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Giving vulnerable babies the warmest possible start

A message from Liz, Nurse Manager at Casey Hospital  Caring for unwell babies is one of the most challenging, yet deeply meaningful parts of being a nurse.  Every day, we meet families whose lives have been turned upside down in an instant. What should be a time of joy, bonding and precious first memories, suddenly

MCH Walk 2027 early bird registrations are open!

Join us on Sunday, 28 February 2027 at Jells Park for a family-friendly day in support of Monash Children’s Hospital. Choose a 1km, 5km or 10km walk or run and be part of our special community event helping reimagine care for young patients and their families. Bring your family, friends and colleagues to enjoy a

Shining success for Monash Children’s Hospital

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our 2026 Monash Children’s Hospital Shine Gala on Saturday, 13 June. The inspiring evening raised more than $600,000 for Monash Children’s Hospital, supporting the life-changing care provided by our Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Service for young patients and their families. Guests joined us at Sofitel Melbourne on

Making change for patients facing a cancer diagnosis

We recently had the honour of unveiling a plaque at the Monash Health Clinical Trials Centre, to recognise our patient and advocate Effie Atkins, for her incredible contributions to cancer research. After standard cancer treatments could not stop the spread of her own aggressive liver cancer, Effie began taking part in an immunotherapy trial and created a fundraising event, ‘Dr Hope’, in support of the Monash

Help build an ‘ICU of the Future’ – Emma’s story

Emma’s pregnancy was considered low risk. She, her husband, Andrew and their 3‑year‑old daughter, Mia were eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Pippa. At just 29-years-old, Emma was healthy, active, and excited to embrace life as a mum of two.  But within hours of giving birth, everything changed…  “I was fine that morning – I had a shower, spoke to my

Your chance to WIN a brand-new BMW in support of Monash Children’s Hospital!

Buy your Monash Children’s Hospital Car Raffle ticket today for your chance to win a brand-new BMW X1 sDrive18i, valued at $79,703. There are only 1,000 tickets available at $100 each, growing your chances to drive home in style!  Proudly supported by SMART – Exclusive salary packaging benefits provider to Monash Health – and Waverley BMW, ticket sales will support world-leading care for

Monash Health Business Breakfast: vaccinations in the workplace

This week, the Monash Health Foundation hosted a timely Business Breakfast and discussion, led by Professor Rhonda Stuart, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology at Monash Health, to work together to improve the health of our community ahead of the winter months. The event was the fifth in our Business Breakfast Series – connecting business leaders from across Victoria and discussed the importance