Liver Kids Australia

17/02/2023

There are not enough words to describe what Dr Shun means to so many of our families over decades. As an internationally recognised leader in the field of paediatric liver transplant, he has cared for our children with true compassion and determination. Thank you Dr Shun, we are honoured to be part of your legacy and wish you a long and happy retirement.

FAREWELL | For hundreds of families, Dr Albert Shun is more than a surgeon. He is a real-world Superman who gave their children a second chance of life.

Whether it be transplant surgery, cancer operations, or even using ping pong balls in theatre - Dr Shun is a pioneering, world-class surgeon who has built a reputation as a clinician focussed on compassionate, family-centred care.

But there becomes a time when all heroes must hang up their capes and that time has now come for Dr Shun.

Leaving a long-lasting legacy in the surgical field globally, Dr Shun is retiring following an incredible career spanning more than four decades.

Dr Shun was the first recognised paediatric transplant surgeon in Australia and across his remarkable career, performed more than 500 transplants.

“What I love about being a transplant surgeon is we’re able to keep families together... this is what has kept me going all these years," Dr Shun said.

On behalf of these families, his colleagues, and our Network, congratulations Dr Shun on a truly exceptional career. He will be dearly missed but his legacy will continue to shape the Hospital's story well into the future.

Read more: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/news/articles/2023/02/farewell-to-dr-superman-shun

❤ Wishing you all the best for a well-earned retirement, Dr Shun!

03/06/2021

The Leaping Livers team do amazing work and provide such selfless support to all the families who come through the doors. Help them to help more of our current and future Liver Kids!

17/01/2021

If you check out this video you will see a couple of Liver Kids members😊

21/12/2020

With the usual disclaimer to discuss these issues with your child's medical team...this recent ABC article suggests that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (currently being used in the US and UK, made by Pfizer and Moderna) will be recommended for immuno-suppressed people:

Almost all Australians will be recommended the COVID-19 vaccine. But what about children, pregnant women and immunosuppressed people?

19/12/2020

Liver Kids Members, don't forget to lodge your proxy for the AGM on Monday night! Or send us a message if you want to join us on Zoom.

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/12/2020

The Liver Kids AGM will be held via Zoom on Monday 21 December 2020. Members should have received a notice by email, so check your spam folder if you haven't seen it! This year we are looking for new committee members so please get in touch if you are interested in being part of the Liver Kids team in 2021.

05/09/2020

For PSC families, something you might want to check out:

PSC Support Australia is a small group of dedicated volunteers providing a platform of awareness for those suffering from Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and a ‘voice’ for those with PSC in Australia. We aim to provide support and education services to Australians with Primary Sclerosing Cholangi...

04/09/2020

Another reminder (as if Liver families need one!) of how important it is to talk about Organ Donation. Hope you're in your Jerseys for Jersey Day and taking the opportunity to spread the word. We can't wait to see a post-transplant update on Kayden and Indigo!

27/07/2020

Fantastic story, featuring more than one superhero - Bray, Dr Thomas and the Donor. Share your stories and thanks this week and make the most of DonateLife Week 2020.

21/05/2020

This is a great story from NSW:

Four-year-old Brayden Grugeon reckons he's some sort of superhero, and in many ways he is. Brayden and his family - dad Anthony, mum Kim, and six-year-old sis...

12/05/2020

This is from a reputable UK source and suggests that immune suppression in children does not increase the risk of severe Covid-19: https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1802 (Always talk to your child's team for specific information)

Doctors should reassure parents and carers of children who are immunocompromised that immunosuppression does not seem to increase the risk of severe covid-19, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence advises in a rapid guideline.1 “Covid-19 usually causes a mild, self-limiting illn...

18/03/2020

We have put a post up on our website about how to set a routine for school at home. We aren't saying you should do this - as of this morning Australian government advice is that schools should stay open. But, there may come a time when you need to keep your kids home. The post is specific to high school aged kids, but there are suggestions for adapting it for younger ones.

We thought we might put this post together to give some tips on how to manage life at home with your immune-suppressed kid, or kid with a chronic illness during a time of great uncertainty and publ…