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Monash Health Foundation launched their latest appeal this week, raising important funds to help improve the lives of children living with Type 1 diabetes. Almost half of all Victorian children diagnosed with diabetes are cared for by the team at Monash Children’s Hospital, with the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes providing care for more

After a two-year hiatus, Monash Health held its Pyjama Fun Run on Sunday the 6th of November at Princes Park in Carlton. This year’s Fun Run saw 250 participants, dressed in their favourite pyjamas run up to 6.4km to raise much needed funds for sleep health. Both human and canine participants were treated to a

Konrad, one of our young patients who was born with bowel outside of his body, was in hospital for the entire first year of his life. He is just one of many young patients who have benefitted from the Music and Child Life Therapy Programs at Monash Children’s Hospital. Over $90,000 has been raised through

It could be anything. Attempt 15 push‐ups a day for 15 days, go 15 days without coffee … or sing karaoke in the car for 15 days straight, as Renee Di Genova and her four‐year‐old son, Harvey, plan to do, while filming themselves for social media. Renee is President of the Prader‐Willi Syndrome Association of

The Monash Health Foundation is appealing to the community to support the delivery of Music and Child Life Therapy programs at Monash Children’s Hospital. The Music and Child Life Therapy programs support patients and families throughout their hospital admission and health journey. Children are helped to adjust to their diagnosis and the hospital environment through

The 2022 fundraising golf day and lunch named in honour of Bailey Tessier has raised close to $340,000. Initiated and run by Bailey’s dad Patrick Tessier OAM, the longstanding event focuses on support for the Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH) Cancer Centre. Ron Fairchild, Director of the Monash Health Foundation said that Patrick had made a

On Sunday 3 April from 10am to 3pm, the Miranda Foundation is hosting its major event – the Biggest Playdate. The Miranda Foundation is a long-standing supporter of the Children’s Cancer Centre at Monash Children’s Hospital. Held at Aspendale Gardens Community Centre the event is a fun day for young people and the young at