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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.

Do you have a clinic appointment?

At the RCH Specialist Clinics, we see over 1,000 patients every day, with over 350 clinics available.

Check out our outpatient waiting time frames and other helpful information to plan ahead of your appointment.

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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.

Click here to find out more.

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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.

Do you have a clinic appointment?

At the RCH Specialist Clinics, we see over 1,000 patients every day, with over 350 clinics available.

Check out our outpatient waiting time frames and other helpful information to plan ahead of your appointment.

Click here to find out 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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Your guide to the RCH

Kids Health Info

Clinical Practice Guidelines

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Portal

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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.

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

Explore translated resources
in over 22 languages.

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

- Emma’s Story
  Emily’s world shifted in an instant when she learnt, on her birthday, that her newborn daughter Emma had cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Chief of Medicine named as finalist for Human Rights Medal
  Congratulations to Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Chief of Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) who has been named by the Australian Human Rights Commission as a finalist for the 2025 Human Rights Medal.
- Hazel’s story: little fighter from the farm
  From muddy boots to hospital beds, her journey from farm life to surgery shows the power of parental instinct and community.
- National Week of Deaf People – Meet Reggie
  At three weeks old, Reggie was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after not passing her newborn hearing screen. She was given hearing aids in an effort to provide auditory stimulation and to prepare her for cochlear implants.
- Eddie’s story
  Meet Eddie. The four-year-old loves Spiderman, construction vehicles, his little sister Annie and zooming around in his walker. He’s also got his very own superpower!
- Honouring the life and legacy of Edward ‘Durham’ Smith AO
  The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) honours the life and legacy of Edward ‘Durham’ Smith AO, who passed away peacefully on 21 August 2025, aged 103. Durham was a pioneer in paediatric surgery and a deeply respected figure across the RCH community. His contributions spanned decades, including thousands of life-changing operations for children, as well as … Continued
- 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.

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RCH News

Emma’s Story
Emily’s world shifted in an instant when she learnt, on her birthday, that her newborn daughter Emma had cystic fibrosis (CF).
Chief of Medicine named as finalist for Human Rights Medal
Congratulations to Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Chief of Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) who has been named by the Australian Human Rights Commission as a finalist for the 2025 Human Rights Medal.
Hazel’s story: little fighter from the farm
From muddy boots to hospital beds, her journey from farm life to surgery shows the power of parental instinct and community.
National Week of Deaf People – Meet Reggie
At three weeks old, Reggie was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after not passing her newborn hearing screen. She was given hearing aids in an effort to provide auditory stimulation and to prepare her for cochlear implants.
Eddie’s story
Meet Eddie. The four-year-old loves Spiderman, construction vehicles, his little sister Annie and zooming around in his walker. He’s also got his very own superpower!
Honouring the life and legacy of Edward ‘Durham’ Smith AO
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) honours the life and legacy of Edward ‘Durham’ Smith AO, who passed away peacefully on 21 August 2025, aged 103. Durham was a pioneer in paediatric surgery and a deeply respected figure across the RCH community. His contributions spanned decades, including thousands of life-changing operations for children, as well as … Continued
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.

Support Us

- Write your Will for free this September
  As part of Include a Charity Week, the RCH Foundation is offering supporters and the community the chance to write their Will for free with Safewill, a leading and reputable online Will writing service.
- Leave a lasting legacy with a Gift in your Will
  You can write a better future for sick kids. 100 per cent of Gifts in Wills made to the RCH Foundation enable us to provide hope and life-changing care to children and families who need it most.

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Teen perspective: health messages and social media

Do you have a clinic appointment?

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

Do you have a clinic appointment?

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