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Victorian Government caretaker period

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a Caretaker role from 6pm on 3 November 2026. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions. See Guidelines for Caretaker Conventions.

Your guide to the RCH

Teaching hospital

  • The RCH is a teaching hospital for doctors, nurses and allied health staff.  A student may ask to talk to you or your child or examine your child.  The RCH encourages parents to participate, however if you have any concerns please say 'no' and speak with the nurse unit manager (NUM) or your child's doctor.  The hospital also provides training for doctors from overseas.  These doctors are qualified and are gaining further skills in the care of children and young people.