Monash Children's Hospital

Home
Australia
Noble Park, VIC
Monash Children's Hospital

The official Monash Children's Hospital page. We care for more than 100,000 children every year.

Monash Children’s Hospital is part of Monash Health, Victoria’s largest healthcare service and one of only four accredited Academic Health Science Centres in Australia. We have access to the world’s leading medical minds which are turning research findings into better health outcomes for our patients. Monash Children’s Hospital is a network of paediatric healthcare services across three sites – our main campus in Clayton (co-located with Monash Medical Centre) and satellite sites at Dandenong and Casey Hospitals. We have Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide leading paediatric services in Rehabilitation, Oncology, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Palliative Care. Monash Children’s Hospital is also the Victorian Referral Centre for many low-volume and high-complex cases. Our services are linked to an adult service, allowing us to provide transition-of-care as children grow older and move to an adult service. We deliver specialised, innovative, family-centred care and believe strongly in putting patients first and striving for exceptional care and outstanding outcomes.

29/10/2025

Meet Taylah 💙

Taylah was a vibrant, active teenager.

Then, at just 14 years old, she was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

Taylah went through years of treatments, which took an enormous toll on her physical and mental health. It was a journey that demanded extraordinary strength and resilience.

‘If I had something where my mind could escape the treatments – like virtual reality – where you are not just looking at the hospital room or seeing the needles and the things going into your body, it would have been a much easier experience,’ Taylah reflected.

Now 25 years old, she is cancer-free and pursuing her career in science and medicine and supporting other adolescents and young adults facing a cancer diagnosis.

With your support, we can help give 15 to 25-year-old cancer patients, like Taylah, access to the same proven pain and anxiety management tools used in paediatric care at Monash Health.

✨ Smileyscopes – virtual reality headsets with engaging content for this age group, including guided meditations

🐝 Buzzy Bees – vibrating medical devices to help relieve the perception of pain

‘Meditation and visualisation really helped me. Imagine how much more impactful this would be through virtual reality,’ said Taylah.

Your gift today will help transport adolescents and young adults undergoing cancer therapy from a world of distress to a world of calm.

Donate at: https://monashhealth.org/foundation-2025festive/

23/10/2025

This week, we’ve been bringing fun to kids in hospital thanks to Hospitals United for Sick Kids, in celebration of National Children’s Week ✨

Young patients and their families at Monash Children’s Hospital enjoyed a dance party with Fairy Floss the Fairy, creating art, and playing with their new Blip plushies!

Hospital’s United for Sick Kids’ raises funds nationally to support an alliance of children’s hospitals, of which we are a proud member.

Through their incredible support, our care teams have been able to bring projects to life that help our patients get home to their families and the things they miss.

By helping us expand our Hospital in the Home services, even more young patients can safely get back to their local community and loved ones sooner, where they belong 💙

To find out more about how Hospitals United for Sick Kids supports young patients, their families and the Monash Health Foundation, please visit: https://monashhealthfoundation.org/blip-arrives-at-monash-childrens-hospital/

22/10/2025

Monash Children’s Hospital lit up with celebrations for the Festival of Lights🪔

The foyer turned into a dance floor, with patients, their families, and staff treated to colourful Bollywood dance and classical dance performances.

At a workshop, participants had a blast having-a-go at a traditional kolattam (stick) dance.

‘Diwali (Deepavali) is about bringing light to other people’s lives, and together you celebrate love, happiness and joy’, said Dr Ramini Shankumar, Service Director of Dental Services at Monash Health and one of the event organisers.

Thank you to the performers from Taal with Tiara and RP Dance & Drama Productions; S&S Event Specialists for the beautiful decorations; and Friends Of The Children Foundation and the Dental team for the gift bags for the children.

✨ We wish everyone a joyful Diwali!

19/10/2025

From the first breath of a premature newborn to lifelong conditions like IBD and juvenile arthritis, inflammation is a hidden driver of childhood disease.

At Monash Health, Monash University’s Department of Paediatrics, and Hudson Institute of Medical Research, clinician-scientists are transforming how we understand, detect, and treat these conditions.

This includes running a world-first targeted therapy, the anakinra pilot clinical trial, to suppress the specific inflammatory signals.

‘It’s one of those rare full-circle moments,’ says Professor Marcel Nold, a consultant neonatal paediatrician at Monash Health.

‘From identifying a gap in the care we can deliver to our patients, developing an idea to fill this gap, taking the idea to the bench, and the solution back to the bedside. And now, we’re moving into the next phase.’

The team is also working to uncover how bacteria influence immune development in infancy and beyond, and is developing new bacterial therapeutics – targeted live biotherapeutics that can modify the gut microbiome to restore immune balance.

The collaboration between Monash Health, Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, facilitated through the Monash Health Translation Precinct, follows inflammation across the lifespan, breaking boundaries between specialties and putting patients first.

As Monash University’s Department of Paediatrics celebrates 60 years, precision medicine and partnership are changing the future for children and families.

Join us in congratulating Monash University’s Department of Paediatrics on having 60 years of impact.

To read more, please see the link in our comments.

14/10/2025

We’re excited to announce that early bird registrations are now open for the 2026 Monash Children’s Hospital Walk! 🚶‍♀️👨🏼‍🦽

Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for a fun day out, all for a great cause 💙

Next year, we are back at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill, where you can join us for a 1km, 5km, or 10km walk and help raise funds for Monash Children’s Hospital.

Bring your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours to enjoy a morning of activities, entertainment, and connection. Whether you’re taking part in the walk or just soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Funds raised for Monash Children’s Hospital are used for vital programs, services, and other supports that ensure our patients and their families receive world-class care.

Take advantage of the early bird pricing and register today by visiting the link in our comments.

08/10/2025

At just 22 weeks, a human baby weighs less than a can of soft drink.

A generation ago, these infants would not have been resuscitated.

Today, thanks to major advances in neonatal care, they’re being given a chance at life.

But survival is only part of the story.

Celebrating 60 years of impact, Monash University Department of Paediatrics together with Monash Health, are at the forefront of neonatal research and have been pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

From pioneering neuroprotection strategies to groundbreaking clinical trials, our dedicated teams are making strides in improving long-term outcomes for pre-term babies.

Highlights:

✅ Leading trials to protect pre-term infants from brain injury and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.

✅ Establishing Australia-first clinic for early detection of cerebral palsy.

✅ Preserving oxygenation and circulation in pre-term babies.

✅ Studies on pre-birth growth restriction on the heart and brain.

✅ Using a baby’s own cord blood cells as a treatment in extremely pre-term infants.

Through a robust alliance between Monash Health, Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research via the Monash Health Translation Precinct, world-leading research has been successfully translated into better patient outcomes — a testament to the impact of collaboration in driving healthcare innovation.

Join us in congratulating Monash University’s Department of Paediatrics’ 60 years of impact.

To read more about our journey and breakthroughs, please see the link in our comments.

01/10/2025

We recently welcomed Emma Watkins (aka Emma Memma) to Monash Children’s Hospital for a very special visit! 🧡

Last Thursday night, Channel 9 hosted the My Room Telethon - raising over $6 million to support children and families affected by cancer across Australia.

The night featured some live weather crosses from Monash Children's Hospital - and a visit from Emma Memma, who spent time with some of our young patients and their families in the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

A few of our youngest and most passionate footy fans even joined the live studio audience with their families to watch the show 🏉

Thanks to My Room Children’s Cancer Charity's generosity, Monash Children’s Cancer Centre has provided extra support for families and improved the outcomes and experience of young patients in our care.

Their funding has helped us grow a broader allied health team – including a physiotherapist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and psychologist – ensuring our patients receive holistic care beyond their cancer treatment.

We’re proud to be part of the Telethon and incredibly grateful for My Room’s continued support in helping children live their fullest lives 💙❤️💛

25/09/2025

The team at Monash Children’s Hospital is bringing the footy spirit to the wards ahead of the AFL Grand Final, sporting their team’s colours loud and proud.

We will also be tuning into tonight’s Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Children’s Cancer Charity Telethon – raising funds to beat childhood cancer and supporting health services like Monash Children’s Hospital and our patients in the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

This AFL Grand Final has something for everyone: Cats vs. Lions for the feline fans😸 🦁. More of a puppy person 🐶? Don’t worry, you get Snoop Dogg .

23/09/2025

'It was late in the afternoon when my 6-year-old daughter, Quinn, came running in with a frightened look on her face. "I swallowed it,” she said, talking about a glass stone brought home from her sister's daycare. At my neighbour’s suggestion, I decided to try the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.'

Like many parents, Stephanie is no stranger to the middle-of-the-night health crisis. When you have small children - fevers, coughs, and ear infections often happen in the evenings, when the GP is closed, and trips, falls, cuts, and sprains are a regular event on the weekend during outdoor and sporting activities.

But with emergency departments increasingly busy and wait times long for non-life threatening presentations, it pays to be familiar with alternative options that can provide the support you need while helping you possibly avoid a long wait at the ED.

Click the link in the comments below to read Steph’s full story and find out about alternatives to emergency care, that can provide faster care for those times when it’s urgent, but not life-threatening.

Spoiler: Quinn is all better ❤️

09/09/2025

Springvale RSL has brought their community together to support world-class care close to home and young patients at Monash Children’s Hospital 💛

The passionate committee, including President John Wilson and Katherine Newman, has created a welcoming, family-friendly club, where members are surrounded by a sense of belonging, shared experience and history.

Recently, they hosted their ‘Helping Children Heal Gala’, raising funds for Monash Children's Hospital. This is the second year the committee has organised the event, after a successful 2024 Gala with their dedicated community. This year, over 120 guests joined to support their vision to fundraise for families and children in need.

In a remarkable show of generosity, Springvale RSL not only worked tirelessly to create a wonderful night but also led by example - launching the pledges on the evening with a very generous $25,000 donation. Their commitment inspired the room, and the event raised more than $60,000.

Many members have shared in their own connections to Monash Children’s Hospital – with children and grandchildren receiving both short and long-term care. Our special hospital becoming an important pillar of support and hope for growing families.

Funds raised will enable Monash Children’s Hospital to continue delivering world-class care for young patients and help create a purpose-designed sensory garden at Monash Health's Casey Early Parenting Centre – to support children’s development and emotional well-being.

On behalf of Monash Health, thank you to the Springvale RSL team and everyone who attended this wonderful event. Your heartfelt generosity is a testament to the power of community ✨

07/09/2025

The world shifted for Ari Pegios when he became a father to his son, Dimitri 👶

‘He has become our whole world. The three of us are just one happy family. Family's the most important thing to me now,’ Ari shared ahead of Father’s Day.

Dimitri was born at 35 weeks gestation at Monash Medical Centre.

The day after he was born, he had surgery at Monash Children’s Hospital to remove an obstruction in his bowel.

‘The surgery was expected. We found out a couple of months before his due date.’

‘He’s been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), getting special care and amazing attention from all the nurses, doctors and surgeons. We've had an amazing experience here.’

The past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster for Ari and his wife, Vicki.

‘Ari’s been amazing. He's been my rock. I don't know what I would have done without him,’ said Vicki Pegios.

On Father’s Day, 8-week-old Dimitri will be visited by his grandfathers, pappou Perry and pappou Dimitri. He is proudly named after his maternal granddad 💙

We wish Ari a very special first Father's Day, or in Greek, Καλή γιορτή του πατέρα!

Today, we celebrate dads, stepfathers, adoptive and foster dads, grandfathers raising grandchildren, and those who take on fatherly roles in the lives of others. We extend our thanks to those working across our health service, who balance their caring roles at home and at work.

We also acknowledge that Father’s Day can be a difficult time for many. For those who have experienced loss, faced struggles with conception, or are missing their fathers today, we hold you in our thoughts.

Address

Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road
Noble Park, VIC
3168

Telephone

+61395946666

Website

http://www.monashchildrenshospital.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Monash Children's Hospital posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Monash Children's Hospital:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Noble Park?

Our community guidelines

These guidelines are in place to help create a safe online community, in the same way that we support a healthy community in the real world.

The aim of our social media channels is to build positive relationships with our community and we ask that anyone engaging with our social media channels shows courtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities.

These guidelines apply to anyone on our social media channels, whether engaging directly with us or other social media users.

By engaging with our social media channels you agree to these guidelines.

Content must not:

• Be off-topic, intelligible or inappropriate for discussion in this forum

• Violate another person’s privacy

• Contain spam, be defamatory, offensive, abusive, threatening or promote any sexually explicit material, violence or illegal activity

• Promote discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation

• Be of a political nature

• Contain any non-approved advertising or promotion of products and services

• Infringe upon copyrights or trademarks

• Breach any terms of the social media platforms themselves

Breach of guidelines:

The Monash Health Public Affairs and Communication team reserves the right to hide, remove or report at its discretion any contribution to our social media channels that breach these guidelines.

If we feel as necessary or required by law, we reserve the right to share content with law enforcement authorities.

Hours of operation:

Our social media channels are monitored between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (not including public holidays) by the Monash Health Social Media Team.

If the matter is a medical emergency please attend your nearest Emergency Department or call 000 immediately. If the matter is not urgent please consider visiting your GP or dialling the Nurse-On-Call number on 1300 60 60 24.

For all other enquiries please call our Main Switchboard on (03) 9594 6666 and they can direct your call.

Monash Health employees

Monash Health employees must follow the relevant PROMPT policies and procedures when posting on social media at all times.

Contact:

If you have any questions or concerns about our social media channels please contact socialmedia@monashhealth.org.

Monash Health appreciates all feedback about the services we provide and the manner in which they are delivered. If you have any complaints or concerns please visit http://www.monashhealth.org/page/Concerns_compliments