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The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9345 5522

Address: 50 Flemington Road 3052 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.rch.org.au

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25.01.2022 Meet RCH Early Years Educators Elias, Nyreeand their puppets! Elias and Nyree lead our Education Institute’s kindergarten inpatient program, which has just been shortlisted in the 2020 Victorian Early Years Awards. The program delivers play-based individual and group learning experiences that encourage self-discovery and nurture a child’s sense of identity, autonomy and wellbeing. The team were nominated for improving access and participation in Early Learning after they s...uccessfully turned their program virtual in response to the pandemic. The inpatient program included live-streamed kindergarten sessions, as well as an ‘online classroom’ where lessons are designed and posted daily in collaboration with parents and carers. The winners of the Victorian Early Years Awards will be announced next Wednesday. To learn more about the awards and the work of our RCH Education Institute, please visit: https://bit.ly/3pxprtI

24.01.2022 Did you know that there are developmental benefits of reading to a sleeping baby? This month, families and staff on our Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Butterfly, have been taking part in the ‘Little Readers Read-a-thon’, an initiative encouraging parents of NICU babies to read to their little ones as much as possible. Studies have shown that exposure to more language can improve language development in babies. Babies in a NICU hear 14,000 less words over a 16 hour period... compared to babies at home, which can affect language development later in life. Little Carter and his parents are just one family who have taken part in the Read-a-thon and are really enjoying the bonding time with their bub. Carter was born at 25 weeks gestation and has stayed at the RCH for the first 13 weeks of his life. Carter’s mum Ineke and dad Jeremy have been reading to Carter as much as they can during their stay in the hospital. I have a collection of books from my grandma that she used to read to me as a baby, so we’ve been reading them to Carter, which has been really lovely, Ineke said. The Best Little Monkeys in the World has been his favourite, we love reading that one to him together as a family.

24.01.2022 It wouldn't be Christmas at the RCH without a video marking the lighting of our giant Christmas tree! We wish we could have come together to celebrate, but in true 2020 fashion, we will have to do it virtually. From everyone at the RCH we wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe summer with your family.

24.01.2022 Vandal is a proud Wiradjuri mixed media artist and one of the talented Indigenous artists involved in Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail. Commencing in January 2021, Me and UooUoo will be taking over the streets of Melbourne and Geelong with 100 UooUoo sculptures, all uniquely designed by Australian artists. This spectacular public art trail will bring the community together in a safe way, while also raising funds for the RCH. Learn more about Indigenous artists Josh Muir, Vandal, Greg Matthews, Associate Professor Wayne Quilliam, Melanie Hava, and Sharlee Dunolly-Lee taking part in Me and UooUoo here: https://bit.ly/3eKixfR

24.01.2022 This year, we proudly launched Australia’s first specialist Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Service to simplify and streamline care for children from across the country with some of the most rare and complex colorectal conditions. Jack and his parents were some of the first to benefit from this new service, and they will continue to do so for many years to come as Jack grows up. We first met Jack when he was only a few days old and brought to the RCH Newborn Intensive Ca...re Unit. He was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease, a condition which causes the large bowel to be formed without nerves and is therefore unable to function properly, and required surgery to remove more than 70 per cent of his large bowel. Now two years old, Jack is happy, healthy and loves the beach and riding his scooter! Jack’s mum Michelle said, Having been on this journey for the past two years, I have no doubt about the immeasurable impact this service will have on families like ours. Having someone on call who understands the patient background and the intricacies of conditions like Hirschsprung disease, who can support both the patient and the parents, will help families to feel so much more comfortable and confident. Click through to learn more https://bit.ly/3o6jnYs

23.01.2022 Two year old Ethan with RCH Clinical Nurse Consultant, Jessica

22.01.2022 In our latest podcast episode, Professor Sonia Grover, Gynaecology Director at the RCH sits down with hosts and paediatricians Margie Danchin and Anthea Rhodes to chat through all things gynae issues in young girls including tips for parents on how to treat vulvovaginitis at home, what to do if a child has vulval pain and what labial adhesions are. You can listen on your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts t.ly/ud3u and Spotify t.ly/s9z4

21.01.2022 Has your child been nervous about heading back to on-site learning next week? Are they worried about if their friends will want to play with them or if they will miss their family? Jazz the puppet sat down with Kim, one of the teachers at the RCH, to chat about how she's feeling about school next week and what Jazz can do in the lead up to reconnect with friends and become familiar with the school environment again. For further information about COVID-19 please see the DHHS website here: t.ly/TFC5

18.01.2022 Meet Sam, whose story is shared as part of the RCH Foundation’s Christmas fundraising campaign. Sam was unconscious when he arrived at the RCH in February 2019. With severe head, spinal, and upper body injuries from a car accident, the 11 year old spent the next 60 days in a coma in Rosella, the Intensive Care Unit, before opening his eyes for the first time. Luckily for Sam, he had some of the world’s best specialists at his side, and after 10 months of intense care and rehabilitation, he made it home just in time for Christmas. Learn more about Sam’s story and support the RCH Foundation here: rchfoundation.org.au/christmas2020

18.01.2022 Happy World Teachers’ Day to all of the incredible teachers who’ve helped to keep our kids learning throughout the challenges of this year especially to our own RCH Education Institute! All children have the right to access education, even when they are unwell, and many people might not know about the team of educators at the RCH who help to keep patients connected to their regular school or kindergarten while they are in hospital. To mark World Teachers’ Day, we caught up with Special Needs Teacher, Andy, for our latest #ChampionsforChildren profile. Click through to meet Andy and find out about his typical day at the RCH, https://bit.ly/3oAwaTr

18.01.2022 Today is Allied Health Professionals Day, a day to acknowledge the diverse skills and achievements of allied health staff! To celebrate the day, our RCH Archives and Collections team has produced three new online exhibitions, showcasing the contribution and historical origins of a selection of our 24 allied health specialities at the RCH. The RCH Orthotic and Prosthetic Department, historically known as the ‘Splint Shop’, has provided expertly crafted splints and braces for... children suffering from polio, osteomyelitis and tuberculosis of the bone since the late1800s. In 2020, our highly skilled team is involved in the treatment of a wide range of neuromuscular-skeletal conditions, and wooden and leather splints have been replaced by advanced technological devices such as prosthetic arms that feature microprocessor-controlled fingers as well as prosthetic legs in bright colours and fun patterns. Explore the exhibitions here: https://t.ly/mXgy

18.01.2022 With the current COVID-19 restrictions, school holidays look a little different to what we’re all used to. To keep our kids entertained while staying at home, the Victorian Government has provided a range of activities to keep children engaged and active these school holidays. Many of these activities are free and available anytime via the internet! From story time sessions with the State Library, to a virtual Sea Life holiday camp with Melbourne Aquarium, there’s something f...or children of all ages to enjoy. To find out more and join in the activities, please click the link below.

17.01.2022 Today marks World Prematurity Day, a day observed globally on November 17 each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the impact it has on families. To recognise the day, we visited our Newborn Intensive Care Unit, to meet twins Leila and Lukas. Leila and Lukas were born at 33 weeks after doctors at Sunshine Hospital became concerned with Leila’s slowing growth and blood flow resistance through the placenta. ... Shortly after birth, Leila began vomiting bile and had difficulty with her breathing. She was rushed to the RCH, where surgery on her bowel revealed that Leila had a sluggish small intestine, and required a stoma to help her bowel recover. Meanwhile her twin brother, Lukas remained at Sunshine Hospital. Now, just one month after being born, the twins, along with mum Jenita and dad, Daniel, have spent their first day together as a family. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3lEBram

16.01.2022 It takes a long time to become a paediatrician. After passing medical school, trainee paediatricians go through many years of extra training. Along the way they need prove their skills. Just like a pilot needs to prove how expertly they can fly a plane, a trainee needs to show examiners how expertly they provide medical care for children and families. And just like a pilot gets to train in a simulator for complex situations, our trainee paediatricians need practise doing co...nsultations before their exam. This is where we need your help to prepare our next generation of paediatricians. If your child has complex medical needs and are available for a one hour telehealth consultation with a trainee paediatrician please visit this link for more information: t.ly/sLFS

16.01.2022 This month is Telehealth Awareness Month a month where Victoria will celebrate and promote the achievements and opportunities provided by telehealth. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, this year the RCH provided up to 70 per cent of all clinical appointments through telehealth. Eight-year-old RCH patient Rosie is one of the many children who has benefitted from the introduction of telehealth appointments this year.... After being born at 31 weeks and four days gestation, Rosie spent the first six months of her life in hospital. While at the RCH, she received treatment from many teams in the hospital including for a hole in her heart. Eight years on, Rosie still regularly attends the RCH for appointments with multiple departments. To read more about Rosie’s story with the RCH, please click here: t.ly/ESdE

16.01.2022 Today is World Sickle Cell Day; a day to raise awareness of the genetic disorder that changes the shape of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. To learn more, we visited 17-year-old Reyan who was undergoing her monthly treatment on Friday. Reyan has been a patient of the RCH since she was a baby and is one of only seven patients at the RCH who relies on blood transfusions from donated blood to help treat her sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is more common in people with ...African and Middle Eastern backgrounds, where the affected gene is more common. Regular blood donations from across the ethnically diverse Australian community are important for children with sickle cell disease. Although blood compatibility is not based on race, genetically similar blood is the best choice for patients who need repeated or large volumes of blood transfusions. This week also marks National Blood Donor Weekan important reminder that blood donations are vital for children like Reyan. The RCH is also home to Australia's first dedicated paediatric apheresis service which helps children with sickle cell disease. An innovative therapeutic process, apheresis involves the filtering and removal of unhealthy blood cells and replacement with healthy donor cells. Learn more about apheresis treatment here: https://bit.ly/2UfwcW1

15.01.2022 Infant Mental Health Awareness Week is held annually in June to highlight the emotional wellbeing of babies. The Infant Mental Health team at the RCH work with families to give every baby the best possible start in life, just like four-month-old Olivia and her mum Samantha. The Infant Mental Health team have really helped educate us on developing and nurturing Olivia’s emotional and social wellbeing. Through a range of things like skin to skin practice, reading and music t...herapy, the team have been able to help us identify different play ideas for Olivia that support her mental wellbeing. They have taught us how to connect with her and understand her cues, which has really helped us become a part of her life. Find out more about how the RCH Infant Mental Health team help babies like Olivia: https://bit.ly/3zAsvKJ

15.01.2022 Gardening gets a green thumbs up from our patients! It’s one of the special activities our Child Life Therapy team provides to give patients and their families a welcome break from the ward. Former teachers and horticulturalists Jo, Julie and Heather (pictured), invite patients out into the gardens to tend to the vegie patch, sow seeds, feed the worm farm and create all kinds of artworks and mosaics to decorate the space. Gardening has many benefits for our patients, including helping regional patients to feel more connected to home, and for those who visit us regularly it’s something they can check back on to see how the plants are growing. Even initially reluctant patients become keen to return to the garden!

15.01.2022 Did you know that performing CPR and using an Automatic External Defibrillator or AED more than doubles the chances of surviving cardiac arrest? Every day around 18 Victorians have a cardiac arrest, and it’s because of brave everyday people who’ve stepped in to help loved ones and strangers alike that thousands are still with us today. This ‘Shocktober’, we’re joining Ambulance Victoria in encouraging everyone to learn CPR and locate their nearest AED, because bystander inte...rvention has the greatest impact on improving survival rates. You’re invited to join Ambulance Victoria paramedic Mike for a live training session to learn life saving CPR skills. Simply RSVP to the Facebook Live Event on the Ambulance Victoria Facebook page and join in on Thursday October 15 at 7pm AEST. For more information, head to www.ambulance.vic.gov.au To find your nearest AED search 'find an aed' or visit registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au/find-an-aed #shocktober #easyasAED

15.01.2022 Did you know our psychologists also work with children with chronic and complex pain conditions to help them cope? In celebration of Psychology Week, we sat down with RCH psychologist Fiona in this week's #ChampionsForChildren profile to find out how she works with our patients and why being a florist was her backup career. To read more visit t.ly/SRtX

14.01.2022 At 32-weeks pregnant, first-time parents Kathleen and Adam were faced with the terrifying news that there was something wrong with their baby’s heart. An ultrasound had revealed that their growing baby was suffering from a congenital heart defect, after an otherwise happy and healthy pregnancy. Shortly after birth, Xavier was resuscitated and brought to the RCH via the Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER) service, where he remained on life support. Xavier ...spent his first month of life in hospital, with a majority of time spent on the RCH's cardiac ward, Koala. Koala ward is a very special place for our family, said Adam. Being around other families of children with heart complications on the ward, it really makes you realise that when you’re a heart-kid parent, you become very in tune with what’s going on with your child’s health, because you’ve seen them battle so much already. To read more about Xavier's journey at the RCH, click here: https://bit.ly/3r5Ygak

13.01.2022 The Royal Children’s Hospital has made some changes to its visitor restrictions. Siblings and other household members are now allowed to visit the RCH between the hours of 4pm-6pm. To protect our patients, visitors and staff, some restrictions are still in place: Inpatient Ward Areas A maximum of two parents or carers can visit with no time limit; and a subsequent member of the same household for a maximum of 2 hours per visit between the hours of 4pm-6pm.... Emergency Department One parent or carer unless agreed with the treating team. Dolphin One parent or carer if awaiting COVID-19 test results, if negative test result a maximum of two parents or carers. Rosella and Butterfly A maximum of two parents or carers. Specialist Clinics, Day Medical Care, Day Cancer Unit and Day Surgery Two parents or carers may attend with only one parent or carer present during the consultation. We understand that all families are different and if you have specific needs, please speak with your child’s clinical team. Thank you for your continued support. Click here to read more: t.ly/yIK1

13.01.2022 With Christmas and New Year only days away, check out our Emergency Department’s top tips to keep your kids safe this summer! As families enjoy more time in the sun, pools and beaches, and new toys gifted on Christmas day, it’s particularly important for parents and carers to remain vigilant and supervise their children to help avoid preventable accidents and injuries. We wish all families a safe and enjoyable summer and hope you won’t meet us by accident.... Click through for our top tips, https://bit.ly/3aug3SF

13.01.2022 Our very own RCH Spoonville is open! From magicians and superheroes to doctors and nurses, our patients and staff have been creating their own Spoonville characters for our garden in the North Court. Many staff members created spoons that represented their role at the RCH, while our patients were extra creative with wizards, superheroes and dancers all featuring in the colourful community. Now, we're inviting all of our patients and families at the hospital to join in the f...un and place their own spoon in our Spoonville! Spoonville has become a way for communities in lockdown to interact with each other in a safe and fun way, by simply creating different wooden spoon characters and placing them together to form a community. Do you have any ideas for characters to add to our Spoonville? Let us know in the comments below!

13.01.2022 Today, we join all Victorians in saying thank you! Thank you to our patients and families, staff and community for your commitment and sacrifices made this year to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Leave your messages of thanks for our team in the comments below!... Please note, this photo was taken prior to the pandemic.

11.01.2022 Happy World Children’s Day to children everywhere, including past and present patients of the RCH! World Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is dedicated to improving children’s welfare and promoting international togetherness among children worldwide. In celebration of the day, and recognition of our commitment to improving health outcomes for children everywhere, we’re launching the final exhibition in our 2020 online program Hospital Childhoods: A home away fro...m home. This exhibition explores how staff at the RCH have long advocated to create routines, celebrate milestones, entertain, educate and encourage children who are placed in a foreign and sometimes confronting hospital environment. View the exhibition here: https://bit.ly/3lPQ4aU

10.01.2022 Have you used telehealth in the past year? Did you have your appointment while driving or walking around the shops? Our latest RCH National Child Health Poll found that one in four children have had a telehealth appointment in the past year however many may not be getting the most out of their appointments. It looks like telehealth may be here to stay and we want to make sure you and your family receive the highest level of health care possible.... To learn more about the latest RCH Poll on Telehealth please visit https://bit.ly/3xRVFU4

09.01.2022 This week is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Awareness Week a week dedicated to raising awareness, creating hope, and promoting the need for a cure on behalf of those in the EB community. EB is a rare genetic disease that causes very fragile skin, where friction, bumps or knocks to the skin can result in painful blisters and wounds. Children with EB are often called butterfly children because their skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings. Born with Recessive Dystrophic Epide...rmolysis Bullosa, twelve-year-old Ghadir is one of hundreds of children living with EB in Australia. For Ghadir and his family, living with this condition is extremely difficult and often met with a lack of awareness from the community. Despite their challenges, treatment and management of his condition at the RCH has allowed Ghadir to participate in many of the same activities as his siblings and friends. The RCH has been absolutely marvelous. From day one they have been there for Ghadir and us as a family, Ghadir’s mum, Iman said. We’re so grateful that he is able to play with his brother and sister, and be part of a basketball team with his friends. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2Ty55BR To learn more about EB awareness day, visit: https://bit.ly/34DoVC2

09.01.2022 It’s not Baby Shark, it’s Baby Chat! Our newest virtual health program, Baby Chat, is helping our smallest patients to hear the voices of their parents and siblings while being cared for in our Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Six-week-old, Arthur, and his family we’re some of the first to test out Baby Chat, when the family recently celebrated older brother Oliver’s ninth birthday. Arthur was born with oesophageal atresia, meaning his oesophagus didn’t meet his stomach, and nee...ded surgery at the RCH soon after birth. Although this meant Arthur’s three older brothers had to wait patiently for six weeks to meet their new little mate, Baby Chat has helped the family to connect and celebrate special moments together during this time. Arthur’s mum, Genevieve said Having Arthur with us through Baby Chat to celebrate Oliver’s ninth birthday was so special for him, and for us too as we didn’t want to leave Oliver on his birthday, but we also didn’t want to be away from Arthur. It’s something we’ll cherish forever.

09.01.2022 Sonja Elia is a nurse practitioner specialising in immunisation at the RCH and is passionate about making a difference to Indigenous children’s health. Thanks to the support of the RCH Auxiliaries as the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Development Scholarship recipient in 2019, Sonja developed a culturally appropriate immunisation program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Learn more about Sonja’s work closing the gap in immunisation and making lasting changes to improve Indigenous health: https://bit.ly/3eOPzLC

07.01.2022 Do you know the most effective ways to treat nits and lice, what causes school sores and if you can catch worms from your household pet? Hosts Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg sat down with infectious diseases expert Dr Josh Osowicki in our latest podcast episode to chat through all of the gross things kids seem to get, why they're so common and importantly, how you can treat them at home. You can listen on your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts t.ly/ud3u and Spotify t.ly/s9z4

05.01.2022 Is eczema caused by food allergies? Are molluscum contagious? What do you do if you think the rash is serious? These questions and more are answered in our latest podcast episode as hosts Dr Lexi Frydenberg and Dr Margie Danchin sit down with Associate Professor David Orchard, Director of Dermatology at the RCH to chat through common rashes and skin conditions in kids. You can listen on your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts t.ly/ud3u and Spotify t.ly/s9z4

05.01.2022 We first met three year old Amin when he came to the RCH in September 2017, shortly after his birth. Being born without hands, Amin has never let his disability stop him from doing his favourite things riding his bike, painting and drawing. After trying to ride a scooter, Amin’s mum Shirin was pointed toward the RCH’s prosthetics team, who suggested using baby prosthetics to help him grip to the handles safely. ... Even though he kept slipping off, he was so determined to ride his scooter, which he did with help from the RCH prosthetics team, Shirin said. He eventually became bored with the scooter and moved to his next challenge riding a bike, which he is loving at the moment while we spend more time at home. While staying at home, Amin has been able to do lots of his favourite activities, like drawing and painting, and covering whatever he can with chalk!

04.01.2022 How harmful can vaping be? With traditional cigarettes in decline, the e-cigarette or "vape" has rapidly filled the void. Boasting attractive flavours and a promise of no harmful chemicals, vaping is sometimes perceived as a safe alternative to smoking. Is it?... In our latest podcast episode, Doctors Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg are joined by Doctor Moya Vandeleur, a paediatric respiratory specialist, to get the facts on vaping and e-cigarettes. The discussion covers the health risks for developing bodies, the presence of addictive chemicals like nicotine and THC as well as other potentially toxic additives, how vaping can put young people on the path to smoking, and importantly, how to start a conversation with your child about e-cigarette use. Listen today on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2TQJDvs and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gJjfwf

04.01.2022 At the RCH, we’re proud of our dedicated and talented team of hospital staff, specialists, doctors and nurses who provide great care to our community each day and we want you to get to know them better! Today, we’re launching a new series called #ChampionsForChildren, which highlights the diverse work of staff across the hospital and the often life-changing impact it has on our patients, families and community. This week is Mental Health Week, an annual awareness week that ...aims to promote the importance of individual and community mental health and well-being, while also working to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. To start our new series off, we sat down with Registered Psychiatric Nurse Sam, who takes us through a typical work day, some of the mental health challenges she’s seen as a result of the pandemic, and why it’s important to start a conversation about mental health. To read the full story, visit: https://t.ly/309N

03.01.2022 Georgia was born at only 25 weeks gestation with a rare birth defect known as subglottic stenosis, meaning she couldn’t breathe on her own. Georgia spent nine months on a ventilator in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). To come off the ventilator, Georgia had to undergo a tracheostomy, meaning a tube was placed in her windpipe to get air into her lungs. Georgia would not be here without the life-saving treatment of The Royal Children’s Hospital. Please consider making a tax time donation to ensure sick children like Georgia and her family continue to receive this vital care they so desperately rely on. To read more visit: https://bit.ly/3gBqTaH

02.01.2022 Are you planning to have a barbeque this Melbourne Cup? Before you get started, it’s important to ensure you are always being fire safe, particularly when children are around. In 2020, patients with severe burns have spent an accumulated total of 676 days as inpatients at the RCH. At the same time, we’ve seen a 74 per cent increase above the average for patients presenting with severe burns. ... Ahead of the long weekend, we sat down with Chief of Critical Care, Ed Oakley and Director of our Trauma Service and lead burns surgeon, Dr Warwick Teague to talk about fire safety and how to stay safe around barbeques.

01.01.2022 Are you planning to do a little Christmas shopping this week? Pick up some great gifts and support the RCH at the same time by visiting the RCH online shop. Our shop includes everything from family favourite books, to heritage postcards and tea towels, and even our limited edition 150th anniversary RCH Monopoly! ... To thank our community for their support throughout this challenging year, we’re also offering a 20 per cent discount on all purchases and a free pack of RCH wrapping paper with every order. Just use coupon code 20OFF at CHECKOUT to activate your discount. Please note, the discount code is valid until December 14th, 2020 and is not applicable to ASQ-TRAK kit orders To browse our range of gifts and RCH merchandise, visit https://shop.rch.org.au/ Happy shopping!

01.01.2022 Kait Pfeiffer wants everyone to meet her 16 month old son Hugo so that they can see that while he may look different, he has a gorgeous smile, a twinkle in his eyes and is just a cheeky, brave and strong boy. At six weeks old, Hugo was diagnosed with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare congenital condition that can affect children’s skin, brain and eyesight. For Hugo, the most conspicuous characteristic of the condition is his port wine stain that covers the left side of his face. ...Hugo is the youngest of Kait and husband Dane’s four children and when he was born, they knew it was going to be a bit chaotic with four children under five. What they didn’t expect was the steep learning curve and numerous medical appointments in the weeks and months following Hugo’s birth. Hugo was originally assessed in Adelaide, undergoing an MRI to check his brain function, which confirmed he would likely go on to suffer seizures by the time he was one; an eye test to check for glaucoma, which was clear; and at just a few weeks old, Hugo was referred to the RCH for treatment for his port wine stain. You can read more about Hugo's treatment here: t.ly/nFJP

01.01.2022 With less than a week to go until children in Metro Melbourne return to on-site learning many parents may be letting out a sigh of relief. However, not all children are looking forward to returning and may feel some anxiety as they count down the days. Check out our video with Dr Anthea Rhodes as she highlights some common concerns parents and children have, and how you can support your child in the lead up to the big day. For further information about COVID-19 please see the DHHS website here: t.ly/TFC5