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

Head lice love to crawl from one kid’s head to the next, so the chance of catching them can increase as kids return to s...
09/08/2026

Head lice love to crawl from one kid’s head to the next, so the chance of catching them can increase as kids return to school, sports and other activities during the term.

➡️ If your child has been in contact with a known case of head lice, or you notice them scratching their head more often, it’s important to follow these steps to stop the spread.

Kids can usually go back to childcare or school the day after they start treatment for head lice, but make sure to check in with your centre or school to see if they have their own return policy.

To learn how to tread head lice, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Head_lice_and_nits/

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Tiny teeth, teamwork and lots of smiles! Come along for a of our paediatric dentists, this  🦷🦷🦷
06/08/2026

Tiny teeth, teamwork and lots of smiles!

Come along for a of our paediatric dentists, this  🦷🦷🦷

It’s kinda chic the way you show up for your family every day - from tooth brushing tantrums to teaching teens independe...
05/08/2026

It’s kinda chic the way you show up for your family every day - from tooth brushing tantrums to teaching teens independence.

Navigating illnesses and injuries in kids can be challenging, but health knowledge, tools and support can help your family get through the tough times.

Our Kids Health Info resources share evidence-backed advice for over 300 medical topics for all age groups across fact sheets, infographics and podcast episodes.

Remember - you know your child best, so never be afraid to speak up if you feel something is wrong or if you need more information to make a medical decision.

Feel confident building your health knowledge with our Kids Health Info hub: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/

30/07/2026

One organ donor can save the lives of seven people and help many more with tissue donation, but many Australians haven’t discussed organ donation with their loved ones.

With teens able to join the Australian Organ Donor Register when they turn 16, it’s important to discuss this life-saving decision amongst your family, so everyone is aware of each other’s wishes.

DonateLife week is also a time to remember families who have given the gift of life to others across Australia through organ and tissue donation.

To find out more or to register, visit the DonateLife website: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/all-about-donation

27/07/2026

There’s more to the story when deciding whether your child should ride or own an e-bike or e-scooter.

These devices can cause much more severe injuries than traditional bikes and scooters.

If your family are planning to ride e-bikes or e-scooters, you can help keep them safe by:
👀 Supervising kids as they learn to ride
🧠 Making sure kids wear a correctly fitted helmet
👧 Only allowing one child to ride at a time
🔧 Never making modifications

⚠️ Don’t let kids under 16 years to ride e-scooters. This is illegal in Victoria

Help keep your family safe on e-bikes and e-scooters with our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/E-scooter_and_e-bike_safety/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organicsocials&utm_campaign=escooters

Water safety isn’t just for warm weather. Winter is the time to start thinking about staying safe around water in the wa...
24/07/2026

Water safety isn’t just for warm weather. Winter is the time to start thinking about staying safe around water in the warmer months.

🌊 Help build your family’s water safety skills year-round with these four tips ahead of your next day at the pool or family vacation.

🏊 By helping kids gain confidence in swimming and staying safe around water, you’re helping to keep them safe into their teen and adult years.

For more water safety advice, visit our Kids Health Info fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Water_Safety/



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Not all superheroes wear capes...some carry wheelie baskets with toys 🌈✨
24/07/2026

Not all superheroes wear capes...some carry wheelie baskets with toys 🌈✨

On 27 July at 2pm AEST, a national test of AusAlert will sound on all mobile phones in Victoria.AusAlert is Australia’s ...
21/07/2026

On 27 July at 2pm AEST, a national test of AusAlert will sound on all mobile phones in Victoria.

AusAlert is Australia’s new emergency warning system. It will play a loud alarm even if your phone is on silent or ‘do not disturb’.

For people using a safe phone, this alert could be unexpected and draw attention to that device. If you or someone you support has a safe phone, plan ahead and turn the phone off or switch to airplane mode before 2pm until 3pm AEST.

Help share this information so families can prepare.

Find out more on the AusAlert website: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

Please share this information with families and carers who may need to prepare.

Before you write your back-to-school shopping list, swipe to see ways you can add more cereals and wholegrains to your c...
17/07/2026

Before you write your back-to-school shopping list, swipe to see ways you can add more cereals and wholegrains to your child’s lunchbox next term.

A balanced diet across the five food groups is vital for healthy growth and development, with kids and teens, depending on their age, needing at least:

🍞5 – 7 serves of cereals and grain (mostly wholegrains) daily
🥦 5 serves of veggies daily
🍓 2 serves of fruit daily
🧀 3.5 serves of dairy or alternatives daily
🍗 2.5 serves of meat or alternatives daily

Eating enough of the five food groups each day can set up your child for healthy eating habits and decrease the risk of chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

If your child has been diagnosed with allergies or medical conditions that impact what they can eat, discuss any concerns with your doctor or healthcare provider.

Find out more age-specific nutrition advice in our Kids Health Info fact sheets:

Babies and toddlers: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Nutrition_%E2%80%93_babies_and_toddlers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpfood

School-age children: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Nutrition_%E2%80%93_school-age_children/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpfood

Teens: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Nutrition_teens_and_young_people/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=nchpfood

17/07/2026

Your words can shape your child’s experience of care.

Using clear, supportive language can reduce fear and help them cope better during a procedure.

Save this for your next appointment and share with other parents.

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