The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Welcome to The Royal Children's Hospital page. The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for more than 150 years.
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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. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of close to 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation. When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future. Thanks to support from both the community and businesses, the RCH Foundation works to ensure the hospital can continue to provide the very best care. Find out how you can make a difference to sick children and their families cared for by the hospital by visiting: www.rchfoundation.org.au

A week on from Ed’s visit, we’re still thinking out loud about how good this was! ❤️🥹
12/03/2026

A week on from Ed’s visit, we’re still thinking out loud about how good this was! ❤️🥹

Could you spot the signs of an allergic reaction in your child? Allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threateni...
11/03/2026

Could you spot the signs of an allergic reaction in your child?

Allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening, so it’s important to know which symptoms to look out for which may need emergency care.

🏠 For mild or moderate symptoms: keep an eye on your child at home, follow their Allergy Action Plan if they have one and give antihistamines if needed.

🧑‍⚕️ See your doctor or health professional if you have any concerns.

🚨 For anaphylaxis: Call an ambulance (000). If your child has an adrenaline device, use this before calling the ambulance.

To find out more about allergic reactions, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Allergic_and_anaphylactic_reactions/

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11-year-old, Formula 1 superfan Rupert refuses to let the trauma from a horror go-karting crash stop him from returning ...
10/03/2026

11-year-old, Formula 1 superfan Rupert refuses to let the trauma from a horror go-karting crash stop him from returning to the track.

He recently spent 10 days at The Royal Children's Hospital after his kart clipped another vehicle and flipped upside down during a race at Puckapunyal.

The crash left Rupert with a severe liver laceration and fractures in his vertebrae and scapula, however he avoided needing surgery.

“The first couple of days obviously weren’t that good because I was in pain,” he said. “But then I started to heal. The doctors have been a massive help.”

Rupert returns home to Tasmania next week.

To read more stories like Rupert's, or to see how you can support the RCH, head to our website 💜

Happy International Women’s Day! The theme this year – Balance the Scales, speaks deeply to us at The Royal Children’s H...
07/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

The theme this year – Balance the Scales, speaks deeply to us at The Royal Children’s Hospital and our commitment to providing safe, accessible and inclusive care for girls and young women.

Today, we’re proud to celebrate the remarkable leaders in our team bringing this promise to life.

Meet Kate, our Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Consultant. Kate is leading a transformative effort to break down barriers in our surgical waitlist. Bringing together team members across cardiac surgery, anaesthetics, ICU, wards and outpatient clinics to fast-track non-complex surgeries – drastically reducing wait times and improving experiences for patients and their families.

“Every child deserves timely, safe care. Shorter wait times mean children can get back to being kids sooner. That’s what drives us to keep refining the process.”

06/03/2026

You’re not the only one soaking up the sun this long weekend 🐍

If heading outdoors with your family, make sure to watch your step on or beside walking tracks and in areas with long grass, dense shrubs or near waterways.

Snake bites can be life-threatening, so make sure to brush up on snake bite first aid by watching this clip ⬇️

If you do see a snake, step away from it slowly and wait for it to leave, or take a different path away from it.

🚨 If a family member is bitten by a snake, take them to the closest emergency department or call an ambulance (000). 🚨

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/Podcast/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organicsocials&utm_campaign=ed

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Asthma attacks can be life-threatening – but learning asthma first aid can help keep kids safe during an emergency, espe...
06/03/2026

Asthma attacks can be life-threatening – but learning asthma first aid can help keep kids safe during an emergency, especially while waiting for emergency medical treatment.

Always follow Asthma Action Plans if available, as some asthma medicines have different first aid instructions.

It’s important to update Asthma Action Plans yearly and share copies of this, as well as asthma medicines, with all your child’s caregivers.

🚨 Call an ambulance (000) immediately if your child can’t breathe properly 🚨

To learn more about asthma and access our full suite of resources, visit: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Asthma/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=asthma

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04/03/2026

SURPRISE! We’re in love with the shape of Ed ❤️

Did you know that your family still needs to think about sun protection during Autumn to lower their risk of skin cancer...
01/03/2026

Did you know that your family still needs to think about sun protection during Autumn to lower their risk of skin cancer? ☀️🍁

That’s because the harmful UV radiation from the sun which causes sunburn and skin damage can still be at high levels on cold or cloudy days during Autumn and Spring.

Make sure to check the UV level for your location every day – especially from mid-August to the end of April if you’re in Victoria.

If the UV is three or more:
👒 Slip on a broad-brimmed hat
🧴Slop on some SPF 50+ sunscreen
👖Slap on some long layers
🌳 Seek out shade where possible
😎 Slide on some sunglasses rated category 2, 3 or 4 for UV protection

For more tips to keep your family sun safe, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Sun_safety/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpsun

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25/02/2026

Are big worries bothering your little ones?

Follow along with this mindfulness exercise from our RCH Psychology team with your family to help you feel more calm when having worrying thoughts and feelings.

For more tips on navigating anxiety with your family, visit: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/anxiety/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocials&utm_campaign=anxiety

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24/02/2026

Some words of wisdom from the 2026 RCH graduates. 🎓

Each year, we celebrate young people who have been supported by our Transition Support Service, graduating from The Royal Children’s Hospital to adult healthcare.

The service helps patients with chronic conditions or disabilities move confidently into adult care. It marks a huge milestone for young people and their families after years of care and support.

At last Thursday’s graduation, we asked our incredible graduates to share their advice for young people coming to the RCH for the first time. 💛

How’s your family settling into the new school year? 🎒 Now that we’re a few weeks into Term 1, it’s a great time to chec...
23/02/2026

How’s your family settling into the new school year? 🎒

Now that we’re a few weeks into Term 1, it’s a great time to check-in with your family and see how they are finding school so far.

Use these four questions to help you learn about any worries they may be having so you can work through any problems together.

🏠 If your child asks to stay home or starts to miss class more often, these may be signs of school-related anxiety.

Talk to your child’s teacher, doctor or healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

For more tips on navigating anxiety with your family, visit: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/anxiety/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocials&utm_campaign=anxiety

21/02/2026

Your questions on ni****ne answered by RCH experts Dr Moya Vandeleur and Dr Connie Chong. 🤨🚬

Our latest National Child Health Poll found over one quarter (26%) of Aussie teens have previously tried a ni****ne product, and 15% are considering doing so.

It’s really important to talk with your family about ni****ne use and its harms, as well as provide a safe space for your child to share their thoughts and experiences with ni****ne so you can address any concerns together.

Thanks to all of you who submitted questions to our recent story call-out on ni****ne!

⬇️ Let us know what burning questions you have on ni****ne in the comments below ⬇️

Visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet for extra info: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Nicotine/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpnic

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