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Write your Will for free this Charity Wills Week

Did you know that more than half of Australians don’t have a Will? Having a Will is one of the most important ways to protect the people you love and ensure your wishes are honoured. It can also be a meaningful way to support causes that matter to you.  Charity Wills Week runs from 16–30 March 2026, offering a timely reminder

Transforming kidney transplant care in Victoria and Tasmania

The Monash Health Foundation and Nephrology team are proud to have supported the purchase of a new kidney perfusion machine (known as XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport) to help transform kidney transplantations across Victoria and Tasmania. The world-leading portable transport device uses the power of oxygen to improve and extend organ preservation times, graft viability, and

Thank you for supporting our biggest MCH Walk yet!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined and supported us on Sunday at Jells Park for the 2026 Monash Children’s Hospital Walk!     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 amazing work of our dedicated care teams.   With your support, we surpassed

Advancing care and research with the Children’s Cancer Foundation

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

Small steps, big impact: MCH patients Bradach and Ellie share their stories

The Monash Children’s Hospital Walk is almost here! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday 1 March at Jells Park to support the care of our young patients and their families.   The impact is very real. Funds raised at the 2026 Monash Children’s Hospital Walk will support our paediatric rheumatology team, which cares for children and adolescents who live with a wide variety

Every breath counts: clinicians take on 1,000km challenge to support our most critically ill children

This March, our amazing Monash Children’s Hospital clinicians, Dr Rob Roseby, Dr Cathy McAdam, Dr Sabine Hennel and Dr Toby Van Hest, will be taking part in the Chain Reaction Challenge – cycling 1,000km from Sydney to Melbourne in 7 days, to raise vital funds and give young patients the best chance at a healthier, happier life.  Funds raised

Enhancing paediatric care in south-east Melbourne 

Thanks to the generous contributions of the Aaron Sansoni Foundation, care teams at Monash Children’s Hospital have been able to purchase vital medical equipment to enhance care across our wards, paediatric emergency department and even in patient family homes. The suite of equipment includes a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine for emergency care, a speech-generating device to support