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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.

19/03/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak ✨

As Ramadan comes to a close, we join our community in celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

It is a time of reflection, gratitude and togetherness for Muslims across Victoria and around the world.

We wish all our patients, staff and community members who are celebrating a warm and joyous Eid, and we thank our teams who continue to provide care with compassion and dedication during this special time.

17/03/2026

This year’s The Biggest Playdate has raised an incredible $86,000 for the Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre 🏥💙

Hundreds of families flocked to Aspendale Gardens over the weekend for the fun-filled event organised by The Miranda Foundation.

9 News captured the excitement of the day, speaking to families enjoying games, face-painting, live performances, and carnival rides 🎈🎡🎭

Two-time cancer survivor and aspiring oncologist Taylah Miranda has run The Biggest Playdate with her family since 2016 as a way to give back to the place she received life-saving care during her adolescence.

‘I am now studying medicine, and I hope to one day return to Monash and be a paediatric oncologist,’ shared Taylah.

A big thank you to the Miranda family, and to the many volunteers, who make this beautiful community event possible.

The money raised will help fund important research and critical care roles in the cancer centre ✨

12/03/2026

Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) is no walk in the park 💜

In 2011, at the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Conference, a group of mums to children living with CF, driven by hope, decided to come together and make a difference.

They envisioned finding a way to support those living with CF and advance the search for a cure.

With no event experience or big budget, yet brimming with determination, these mums created 65km for Cystic Fibrosis – an endurance fundraising walk in Melbourne to support research at Monash Health.

And why 65 km?

In the CF community, there are tales of children mispronouncing their diagnosis as ‘sixty-five roses’, therefore this beloved phrase is close to the hearts of families on their various journeys 🌹

The first walk in 2013 wasn’t easy, but with the support of a dedicated group of volunteers they kept going, and they haven’t stopped since.

Over the past 13 years, ‘65 km for Cystic Fibrosis’ has raised over $1.1 million and funded 24 research projects through Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre ✨

Year after year, the team laces up their shoes and unites hundreds of participants in solidarity on the walking course. Committee members Susan Biggar, Julie Noorman, Kathy Ryan, Emma Draper, and Sue Emery are leading the way and raising important funds for new research.

This year, join them on Saturday 14 March for a short walk or take on the whole 65 km course!

Head to the link in our comments to register for this year’s walk 🔗

11/03/2026

A big building project is underway next to Monash Children’s Hospital, and children and young people have been given the exciting opportunity to name 2 giant cranes 🏗️

The cranes will be installed at Monash Medical Centre, where a 7-storey tower is being built🏥

People aged 18 years or younger are invited to suggest a crane name📝

The winners will receive a prize 🎁

To submit a name, and read full terms and conditions of the competition, please visit the link in our comments.

⚫ One entry per person aged 18 and under

⚫ Entrants must be residents of Victoria, Australia

⚫ Entries close at 11:59 pm AEDT on Sunday 15 March 2026

⚫ Employees of Monash Health and their immediate families are not eligible to enter

We love fun, positive names related to construction, healthcare, and/or local suburbs.

Let your imagination soar! 👷‍♂️💡

10/03/2026

Congratulations to all the riders who completed the 2026 Melbourne Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation Challenge on Saturday.

Among the riders were dedicated Monash Children’s Hospital clinicians, Dr Rob Roseby, Dr Cathy McAdam, Dr Sabine Hennel and Dr Tobias van Hest.

The riders cycled 1,000 km over 7 days, raising funds to support the work of charity partners Monash Children’s Hospital and Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.

Monash Health CEO Eugine Yafele and Monash Health Foundation Director John De Rango were at the finish line to welcome the riders home. There were many tears shed as proud family members rushed to congratulate their loved ones.

It was a wonderful celebration of 20 years of Chain Reaction making a difference in the lives of sick children.

Thank you to the support crew and our incredible charity ambassadors, Paul and Tatum Mitchell, who helped support the riders’ incredible efforts during the challenge.

More than $909,000 has been raised so far. The funds that are received by Monash Children’s Hospital will go towards purchasing more life-saving ventilators to support critically unwell babies and children in our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Help Chain Reaction reach their goal of $1 million by donating via the link in our comments

03/03/2026

Patients and their families have experienced the joy of making art together at Monash Children’s Hospital 🎨

The hands-on activities were part of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour 2026 program.

The children made party hats, designed celebratory cakes, and explored through art the animal habitats that inspire our ward names, such as Canopy, Reef, and Nest 🌳🐠🐦

Our art therapists led the drop-in sessions, fostering a warm and welcoming environment for children to freely play and create as they navigate the challenges of hospital care.

02/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Monash Children’s Hospital Walk!

Your support, energy and generosity made the day truly special 🩵

9News captured the fun and excitement of the day.

We had a record turnout from our incredible community, all walking in step to generously raise funds for the Monash Children’s Hospital and the work of our dedicated care teams 🚶‍♀️🚶👩‍🦽

Every dollar helps provide world-leading care, equipment and support for patients and families at Monash Children’s Hospital.

For those still wishing to donate, the fundraising page will remain open until 22 March, and can be accessed via the link in our comments.🔗

27/02/2026

🚴‍♂️💙 Clay Durbridge is a dad on a mission!

After all 3 of his kids were diagnosed with profound hearing loss and supported by the Audiology team at Monash Children’s Hospital, he has chosen to give back by taking on a 1,000 km cycling challenge 💪

The 2026 Melbourne Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation is raising funds to support the work of Monash Children’s Hospital and Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.

Join us in cheering on Clay and his fellow cyclists.

To read the family’s story and donate, please visit the link in comments.

24/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the impactful partnership between the Children's Cancer Foundation and Monash Health Foundation.💛

Established in 1992 by parents supporting each other through their children’s cancer journeys, the Children’s Cancer Foundation has grown to fund clinical care, allied health roles, research programs, and clinical trials across Australia and in our own community, at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

Led by dedicated volunteers with lived experience, the Foundation remains deeply connected to families, ensuring compassionate, family-centred care.

Their ongoing support has been instrumental in shaping the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre and helping our care teams provide world-leading care.

🔬 Most recently, the Children’s Cancer Foundation funded the launch of an initiative through The Children’s Cancer CoLab, to accelerate research, improve clinical translation, and strengthen outcomes for children and young people with cancer, with our own Biobank.

🙋‍♀️ They will also be supporting a new Patient Navigator Role at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre to ensure families are further supported at every step of the way, as they face the dynamic landscape of childhood cancer.

We were proud to host guests from the Children's Cancer Foundation team recently and unveil a special plaque at Monash Children's Cancer Centre, recognising how their incredible support is improving the quality of life for our young patients now and well into the future.

On behalf of our clinicians and every family who has walked through our doors, thank you to the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

To learn more about the Children's Cancer Foundation, please visit the link in our comments. 🔗

23/02/2026

The Monash Children’s Hospital Walk is happening on Sunday!

Did you spot our patient, 6-year-old Olivia, on 9News?

Olivia was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis just before starting her first year of school.

‘She really couldn’t walk, she couldn’t play, she couldn’t do a lot of the things that a normal 5-year-old could do,’ said Olivia’s Mum, Laura.

With the support of the Monash Children’s Hospital paediatric rheumatology team, Olivia is now receiving regular treatment and is free to move without pain.

‘[Olivia] lights up a room!’ said Chantelle Cabral, Clinical Nurse Consultant.

Funds raised at this year’s walk will support our paediatric rheumatology team to provide world-leading care for children and adolescents with a wide variety of conditions affecting muscles, joints and conditions of inflammation.

We can't wait to walk with our amazing patient families and care teams! 🩵

To register or make a donation today, please visit the link in comments.

18/02/2026

Meet 10-year-old Bradach 🧡

Bradach was on a trip in New Zealand when his mum, Erina, realised something was not right.

‘He had been experiencing all sorts of unusual symptoms, but not all at once,’ said Erina.

A combination of headaches, sore joints, rashes and a lack of energy all came and went, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly what was going on.

‘While we were in New Zealand, Bradach was extremely tired, falling asleep out of the blue and by the time we returned to Melbourne, he began to be in serious pain.’

Tests with medical teams continued, and the family was told to present to the emergency department if the symptoms worsened.

‘Things escalated quickly – and within 12 hours of arriving in hospital, Bradach was unable to walk.’

‘The hardest thing was seeing him in the hospital and knowing he knew his life would never be the same.’

After a week of more tests to find answers, Bradach was diagnosed with Lupus.

‘His immune system is constantly attacking itself. He can have constant flare-ups with headaches, inflammation, joint pain and even his kidneys have been affected.’

Bradach now visits his care team at the Monash Children’s Hospital regularly to manage his condition, which affects his organs and joints, with treatments to help suppress his overactive immune system.

‘He has missed a lot of school due to his condition, but he is super resilient, and we have an amazing community around us.’

‘His care team in Rheumatology along with the Nephrology team regularly monitor his condition to ensure his medications are managing all the symptoms. They are amazing.’

When Bradach is feeling well, he loves to play basketball, draw fantasy worlds, play online games and spend time doing fun things with his friends. He has dreams of becoming an engineer when he grows up.

‘Bradach is our youngest child and the heart of our family – he completes us.’

⭐ You can join us for the Monash Children’s Hospital Walk on Sunday, 1 March, for a fun day out, to support the care of young patients just like Bradach ⭐

To register, please visit the link in our comments 💙

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