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

28/05/2026

Even if your child is healthy, they can still get seriously unwell from the flu.

With children under five years one of the groups most commonly needing to stay in hospital from the flu, it’s important for all families to book in their flu vaccination every year to reduce the risk of severe infection.

Kids and teens now have the choice of either the traditional vaccine into the arm for children over six months or an intranasal flu vaccine for children aged 2 to 17 years.

All kids aged 6 months to 5 years are eligible for a free flu vaccine given as a needle, with some states offering free intranasal vaccines depending on your child’s age.

Check with your doctor, pharmacist or immunisation provider to see which flu vaccine may work best for your family.

🚨 If your child is unwell with cold and flu symptoms and has difficulty breathing, drowsiness or is not drinking well, seek medical advice immediately.

To find out more about flu vaccination, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Flu_(influenza)_vaccine/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpfluvax

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Did you know kids aged 2 – 17 years can now receive a nasal spray flu vaccination rather than an injection into the arm?...
27/05/2026

Did you know kids aged 2 – 17 years can now receive a nasal spray flu vaccination rather than an injection into the arm?

FluMist is a safe and effective flu vaccine that has been used to vaccinate children across North America and Europe for many years and can be a great option for kids with a fear of needles.

The intranasal flu vaccine is not currently part of the Australian National Immunisation Program Schedule, so in some states, including Victoria, you will have to pay for your child to get it.

Some states are offering free intranasal vaccines for certain age groups, so check your state’s health department website to see if your family may be eligible.

The regular injected flu vaccine is free for all kids aged 6 months to 5 years, as well as certain high-risk groups.

If your child is over 2 years of age, check in with your doctor, pharmacist or immunisation service to see which option may be best for your child.

To find out more about flu vaccination, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Flu_(influenza)_vaccine/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpfluvax

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Eid Mubarak🌙 from Enuara.They’re celebrating Eid al-Adha.It’s a time for family gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving, ...
27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak🌙 from Enuara.

They’re celebrating Eid al-Adha.

It’s a time for family gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving, and wearing new clothes, like Enuara’s traditional Albanian outfits.

We hope that everyone who celebrated has the opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with those who matter.

26/05/2026

Today we mark National Sorry Day, a time to recognise the deep and lasting impact of policies that removed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities, culture and identity.

We came together with our campus partners Murdoch Children's Research Institute - MCRI and The RCH Foundation, as well as staff, patients and families from across the hospital to raise the flags, and join the Smoking Ceremony — led by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO and Craig Murphy.

We later enjoyed the beautiful sounds of Didgeridoo and guitar from Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara musician Amos Roach.

22/05/2026

For 65 years, volunteers have been at the heart of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) 🩷

From Phyl, who dedicated more than 40 years to supporting patients and staff, to Ranjeet, whose volunteer journey inspired a career in nursing.

This , we’re celebrating the people who show up, lend a hand, and make things a little easier for children and families when they need it most.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now’s a great time to start. For more information on volunteering at the RCH, visit https://www.rch.org.au/volunteers/

21/05/2026

This marks 65 years of our incredible RCH volunteers! 🩷
Thank you for showing up with kindness, care and heart for our children and families - then and now.

Have you seen these sores on your child’s skin? Impetigo, also known as school sores, is a skin infection commonly seen ...
21/05/2026

Have you seen these sores on your child’s skin?

Impetigo, also known as school sores, is a skin infection commonly seen in school-aged children, which can easily spread from one person to another.

While usually a mild infection, Impetigo won’t improve on its own, so it’s important to take your child to a doctor if you believe they may be infected. Make sure to cover sores with a dressing before you go to your doctor. Sores tends to clear up after a few days of treatment.

Find out more about stopping the spread in our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/impetigo_school_sores/

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Images reproduced with permission from ©DermNet www.dermnetnz.org 2026.

19/05/2026

Creating orthotics or prosthetics in the workshop at the RCH is not just about fit and
function, devices can also showcase a child or young person’s personality!

Which design would you choose?

On Wednesday we marked International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) with one of the most important healt...
16/05/2026

On Wednesday we marked International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) with one of the most important healthcare tools of all – listening.

Together with our Melbourne Children’s Campus — The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute - MCRI, and The RCH Foundation — we heard from advocates across care, research and mental health about the power of lived experience.

Their stories were generous, honest and grounding, reminding us why inclusion isn’t a slogan, but a daily practice.

We heard about the impact of gender affirming care, the need to challenge unsafe expectations placed on young advocates, and the importance of centering consent and human rights in care for people with variations in s*x characteristics.

Let’s continue to listen, learn and deliver inclusive care — every day, for every child and young person. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

With the winter illness season approaching, it’s important to check whether your infant may need extra protection agains...
16/05/2026

With the winter illness season approaching, it’s important to check whether your infant may need extra protection against severe RSV infection through immunisation.

While most babies under two years will have enough protection from the maternal vaccine given
during pregnancy, babies with certain risk factors, as listed in the slides above, may need extra immunisation.

RSV infection can lead to serious complications in young babies, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, so if you think your child may be eligible for RSV immunisation this year, talk to your doctor.

Find out more about RSV in our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus_RSV/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organicsocials&utm_campaign=winterillness

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