health warnings in kids, poll finds
The RCH National Child Health Poll results on child mental health problems are in. Click through to read what Australian parents had to say.
RCH a finalist for six Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
The RCH has been nominated for five Victorian Public Healthcare Awards this year, including the prestigious Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year.
The RCH launches medical guidelines for trans youth care
New Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines to be launched at the ANZ Professional Association for Transgender Health conference this weekend.
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.

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

Child mental health problems: Can parents spot the signs?

Nominations for our Consumer Choice Award are now open!

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Ask Dr Margie

Download the My RCH app

My RCH Portal: Your record at your fingertips

Kids Health Info

Child mental health problems: Can parents spot the signs?

Nominations for our Consumer Choice Award are now open!

Mohamed shares his incredible journey

Our Complex Care Hub has launched!

Travel a long way to get to the RCH?

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Ask Dr Margie

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

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