The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Melbourne

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address this considerable public health problem facing the nation.   The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), found mental health problems were frequently chronic with 64 per cent reporting symptoms three or more times across their adolescent years.    MCRI Professor Susan Sawyer said that despite growing concerns about adolescent mental health, until now, few studies had comprehensively charted the course of common mental disorders across this key life stage.   “To our knowledge, this longitudinal study shows the highest cumulative incidence of clinically significant symptoms of common mental disorders that has ever been reported across adolescence from any country,” she said.   Read more: https://direc.to/m7AB   #ChildHealth #MedicalResearch #MentalHealth The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Melbourne Centre for Adolescent Health

Last Friday, our team came together to celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and collaboration at our annual Christmas Party 🎅🏼🎁  From a fun game of Bad Santa to the delicious food and drinks, it was the perfect way to wrap up 2024! A huge thank you to our entire team for their dedication and passion throughout the year. This talented group works hard to advance pediatric healthcare, enabling The Royal Children's Hospital to provide exceptional care for sick children. Here’s to making more memories, achieving new milestones, and continuing to grow our impact in 2025. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! ✨🌟

✨ Check out the stunning setup at Rawdon Court, Boronia! ✨  Every year, one of our incredible community fundraisers, Brett, goes all out, decking the halls (and the house!) with spectacular Christmas lights to spread holiday cheer and raise funds for sick kids at The Royal Children's Hospital. 🎄💫  And it's not just Brett — other local fundraisers are joining in on the fun by setting up their own dazzling displays across Victoria in support of sick kids. Check out the locations of all the lights on our events page: https://lnkd.in/g7wwXT5W  What a bright and joyful way to give back this season! ❤️ 

It's not rare to have a rare disease. 🌟 Each year, 1 in 12 babies is born with a rare disease, yet 50 per cent remain undiagnosed. Thanks to philanthropic support, an innovative research program at The Royal Children's Hospital called Rare Diseases Now, or RDNow, is changing that. Dr Michelle de Silva, Program Manager of RDNow, is leading the groundbreaking work that brings hope to kids with undiagnosed genetic conditions. Learn how RDNow is making a difference for families and how you can help expand this vital program: https://lnkd.in/grwWg56J

🎉 Today we celebrate 5 amazing years of Catherine Donaldson at The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation!  Catherine joined our team as a Supporter Relations Officer and displaying a flair for data and detail, she eventually stepped into the Database Officer role.  Since joining the team, Catherine has demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring our data systems run smoothly. She has played a crucial role in keeping our operations efficient and our data secure, and has become a go-to for the best advice on donations and data. 🔐💾 She has seen us through a CRM implementation, integrations with websites and finance systems, all the process changes that lockdowns threw at us, and she is still eager to learn, make our data and systems better, and improve the experience of our wonderful donors.    Thank you, Catherine, for your hard work, reliability, and can-do attitude. We’re grateful for your contributions and look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏

🚨 We're seeking a Communications Manager (parental leave cover) to join our team! 🚨 In this role, you'll take the lead in delivering impactful communications and marketing strategies, ensuring high-quality messaging across the public, the Melbourne Children’s campus community, and the RCH Foundation’s network of donors, fundraisers, and supporters. You'll play a key role in enhancing our fundraising efforts and contributing to the life-changing work we do for children’s health. This is a full-time, fixed term role for 13 months. If you're passionate about communications and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7tmJaGr

Thank you to all our supporters who gave generously during our Matched Giving Day. We have raised an incredible $28,004, thanks to the support of Nelson Alexander Real Estate.   Your support helps us provide exceptional care to sick children and young people like Sammi at The Royal Children's Hospital.

Congratulations to our incredible Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Brown on 7 amazing years at the RCH Foundation! 🎉 Ryan's journey with us began in 2017 when he joined the RCH Foundation as Director, Fundraising. Since then, he has become a trusted, compassionate, and visionary leader, driving meaningful growth and success for the organisation. With over 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, he has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and transformative change, first as Director, Fundraising and now as our Chief Executive Officer. Thank you, Ryan, for your unwavering commitment and dedication to our mission. Here’s to building an even greater impact in the years ahead! 🌟

Double your donation today! 💰 From 9am on Thursday 5 December to 9am on Friday 6 December, every dollar donated by you will be doubled, thanks to the generous support of Nelson Alexander Real Estate. Act fast! Only the first $10,000 in donations will be doubled. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/g3rFS6CT

🚀 Are you a seasoned Business Partnering and Performance Finance professional with a passion for improving children’s health? 🌟 We’re looking for a dynamic Manager, Business Partnering and Performance to join our team and make a meaningful impact. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team, driving financial planning processes, delivering strategic insights, and acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to the RCH Foundation, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g7tmJaGr