Detention harms children. We have long advocated that children should not be held in detention. We stand with our colleagues at the ACAH and support its statement that the issue must be resolved as a matter of urgency. Read more bit.ly/3gsgJcu
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- The Royal Children’s Hospital and its Emergency Department are experiencing extremely high demand and extended wait periods, which are expected to continue into the weekend.
- The RCH sends its heartfelt thoughts to the families and community impacted by the devastating tragedy in #Devonport Tasmania. To our Tasmanian healthcare colleagues, first responders and others who attended the scene, we send our unwavering support.
- RCH clinicians have successfully separated twins Nima & Dawa in a 6 hour op. Surgery involved a multi-disciplinary team of around 25 clinicians, including the Bhutan paediatrician. Dr Joe Crameri said surgery went smoothly & the girls are recovering well & breathing independently
- We know trans and gender diverse children and adolescents are some of the most vulnerable in our community. They need and deserve our support, our respect, our affirmation and our protection. Read our full joint statement @MCRI_for_kids bit.ly/3luT81C
- No child should experience discrimination or the threat of discrimination. Trans and gender diverse children and adolescents are some of the most vulnerable in our community. They need and deserve our support, respect and protection. bit.ly/3rJ1qTS @MCRI_for_kids
- The 13-year-old patient and 23-year-old patient seen following the Bourke Street incident have been discharged from the hospital.
- The RCH acknowledges the @AusPressCouncil adjudication on a campaign of coverage of our Gender Service, in particular @michelle_telfer, which has been ongoing since 2019. We stand by our Gender Service and remain committed to their great work. bit.ly/2WNnI9E
- The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. So, we want to help! Tune in on Wednesday at 12.30pm to hear from our panel of experts as we go live on Facebook to talk about how you can support your child’s mental health throughout the pandemic and beyond.
- Are you worried about your child getting COVID-19? Is Delta worse than other variants? Should I vaccinate my child when it’s available? We’ll answer these questions & more as we go live on FB with our panel from the RCH & @MCRI_for_kids. Find out more bit.ly/3yTPwXx
- "Detention causes harm and it must end" - doctors, nurses & clinical support staff writing in today's @theheraldsun heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/r…
- The RCH welcomes the news that children aged 12-15 are now approved to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Children are our future. This is an important step forward in this pandemic. It is now up to us all to speak with our children about the vaccine.