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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

26/11/2025

Postcard from Main St!

From Crocodiles to rocket ships, there were fun-filled activities aplenty to celebrate the launch of the second book from Yalingbu Yirramboi – The Royal Children’s Hospital School, “Where would you go?”.

This magical adventure, a collaboration between children of Yalingbu Yirramboi and award-winning authors, encourages readers to wonder where everyone in the hospital might go, from the jungle to space, even to lolly land!

Yalingbu Yirramboi is a registered school under the Department of Education that gives children and young people with chronic and acute health issues the opportunity to attend school and remain engaged in their learning.

This project is made possible thanks to the RCH Foundation.

📸 Paul Jeffers

23/11/2025

There is no safe amount of time to leave kids alone in cars.

Even if the windows are down, the car is big, it’s parked in the shade or it’s a cloudy day, the temperature inside the car can jump 20 to 30 degrees higher than outside, leading to dangerous conditions for little ones in a matter of minutes.

Although the temperature might feel comfortable for you to stay in a parked car, babies and children are much more sensitive to hot conditions, as their body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s.

Every time you drive with your child, make it a habit to check that every seat is empty when the car is locked and keep car keys away from kids to prevent accidental lock-ins.

In Victoria, it is against the law to leave a child unattended in a car.

If you notice a child alone in a locked car and are concerned for their safety, call 000 immediately.

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21/11/2025

If you’re buying toys for family and friends during Black Friday sales, see how they measure up against our safety checklist to make sure kids stay safe while they play.

This is especially important when buying items online or from overseas where safety standards may vary, as well as when shopping for babies, toddlers and kids aged three and under who can be more at risk of toy-related injuries.

For more tips on selecting safe toys, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Toy_safety/

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20/11/2025

Warm summer weather brings greater risk of bites and stings from different creepy crawlies. 🕷️🦟🐝🪼🐍

Find out when to seek help and what to do if your child is bitten by spiders, mosquitos, jellyfish, snakes, bees and wasps in our lates Kids Health Info podcast episode.

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

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19/11/2025

Setting up Medical ID on your child’s device makes it easier for emergency responders or people they are with to access important health information without needing the device’s passcode, fingerprint or face ID.

Before your child sets off for Schoolies or any other holiday trips, make sure Medical ID is added to all their devices.

If your child develops any new conditions or allergies or starts taking new medicines, update these in their Medical ID as soon as possible.

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18/11/2025

The sexual assault service at the RCH is changing its name to SASH – Support After Sexual harm. It centres the child, and the support they need for their safety, rights and recovery after sexual harm. It also helps adults know where to go for help to support children after sexual harm.

Content warning: This video discusses sexual harm.

SASH (formerly Gatehouse) provide support after sexual harm, together with children, their family and their community.

16/11/2025

The words you use to explain upcoming medical experiences to your child can have a big impact on how they might feel during a test or appointment.

Carlie from our RCH Child Life Therapy team shares her top language swaps for common medical phrases to help create a more positive experience for your family.

⬇️ Let us know in the comments how you’ve explained medical experiences to your child before.

📺 Visit our Be Positive video series for kid-friendly guides to lots of common medical experiences: https://www.rch.org.au/be-positive/Jazz_and_Rocco/A_child_s_guide_to_hospital/

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14/11/2025

It can be tricky making decisions about your family’s health care when you come across medical words and phrases that aren’t commonly used outside health care settings.

It’s a good idea to get familiar with these terms ahead of your next appointment or hospital visit, and don’t be afraid to ask your health care provider to explain any words, conditions or treatment plans you don’t understand.

⬇️ Let us know in the comments if there are any other health care words or phrases, you’d like us to decode next time.

Find out more about navigating the health system in our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Navigating_the_Australian_health_system/

13/11/2025

Can you spot the symptoms of thunderstorm asthma? 🌩️🫁

Dr Tristan shares everything you need to know to help prepare your family this thunderstorm asthma season in the latest episode of our Kids Health Info podcast.

🚑 If your child is struggling to breathe or talk, call an ambulance (000) immediately.

📺 Watch the full episode here: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Thunderstorm_asthma/

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11/11/2025

From sleep to schooling and self-confidence, untreated pelvic pain including heavy and painful periods, can affect almost every aspect of a teenager’s life.

That pain is not normal and should not be ignored.

Getting the right help as quickly as possible is crucial.

Yesterday, we were proud to stand alongside the Premier of Victoria and Minister for Health to launch the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report, which highlighted what needs to be done to help women and girls experiencing pelvic pain.

To help address this, we’ll establish the Child and Adolescent clinic at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).

The statewide service, coordinated by the RCH will focus on sexual and reproductive health and pain conditions including endometriosis in young people up to the age of 18.

This will include providing resources and support such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists across Victoria.

07/11/2025

Emily’s world changed the day she learned her newborn daughter Emma had cystic fibrosis. From hospital stays to daily treatments, their journey has been full of challenges, but also resilience, love, and hope 💖

“Her life comes first and CF is just something else she needs to do like eating dinner or brushing her teeth.”

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50 Flemington Road
Melbourne, VIC
3052

Telephone

+61393455522

Website

http://www.rch.org.au/

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