The Impact of Giving The future of children’s health is in our hands
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He who plants a tree Plants a hope. Lucy Larcom A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Saint Basil A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members. Mahatma Ghandi
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THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 50 Flemington Road Parkville Vic 3052 Australia P +61 (0) 3 9345 5037 F + 61 (0) 3 9345 6900 rch.foundation@rch.org.au rchfoundation.org.au ABN 15 007 143 142 JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY facebook.com/royalchildrenshospitalfoundation twitter.com/rchfmelb THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MELBOURNE P +61 (0) 3 9345 5522 rch.org.au THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARIES The Auxiliaries are community groups established to raise funds for the hospital. There are more than 60 Auxiliaries active across Victoria. Sue Manson, Auxiliaries Coordinator P +61 (0) 3 9345 6491 GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL The Good Friday Appeal is the hospital’s largest single donor, contributing more than $226 million since 1931. P + 61 (0) 3 9292 1166 goodfridayappeal.com.au RCH1000 The RCH1000 is a unique annual membership group raising funds for research at the hospital. rch1000.org.au
Design: Patrick Baker, Egg Creative Writers: Jessie Borrelle, Elizabeth Jones, Stephanie Zappala Bryant Photography: Jessie Borrelle, Stephanie Zappala Bryant,Tim Marcus, Martin Saunders, some photos kindly supplied by the Herald Sun, The Australian and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
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CONTENTS.
Vision, Mission and Values
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What is the impact of giving?
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A message from the Executive Director
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A message from the Chairman
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A message from the CEO of The Royal Children’s Hospital
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2010 / 2011 Funding Highlights
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Exploring our impact locally, nationally, internationally
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Transformation of children’s health care through philanthropy
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Good Friday Appeal
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Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics
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Auxiliaries 32 Transformational Stories Educational Play Therapy
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The RCH Eating Disorder Project
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Leadership and the RCH
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RCH International
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The Hadassah Center
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Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (IMRIS)
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Isolettes 50 Patient Flow System and Patient Calling System
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Our Own Family of Meerkats
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Wadja Aboriginal Family Place
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Rheumatology Research
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Children’s Bioethics Centre
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Madge Tate Award – Margaret Greenwood
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Our new Royal Children’s Hospital
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A brand new look
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Our Generous Supporters
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Board of Governors
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Committees 80 Staff 80 Become a Foundation Supporter
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OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES.
Vision
Values
We are the Foundation for the hospital’s future –
We show integrity in all our interactions, being
supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital’s ability to
moral, ethical, honest, transparent and trustworthy.
lead the way.
We display humility, being modest, not self-important; confident in dealing with others.
Mission We raise money to enable The Royal Children’s Hospital to provide the best care for its patients and their families. We enable the hospital and its campus partners to pioneer research and new
We show gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of our donors and our colleagues. We are compassionate, showing empathy in our dealings with each individual. We are inclusive and respectful. We show loyalty and understanding.
treatments, and to provide world-class leadership and state-of-the-art equipment.
The Foundation requires donations from the public to support four key areas: RESEARCH - The Foundation has a strong commitment to research to ensure that the RCH and research partner Murdoch Childrens Research Institute is the premier site for paediatric research in Victoria; and an international leader in tackling some of the world’s biggest child health issues. LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING - The Foundation will provide funding for academic leadership, scholarships and the fostering of academic excellence, as well as develop talent through education programs. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT - The Foundation supports the purchase of life-changing and life-saving equipment used in clinical care and surgical procedures, to help the RCH enhance the quality of health care provided to all patients. PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTRED CARE - The Foundation supports the RCH in developing innovative models of care, not only for the child but for the whole family. For in-depth details about our commitments to these pillars of excellence, please see page 22.
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WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF GIVING?
Founded in philanthropy, The Royal Children’s
As a leader in paediatric care, the RCH has the
Hospital (RCH) has evolved during in its
talent, the knowledge and the passion to continue
140-year history and the Victorian community
the journey towards further excellence. We have an
has been a major part of that transformation.
exceptional new hospital with outstanding facilities.
The heartfelt support and generosity of
We have the brightest minds. We look forward
organisations, groups and individuals has
to a future of continued generosity in support of
ensured that our hospital has developed into
world-class treatment for children’s health.
an inspiring, world-leading hospital. We hope you enjoy the stories within this report, There are many uplifting success stories about how
and join with us to celebrate the transformational
support from our community makes a difference.
impact that philanthropy and giving have on the
We review the past year to explore the impact of
lives of children and families in our local, national
generosity, and its tangible benefits for children and
and international communities.
families. We take you on a journey through many areas of the hospital to show the myriad of ways in which fundraising and philanthropy ensure that the RCH achieves its ongoing vision as a great children’s hospital, leading the way. Fundraising and philanthropy make a significant difference to the work of the RCH and its campus partners, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. Donated funds are directed to where they are needed most, fundamentally improving the lives of our young patients. We are embarking on an exciting new era, with the opening of the new Royal Children’s Hospital in November 2011. The move to the new hospital represents not only a milestone in our history, but also in the history of paediatric care in this country and internationally.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Charlotte, one of the youngest, smallest babies to receive a transplant at the RCH. Photo: Herald Sun.
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This past year has been my first at the
The hospital and the Foundation are connected by
Foundation. Last year, I talked about what
our commitment to future growth. Together with
inspired me to join this fine organisation – my
our donors, we ensure the RCH is well placed for
lifelong desire to ‘make a difference’.
continuous improvement and development of health
A year on, I am delighted to review the past 12
outcomes that reach new heights. Philanthropy and
months and the impact of giving to The Royal
donations have a ‘life-giving’ impact on paediatric
Children’s Hospital Foundation.
care here in Victoria, throughout Australia and around the world.
The Foundation is a unique organisation that flourishes more each passing year. There are
Our upcoming move to the new hospital provides
many layers to our operations and branches of our
us with many opportunities for continued growth.
fundraising community. In many ways, we are like a
Delivering the best possible treatment and care,
tree; an evergreen, firmly planted in our community,
the hospital will continue to foster transformations
enjoying continuous growth and bearing fruits of
of many kinds on a daily basis. Our patients make
support for the hospital.
the most important transformation of all – benefiting from world-class expertise and facilities, they are
Over the past year, we have created a three-year
nurtured back to health so that they can go on
organisational plan for the Foundation. We are
to claim their place as an essential part of our
focused on developing a set of deep-seated
community, and our future.
objectives and growth strategies for our future, and the future of the hospital’s young patients. We
I would like to take this opportunity to give a most
already had an incredibly strong basis on which to
heartfelt thanks to the staff who commit themselves
build: deep roots in community, and well-established
tirelessly to the support of the RCH and its donors
goals in line with the hospital’s vision – a great
and supporters; to the Good Friday Team who work
children’s hospital, leading the way.
all year round to achieve the outstanding results that the hospital benefits from; and of course to
We have set about exploring the next level – what
our community of fundraisers and donors, without
will make the RCH even greater? Those of us who
whom the results and the stories would not be
work at the Foundation are galvanised by how
possible.
transformational gifts help the hospital to deliver the best possible treatment and care, and the significant difference giving makes to patients, families and staff at the RCH. Our team agrees; we must keep an eye on possibilities of the future. SUE HUNT Executive Director
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN.
1 week old Robbie.
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On behalf of The Royal Children’s Hospital
or ground-breaking research through Murdoch
Foundation board may I sincerely thank the
Childrens Research Institute (see page 28), or
hospital’s many supporters who have made
sometimes simply supporting families’ needs in
this a remarkably successful year.
times of enormous stress and anxiety.
As we prepare to enter a new era in our hospital’s
None of this is possible without the continuing
proud 140 history it is timely to reflect on how truly
support of so many individuals, groups and
blessed we are to enjoy such support from the
organisations, whether they be our many Auxiliaries,
Victorian community at large.
the Good Friday Appeal and a multitude of fundraising events. The one shared objective is to
This November we will see our new $1 billion
give our sick children the best chance in life.
hospital successfully completed and fully funded by the state government. It is of a scale and
I trust you enjoy reading The Impact of Giving, or
magnitude that emphatically reinforces our hospital’s
visit our website (rchfoundation.org.au) to learn
international standing and undoubtedly will provide
more of the work occurring in and around the
for Victoria’s needs, for many decades to come.
Foundation, and how you can get involved.
But beyond the bricks and mortar there is an important need to support essential elements in a
Again, thank you so much for your support.
children’s hospital, that are well beyond the capacity of any government to provide. Put simply, this is the responsibility of the Foundation: To direct funds towards the improvement of
JULIAN CLARKE
children’s health, in the areas of world class
Chairman
clinical practice, education and research, the acquisition of leading technology and the delivery of patient and family-centred care. In this financial year the Foundation distributed close to $22 million to the hospital. The Impact of Giving gives insight into where and how the money is spent. Sometimes it is directed to the latest cutting-edge technology (see page 48),
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO OF THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
Henrietta has a big personality for a little toddler!
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With the move to our wonderful new Royal
conditions into those that can be treated and
Children’s Hospital this year, it brings home
managed.
to me again the important role that giving has played in our past, and will continue to play in
I take this opportunity to offer my thanks to The
the future of our great hospital.
Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and our many friends in the giving community who support our
Our hospital has been privileged to have the support
work. Without you, we could not do what we do.
of individuals, families, groups and organisations
This united spirit of care for children is what sets us
that are as passionate about the health and well
apart, helps us achieve our vision and gives children
being of children as we are. Throughout the 48
the freedom to enjoy their childhood.
years on this site, we have particularly seen a growth in giving for equipment, programs and staff which has made a significant difference to our work and the health outcomes of our young patients. Our new hospital is without question a landmark in planning, thinking and design. Nothing has been left to chance and the children of Victoria and around Australia, indeed the world, will benefit from these first-class facilities. Committed to our vision, we continually change and improve to meet the needs of our patients and staff, the expectations of our community and of course now to maximise the potential of our new hospital. Giving is fundamental to this. Donor support will help us make the most of this wonderful new facility. World-class intraoperative imaging equipment for our new hospital has already been purchased and installed, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Foundation, the Good Friday Appeal and others. We will continue to see a need for this support, as advances in technology and research transform previously complex medical
Professor Christine Kilpatrick Chief Executive Officer The Royal Children’s Hospital
CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION OF CARE 1963 - The average length of stay was 10 days, day procedures and same-day admissions were unheard of, visiting hours for parents were limited to twice a week, and visions of heart transplants, cancer survivors and curing epilepsy with surgery were just dreams. 2011 - The average length of stay for all admissions is 2.8 days, and parents not only stay by the bedside of their child but are seen as a critical part of the child’s care team. Up to 80% of children survive cancer, and we recently completed our 100th heart transplant. Our fundraising partnerships have been instrumental in getting us where we are today.
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2010 / 2011 FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS.
FOUNDATION INCOME
2011 ($)
2011 (%)
15,156,000
41%
3,238,787
9%
466,093
1%
Finance investment income
6,346,477
17%
Bequests and Estate income
6,671,940
18%
Trusts and Foundations
Good Friday Appeal General donations Income from rental properties
3,556,561
9%
Major event revenue
794,732
2%
Auxiliaries*
579,701
2%
Other
365,619
1%
37,175,910
100%
2011 ($)
2011 (%)
21,842,447
59%
Future distribution commitments
9,794,423
26%
Future fund allocation
1,312,686
4%
Fundraising costs
4,226,354
11%
37,175,910
100%
2011 ($)
2011 (%)
In 2010-2011 Auxiliaries raised $1,958,121 of which $1,378,420 is included in the GFA total. The balance represents amounts collected towards the 2012 appeal.
TOTALS DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME Distributions to the hospital
TOTALS
HOW HOSPITAL FUNDS WERE SPENT Research Leadership and Training Technology and Equipment Income from rental properties TOTALS
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4,773,070
22%
10,794,463
49%
5,853,024
27%
421,890
2%
21,842,447
100%
FOUNDATION INCOME Good Friday Appeal (41%) General donations (9%) Income from rental properties (1%) Finance investment income (17%) Bequests and Estate income (18%) Trusts and Foundations (9%) Major event revenue (2%) Auxiliaries (2%) Other (1%)
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME Distributions to the hospital (59%) Future distribution commitments (26%) Future fund allocation (4%) Fundraising costs (11%)
HOW HOSPITAL FUNDS WERE SPENT Research (22%) Leadership and Training (49%) Technology and Equipment (27%) Income from rental properties (2%)
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2010/2011 FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS continued. RCH Education Resource Centre and equipment $401,356
Respiratory Medicine and equipment $160,829
Play Therapy / Music Therapy $264,007
Career grants and scholarships $900,000
Health Information Technology and services $46,226
Integrated Mental Health programs $355,092
Anaesthesia, Pain Management and equipment $376,951 RCH Nursing Services $389,549
Children’s Bioethics Centre $381,234
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery $397,318
RCH Foundation Scholarships $196,397
Gastroenterology $149,528
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $164,444
RCH Laboratory Services $6,600
Social Work $564,008
Endocrinology $184,950 Paediatric Intensive Care Unit $461,951
RCH International $1,923,346
Murdoch Childrens Research programs $4,211,271
Professorial chairs and medical fellowships $1,058,816
RCH Children’s Cancer Centre – research $1,246,223
Neuroscience Centre – research and equipment $295,324 IMRIS Machine $3,645,000 (part payment)
Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery $120,263
General Medicine $117,326
Developmental Medicine $249,144 RCH Centre for Adolescent Health $131,312
Orthotics $285,588
Operating Theatres $108,458
Orthopaedics $310,496
Otolaryngology and Urology $128,239
The impact of giving is felt across many
This tree features some of the
departments of the hospital. The Foundation
impressive figures that have been
directs community generosity to where
distributed to projects across
it matters most, in line with the hospital’s
many departments of the hospital
priorities in the areas of research, leadership
this year.
and training, equipment and technology and patient and family centred care.
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OUR DIVERSE DONOR BASE. Other charities $870,832
Individuals and Families $1,171,231
Online donations $540,012
In Honour and In Memoriam $209,330
Good Friday Appeal $15,156,000
Primary and Secondary Schools $52,620
Businesses and Corporate $1,188,350
Social Groups $49,843
Auxiliaries $1,958,121
Sporting Clubs $43,108
Trusts and Foundations $3,556,561
Community Associations and Groups $42,637 Bequests and Estates $6,671,940 Service Clubs $33,986
Hotels, Cafes and Pubs $10,595
Our donor base is a reflection of the diversity of the Victorian community. Support for the Foundation flows from many different sectors for a variety of reasons. This snapshot provides an at-a-glance perspective of some of the areas that support us. The figures above are indicative only of the sectors from which our funding comes. The categories may have some crossover of monies that fall into more than one category. For an exact picture of our income, please see page 14.
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FOUNDATION OVERVIEW
EXPLORING OUR IMPACT LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Richard and Harry. The whole family is involved in patient care at the RCH.
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The Foundation gives everyone the opportunity
about her research into childhood rheumatology
to care for the sick children of Victoria, but the
- just one example of the development of new
impact of funds that are generously donated
treatments made possible though giving.
also changes lives for the better in our national and global communities. The Royal
Many new discoveries, treatments and cures are
Children’s Hospital (RCH) touches the lives of
born here on our campus, and these often make an
children and families not just in this state, but
impact on paediatric care worldwide.
nationwide and internationally.
Local
National Thanks to our donors, the Foundation’s funding
In 2010–11 the RCH treated 33,560 inpatients.
has far-reaching positive effects for children and
There were 210,956 outpatient clinic appointments
families nationwide. The RCH is the major specialist
and 10,741 children underwent surgery. We
paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends
had 70,036 children present at our emergency
to children from Tasmania, southern New South
department and approximately 200 children
Wales and other states around Australia.
received care in the community every day through RCH@Home.
We help strengthen Australia’s standard of care for paediatric patients through programs that have
These are your family, friends and neighbours. The
national reach, like the Wadja Aboriginal Family
world-class standard of health care that the hospital
Place (see page 56), a culturally sensitive service
provides to these children is supported by our
providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
donors making an investment in our community.
Islander children and their families from all over Australia who have a child being treated as an
On page 40, RCH Chief Executive Officer Christine
inpatient or outpatient at the RCH.
Kilpatrick gives insight into how support through the Foundation enables the hospital to prioritise
The Foundation has been able to provide the
leadership in the field of paediatric care.
RCH with the funds for many pieces of medical equipment that make an incredible difference
Our research partner, the Murdoch Childrens
to patient outcomes. The RCH will be the
Research Institute, undertake groundbreaking
first paediatric hospital in Australia to offer the
studies, including some programs that are funded
Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
by our donors. Teams of the best researchers
(IMRIS), changing the face of neurosurgery and
conduct innovative research into a wide variety
cardiac procedures for Australian children (see
of conditions affecting babies, children and
page 48). It is a testament to the generosity of our
adolescents. On page 58, we talk to Dr Jane Munro
donors that such Australian firsts are possible.
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EXPLORING OUR IMPACT LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND internationally continued.
International
It is central to the ethos of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) that we recognise and support communities less fortunate than our own, and make our Australian paediatric care available for patients from other countries in our region. Through donations, the Foundation has the capacity to assist the RCH share knowledge resource-poor countries and help hospitals access 21st century research and technology. The RCH has a number of programs that have established collaboration with overseas institutions, utilising our full resources as one of the world’s best children’s hospitals to advance the field of paediatrics. Funded by a range of individuals and organisations through the Foundation, the Hadassah Project (see page 46) is focused on the development of leadership in community paediatrics in Israel, using RCH expertise to develop research centres and training programs. RCH International is an initiative of the hospital made possible by transformational gifts from The Atlantic Philanthropies coordinated through the Foundation. RCH International has developed successful collaborations with under-resourced countries of the Australasian region to build their capacity in delivering high-quality paediatric and adolescent health care services.
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RCH International’s activities support the RCH’s identity as an international hospital, contributing to global health. (see page 44). The patients at the RCH benefit from our international programs. Our programs differentiate the RCH from other hospitals - and make the RCH an extraordinary workplace, attracting the best health practitioners. Participation from approximately fifty departments has invigorated the RCH staff, enhancing interdepartmental and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
RCH International in Hue, Vietnam.
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TRANSFORMATION OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.
Our partners and donors share the same level of
Through community support, the Foundation assists
passion and dedication as our hospital staff, and a
many research projects each year, giving the RCH
commitment to improving health-related outcomes
campus the time and resources it needs to explore
for all children and families.
health challenges in children and adolescents. This includes a comprehensive research agenda
Donations and philanthropic commitments
that seeks treatments and cures for diseases that
from community partners and fundraisers are
threaten the lives of millions of children across the
transformational at The Royal Children’s Hospital
globe.
(RCH). Community generosity makes the dream of a healthier future for our children a reality.
Murdoch Childrens is the specialist research partner of the RCH. This on-site partnership enables
Part of the Foundation’s role is to direct this
accelerated development of practical treatments,
generosity to where it is most needed. By supporting
screening and preventative measures from bench
pioneering research, excellence in leadership and
to bedside and community. The hospital can
training, progressive technology and the highest
immediately and accurately employ the knowledge
standard of care, the Foundation helps the RCH to
gained from research, and many findings in the
improve health outcomes for children, as well as
lab directly translate into improved clinical practice
build expertise through education and research.
guidelines for the care of children at RCH.
The Foundation needs your help to provide
With an outstanding concentration of more than
world-class treatment for children now and into the
1300 researchers and clinicians, the three campus
future.
partners demonstrate high levels of co-operation,
Pioneering, Innovative Research The Foundation has a strong commitment to research, and works closely with the RCH, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics to ensure that the RCH campus is the premier site for paediatric research in Victoria, and an international leader in tackling some of the world’s biggest child health issues.
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sharing knowledge to ensure the best outcomes for children at the RCH and worldwide. It has been proven time and time again at the RCH that investing in research today saves lives in the future. Opportunities exist for donors to leave the most important legacy of all – a world where we can treat and prevent conditions that affect children’s health.
Excellence in Leadership and Training
Providing funding for academic leadership, scholarship and the fostering of academic excellence is one of the most exciting opportunities for donors to contribute to children’s health.
As Australia’s leading children’s hospital, the RCH utilises support from donors to ensure our practice is both excellent and leading-edge. With a highly-skilled staff of more than 4,000, we not
Progressive, State-of-the-Art Technology and Equipment
only provide excellent clinical care, but also ensure
we provide leadership in education and knowledge
The Foundation supports the purchase of
transfer.
life-changing and life-saving equipment used in clinical care and surgical procedures across many
The RCH, Murdoch Childrens and The University
departments of the hospital. Progressive equipment
of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics create a
and technology helps the RCH enhance the quality
health science precinct, a campus with a culture of
of health care provided to all patients.
academic excellence where education is intertwined
with clinical care. Leadership roles funded by the
For our patients, access to the most advanced
Foundation allow for an integrated approach to
technology provides a myriad of benefits. Modern
teaching and learning on the RCH Campus, with an
technology decreases the length of stay in hospital
emphasis on supporting innovation. See page 43 for
for some patients. For example, equipment
a summary of staff positions that are funded through
enabling less invasive surgery aids recovery times.
the Foundation.
New technology and equipment can also reduce
the number of procedures and the number of
Supporting and developing innovation in paediatric
anaesthetics a child may need. This improves the
health care has immediate impacts. Excellent
patient experience. Access to more detailed medical
education programs attract bright trainees and
information can even prevent the need for surgery in
the best clinicians from around Australia and
some cases, or, when it is necessary, increase the
internationally, while also improving retention of staff
chances of success.
and the standard of clinical care at RCH for our young patients.
Advanced technology and equipment give RCH staff
invaluable assistance and a more accurate picture of
It is a priority for the Foundation to work with the
the patient’s health issues, through features such as
RCH to enhance education programs and assist the
3D imaging and tiny data reading devices.
campus to take a lead role as a centre of excellence in education of the paediatric health care workforce.
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TRANSFORMATION OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY continued.
Angus, 6, was born very premature and was involved in a Murdoch Childrens study to understand how prem babies grow up.
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Although the latest equipment may come with a
Camps for sick or recovering patients are also
substantial price tag, for example the $12.65 million
made possible through fundraising and donations,
Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
providing opportunities for growth and independence
(read more about IMRIS on page 48), this kind of
and a very special chance to escape from the
state-of-the-art equipment means that the RCH is
routines of illness. The children who attend these
best placed to ensure the highest standard of health
camps benefit from support of others who are going
care.
through similar experiences.
Technology plays an important role in the RCH’s
Positive impacts are also made in everyday
vision and the lives it saves are priceless.
assistance provided to families. The Foundation and Auxiliaries fund the supply of practical items, such as
Patient and Family Centred Care The RCH aims to care not only for the child but for the whole family. There are many different facets
toiletries and parking vouchers, to families that are admitted for treatment. In times of need, every extra bit of care helps.
to the care and support that a patient and family experience at the RCH. They are all devoted to ensuring that the child and family can live as normal a life as possible while receiving medical treatment. The Foundation supports the care of children and their families by bridging the gap between government funding and the world-class standard of healthcare the hospital provides, subsidising a variety of initiatives and programs that would not exist if not for generous donations. These include family-centred programs and services such as art therapy, music therapy and educational play therapy. These therapies reduce anxiety and stress, and have enormous benefits for children during both inpatient and outpatient treatments at the RCH. For more insight into educational play therapy, see the story on page 36.
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REPORT FROM THE HOSPITAL’S LARGEST SINGLE DONOR
GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL.
The Good Friday Appeal celebrates a special year in 2011
Tin rattlers, regional fire fighters, service organisations, businesses, pubs and clubs across Victoria collect donations year-round. But it all comes together in a flurry on Good Friday. This
This year, The Royal Children’s Hospital Good
year regional Victoria alone donated an incredible
Friday Appeal has many reasons to celebrate and
$3,420,485.
acknowledge its place as a much-loved part of the Victorian community.
The Good Friday Appeal is a unique fundraising activity that brings together people from all parts of
As the single largest donor to the hospital, with the
the community in a very special way. The Appeal’s
funds distributed by the Foundation, this year the
strength lies in the tens of thousands of volunteers
Appeal raised another record amount from generous
who give of their time, expertise and creativity to
Victorians - $15,156,000 – and celebrated its 80th
ensure that all fundraising activities are successful
year of giving.
and the rewards are great.
As part of the celebration the Appeal launched
The impact of the Good Friday Appeal grows each year
its ‘80 Faces’ campaign in spectacular fashion – wrapped around a special Yarra Tram that will run through the streets of Melbourne for the next 12 months.
In 2011, the donations from generous Victorians have helped provide medical equipment for
Individually framed, the 80 faces on the tram tell the
the Departments of Surgery, Ophthalmology,
story of the Good Friday Appeal, featuring previous
Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology.
patients who have benefited from our world-class
They have also provided new equipment for ‘Going
hospital care across the decades.
Nuts with Macadamia’, the hospital’s interactive in-house television show, and Educational Play
Three of the Appeal’s largest volunteer groups, the
Therapy and Pain Management. Neurology and
Uncle Bobs Club, the Pied Pipers and members
Developmental Medicine have also been recipients
of the Country Fire Authority delivered fantastic
of Uncle Bobs Clubs (UBC) funds via the Good
results for this year’s Appeal. The Uncle Bobs Club
Friday Appeal.
donated $420,000; the Pied Pipers $256,020 and
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the Country Fire Authority more than $1 million. The
Assisting in the ongoing education of staff, Good
staff of Woolworths, the crew at Qantas and the
Friday Appeal funding is made available for the
team at Henley and Villawood boosted the total by
Uncle Bobs Club Scholarship, the Pied Pipers
almost $2 million.
Scholarship and the Karmein Chan Scholarship.
The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Melbourne
As the single largest donor to the hospital, with the funds distributed by the Foundation, this year the Appeal raised another record amount from generous Victorians – S15,156,000 – and celebrated its 80th year of giving.
The new Royal Children’s Hospital will be the
have made a significant impact on the ability of the
first paediatric hospital in Australia to offer an
RCH to deliver the best quality of care. However,
Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
the Appeal is much more than a successful conduit
(see page 49). $12,650,000 of funds from the
of community contributions. It is a reflection of the
Good Friday Appeal have made this possible, an
compassion, the good will and the generosity of
acquisition that will have huge positive impacts for
our great community, for which we are very grateful.
children undergoing surgery. On a smaller scale, funds have been available to purchase much-needed items such as parent beds, equipment for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiology and Ambulatory Care.
CHRISTINE UNSWORTH Executive Director
All funds contributed to the Good Friday Appeal
Good Friday Appeal
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CAMPUS PARTNERS: REPORT FROM OUR RESEARCH PARTNER
MURDOCH CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
Professor Terry Dwyer with a tiny patient. Photo: The Australian.
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute is
research organisation in Australia with a team of
the proud research partner of The Royal
1300, and one that is recognised globally for its
Children’s Hospital (RCH). Our integration
discoveries.
with the hospital helps deliver a higher level of clinical care to the children of Victoria -
One measure of global research excellence is
through access to research outcomes and
publication output. In 2010 we published 564
involvement in research studies. It also enables
papers, of which 154 were published in the world’s
the accelerated development of treatments,
most prestigious medical journals.
screening and preventative measures from the laboratory bench, to the patient bedside and
However, the best measure of success is
the community.
knowledge creation that saves or improves lives. Research is vital as conditions like allergies,
2011 marks a significant milestone for Murdoch
diabetes and mental health problems increasingly
Childrens, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. We
affect our children, and as conditions such as
have grown from having just a handful of researchers
cancer and genetic disorders remain unsolved.
to today being Australia’s largest child health
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‘When our kids are sick, we take it for granted that the doctors and nurses will know what to do to make them better. We forget it is past research discoveries that have made this possible.’ Professor Terry Dwyer
Last year, Murdoch Childrens received $4.7 million
preterm as babies born to non-Aboriginal mothers.
from The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The study will strengthen services so better care and
As with other donations made directly to Murdoch
support can be provided to Aboriginal families.
Childrens, funds from the Foundation were used to provide start-up funding for priority research
We also invested in research to look at ‘next
projects. As governments and grant-making bodies
generation’ DNA sequencing, to better understand
tend to support established research, philanthropic
how this new technology can help to provide
support is vital to providing the seed funding we
diagnosis for people at risk of genetic diseases.
need to bring bold, daring and innovative research
Unlike current tests, which test one gene at a time
ideas to life.
and often involve painful muscle and liver biopsies - the new technology should allow scientists to
I will share with you just three examples of projects
screen hundreds of genes at the same time using a
that received funding thanks to the Foundation and
blood sample, establishing a diagnosis more quickly
donations made to Murdoch Childrens:
and cost effectively. Results from the study were published in the prestigious Nature Genetics.
We commenced a world-first study to examine the health of more than 1000 newborns in the Barwon
Along with our campus partners, Murdoch Childrens
region. Our team is examining how environmental
eagerly awaits the move to our new home in the new
factors in the first year of life influence babies’
RCH in November 2011.
immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. These include factors such as sunlight exposure,
Our research space in the new building will double
diet, sleep, illness history and contact with microbes
to 20,000 sqm, and will provide our team with
from items like soil and family pets. The study is
world-class facilities. The move represents a major
important as a growing number of Australian children
opportunity for Murdoch Childrens to cement itself
are diagnosed with allergic and auto-immune
as a world leader in child health research.
conditions like food allergies, type 1 diabetes and Crohn’s disease.
On behalf of our research team, and the children who benefit from our discoveries, I would like to
We recently launched an Australian-first study
thank The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and
involving 600 Aboriginal women, to learn about their
donors who support our work.
experiences of pregnancy and birthing care and the support they received from services before and
PROFESSOR TERRY DWYER AO MD MPH
after their baby was born. Babies born to Aboriginal
Director
mothers in Victoria and South Australia are around
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
twice as likely to have low birth weight, or to be born
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CAMPUS PARTNERS: REPORT FROM OUR ACADEMIC EDUCATION PARTNER
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS.
The University of Melbourne is a proud
dependent on the generosity of our philanthropic
campus partner of The Royal Children’s
partners. The impact of giving to support such key
Hospital (RCH). The Faculty of Medicine,
leadership appointments not only brings benefits
Dentistry and Health Sciences is committed
to our patients here and now. Giving improves
to improving health outcomes locally
the care of children around the world through the
and internationally through the training
enhancement of collaborative research with other
of outstanding health professionals and
groups already on campus, and will ensure better
researchers, the generation and application
care for future generations through the teaching
of new knowledge, the facilitation of
and training such great leaders can provide.
partnerships, development of geographic and discipline clusters, and development
Investment in people, such as Professor Williams, is
of a culture of service and outreach. The
potentially one of the most significant ways we can
RCH Academic Centre is the University of
use our donated funds to build a great children’s
Melbourne flagship for paediatrics, looking
hospital campus. The combined strength of the
to further the agenda outlined in conjunction
campus partners creates a wonderful environment,
with our campus partners, RCH and Murdoch
and our campus is immeasurably better for having
Childrens Research Institute.
such dedicated and skilled staff.
One of the key ways in which The University of Melbourne contributes to the shared vision of our campus is by the facilitation of clinical and research leadership. A recent example of this was the appointment of
PROFESSOR PAUL MONAGLE
Professor Katrina Williams as the Apex Foundation
Stevenson Chair of Paediatrics
Chair in Developmental Medicine. Generously
The University of Melbourne
supported by the Apex Foundation, The University
Department of Paediatrics
of Melbourne through the William Collie Trust, and the Foundation, this important role provides clinical and research leadership in important areas such as developmental disability and autism. Professor Williams is a recognised international authority in autism research and the ability to recruit someone of her standing to our campus is
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‘Investment in people is potentially one of the most significant ways we can use our donated funds to build a great children’s hospital campus.’ Professor Paul Monagle
Former stutterer Ava, who was involved in a Murdoch Childrens study. Photo: Herald Sun.
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REPORT FROM OUR NETWORK OF AUXILIARY GROUPS
AUXILIARIES.
For 89 years, the people who make up the
Service Awards. Dorothy Blackie of Templestowe
Auxiliaries have been tirelessly volunteering
Auxiliary, who has given 70 years service to
and raising funds to support many different
fundraising for the RCH, and Edna Elliot of Caroline
areas at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).
Auxiliary for 60 years service. Dorothy and Edna’s
This includes supporting preventative and
achievements and dedication to the hospital are
curative research, leadership and development
extraordinary, and we are indebted to them.
of the best medical minds, the purchase of new technology and equipment, as well as
I am equally as happy to celebrate the creation of
support and care programs.
three new Auxiliaries: The Pursuit of Happiness Auxiliary, Small Hands Auxiliary and Creative Sparks
The Auxiliary groups are many and varied, and
Auxiliary. Welcome to the fold.
hold dear a diverse range of special causes. We consider them all one tremendous team with one
At the 2011 Good Friday Appeal, Auxiliaries
common goal – making sick kids better by helping
donated $1,378,240 towards the impressive total
the RCH to provide world-class care to patients and
raised. We are all proud to be enduring members
their families.
of the Good Friday Appeal team, and the greater Victorian community team that make our Appeal so
There have been many thousands of people
outstanding for the hospital each year.
involved in Auxiliaries over the years, all of whom make it possible to fundraise in many different
The success of Auxiliaries at The Royal Children’s
ways on many different projects. In the end it is the
Hospital is a tribute to all involved. We are a unique
special culture of ‘doing’ working hand-in-hand with
and incomparable force in community fundraising,
the ‘giving’ that gives the Auxiliaries the strength and
not only in Australia, but worldwide. There are
resilience to keep up their inspiring work and ensure
currently over 60 Auxiliaries and their teamwork,
the concept of community volunteering remains
talent, dedication and selflessness enable us to
strong for the hospital.
deliver on our promise to the children who come to the hospital. We will continue to work on the ‘doing’
Many milestones have been achieved over the
as well as the ‘giving’ so that our most vulnerable
past nine decades and this year it is an honour
children have every opportunity to reach their full
to commemorate the achievements of two very
potential.
special Auxiliaries: the American Women’s Auxiliary which will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and the
Thank you for your commitment and collaborative
Caroline Auxiliary which will be celebrating its 60th
energy.
anniversary. I especially want to congratulate two inspiring women who were honoured recently with Long CAROLE LOWEN President of Auxiliaries 32
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‘It is the special culture of ‘doing’ working hand-in-hand with the ‘giving’ that gives the Auxiliaries the strength and resilience to keep up their inspiring work’. Carole Lowen
Di Humphreys and Kathy Haynes, members of aRCHer’s Auxiliary at the St Paddy’s Day Market.
CELEBRATING MILESTONES Whether a group formed by parents of patients with similar illnesses or a party of like-minded adventure seekers, each and every auxiliary has its own special story. We would like to pay tribute to the Auxiliaries celebrating milestone years in 2011. Our special thanks go to: The American Women’s Auxiliary, celebrating 80 years Beyond Sight Auxiliary, celebrating 10 years Caroline Auxiliary, celebrating 60 years
HAUX , celebrating 10 years Yellow Ribbon Kids, celebrating 10 years
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transformational STORIES.
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Community and philanthropic generosity have abundant and crucial benefits for children and families. Every day, lives are transformed by new and better treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, made possible through donated funds. The following stories from the hospital are just a small window into the ways in which support from our community is making a difference. This is the impact of giving.
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TRANSFORMATIONAL STORIES
EDUCATIONAL PLAY THERAPY.
Imagination and creative play for unique needs
Many children visiting a hospital and
By interacting with the equipment and technology,
undergoing medical procedures can become
discussing the sensations involved and developing
anxious. Translating medical speak into a
coping strategies, children gain a familiarity with
language children and young people can
the medical environment, normalising their hospital
understand and relate to is one way of
experience and minimising stress and anxiety. Play
ensuring paediatric health care experiences
therapists are able to observe children’s reactions
do not contribute further to existing stresses
and gauge the need for sedation.
of hospitalisation. Helping children and young people interpret and make sense of
Play therapy has produced consistent and robust
medical terminology and practice is one of the
results. Over a nine-month period in which 158
essential services provided by the Educational
children received a mock session, 136 successfully
Play Therapy Department.
completed their actual MRI without the need for a general anaesthetic. The skilful deployment of
‘Children and young people have a huge capacity
non-pharmacological pain management techniques
for coping if they are well prepared and feel like they
and targeted interventions hospital wide, not only
have some control over what is going to happen
enhances children’s emotional wellbeing, but
to them. The role we play is to bridge the gap
significantly diminishes the need for sedation, avoids
between the medical world and the child’s world,’
complication risks from medication and reduces the
says Louise Marbina, Manager of Educational Play
necessity of overnight stays.
Therapy and Music Therapy. Using an established assessment and prioritisation framework, Louise
In addition to traditional play therapy materials,
and her team of experienced play therapists identify
the department is increasingly complementing its
children at the acute end of the medical spectrum
services with multimedia resources, reflecting the
who would benefit most from targeted clinical
hospital’s commitment to technological innovation
interventions and distraction play therapies.
and advancement. Tools like the iPad and the iPod Touch are now being introduced as virtual media to
Along with inpatient activity rooms and bedside
duplicate traditional intervention activities. Children
play, an essential function of the service is providing
and young people can now assist in developing their
procedural support. Examples of this are evident
own individual procedural support programs using a
across Medical Imaging, in particular in relation
wide range of interactive modalities.
to MRIs. Children and families are given the opportunity to practise the MRI procedure in the
Harnessing new technology and utilising media
department’s mock MRI suite. The suite recreates
assists play therapists to engage children in coping
the actual imaging processes by allowing children
and distraction techniques across a wide range of
to experience simulated scanner sounds and
multi-sensory and cognitive domains. When children
movements.
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Play therapy has produced consistent and robust results. Over a nine-month period in which 158 children received a mock session, 136 successfully completed their actual MRI without the need for a general anaesthetic – a success rate of 86%.
The Educational Play Therapy Department is funded through a combination of philanthropic funds from Safeway (through the Good Friday Appeal) and the Department of Health. The Let the Children Play Auxiliary provide support for additional resources and the development of pilot programs.
Louise Marbina and Tyson. The Play Therapy team have consistently supported Tyson across his many admissions to the RCH. and their families become active in managing their
significant outcomes, demonstrating that play
own health care, they gain not only a sense of
therapy is a beneficial service essential to
agency but are able to positively participate in their
forward-thinking integrated paediatric practice. The
hospital experience.
Foundation fosters support for educational play
therapy so that the patients at the RCH continue to
The hospital’s Educational Play Therapy delivers
benefit from this rapidly evolving discipline.
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THE RCH EATING DISORDER PROGRAM.
A swift road to recovery
Until recently, recovery for adolescent
Before the introduction of family based therapy,
sufferers of eating disorders was commonly a
staff working the wards had become accustomed
seven year journey. Since the establishment
to seeing many eating disorder patients suffer
of The RCH Eating Disorder Program in 2008
multiple relapses requiring readmission to hospital.
– a multidisciplinary collaboration between
The outcomes delivered by the new program are
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Centre for
impressive – 98% of adolescents completing a
Adolescent Health and the Mental Health
course of family based therapy are weight-restored
program – the road to recovery has been
after six months and readmission is now
reduced to approximately six months.
uncommon. Staff within the RCH Eating Disorder Program are also committed to a research agenda,
The Centre for Adolescent Health now manages
through Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, that
the largest eating disorder program for children and
seeks to understand how to improve the delivery of
adolescents with severe eating disorders in Victoria.
family based treatment and explore more intensive
It has been able to achieve this extraordinary
supports for those with the most severe disorders.
reduction in recovery time through the introduction of the family based therapy model of care, which
Family based therapy is the only evidence-based
was pioneered at the Maudsley Hospital, London.
therapy that has achieved such success in treating anorexia nervosa in adolescents. Thanks to the
Central to this therapy is the belief that the family
pioneering work of the Centre for Adolescent
of the adolescent is the most valuable resource
Health and the Mental Health program, the RCH
in their child’s recovery. Departing from previous
Eating Disorder Program is now recognised as
approaches that unwittingly made parents feel
best practice in the treatment of eating disorders.
responsible for the eating disorder, this new
Increasingly, other clinics and hospitals across
approach reappoints them as their child’s best ally.
Australia are adopting the model.
Supported by a clinical psychologist, parents are taught how to manage their child’s food intake and
As the clinic’s other Clinical Nurse Consultant Renae
challenge destructive eating behaviours – effectively
Wall enthuses, ‘Seeing young people manage
creating a hospital in the home.
their anorexia and emerge at the end happier and healthier, engaging in their lives – that’s the really
Clinical Nurse Consultant for Eating Disorders,
rewarding part’.
Stephanie Campbell, who has been with the project
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since its inception, explains: ‘The psychologist
Navigating the difficult terrain of eating disorders
works with the parents to empower them so
is challenging for patients, their families and health
that they’re doing the treatment. The idea is that
care providers. But with a destination clearly in sight,
they’re the clinicians, so that when they leave us
this innovative treatment isn’t only restoring weight
after six months, they’ve still got the tools to do it
– it’s also restoring hope to the lives of adolescents
themselves.’
and their families.
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‘I continue to be amazed by the improved outcomes we’ve experienced since introducing family based therapy. It is not an easy treatment for families to take on but it works.’ Professor Susan Sawyer, Director of the Centre for Adolescent Health
Eating Disorder Nurse Coordinators, Stephanie Campbell and Renae Wall.
The RCH Eating Disorder Program was seed funded through the Foundation by The Butterfly Foundation; the research agenda is funded by The Baker Foundation through The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.
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LEADERSHIP AND THE RCH.
An interview with the hospital’s CEO
Christine Kilpatrick RCH CEO
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‘To truly lead advancements in clinical care, research and education, we need to work together with our fundraising community. We can’t do it on our own, and fortunately we don’t have to.’ Professor Christine Kilpatrick
Leadership positions and training are a priority
the importance of research in the delivery of high
of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and
quality clinical care and increased opportunities for
help to maintain and advance our position as a
staff to contribute to clinical research across the
world-class centre for paediatric care.
campus. His leadership role in Campus Research Week also demonstrates the campus philosophy of
RCH Chief Executive Officer Christine Kilpatrick
working together to improve care.
is committed to developing staff and ensuring leadership is in place and recognised as a strategic
What does leadership mean to you? What
priority for the hospital. The Foundation supports
characteristics do you look for and value in
this philosophy, as demonstrated by a number of
managers and leaders?
professorial, director and fellowship positions that it has recently funded. Here, Professor Kilpatrick
Strong belief in and commitment to our values
shares her views on what makes compelling
and our vision underpin good leadership here at
leaders, the importance of educational leadership
our hospital. Our staff were actively involved in the
and innovation, and the skills needed by her
development of both; I think that makes a significant
leadership team to collaboratively lead the hospital
difference to our performance across the hospital.
into the future. The RCH already does lead the way in many The Foundation has recently approved funding
areas. What recent achievement or program at
for a number of high level positions. Tell us
the RCH are you most proud of?
how these leadership appointments will impact on the hospital.
The building of our new hospital, and the commitment of our staff to its success, is extremely
Strong leadership is vital to us achieving our vision
satisfying. We are asking an enormous amount
and improving the lives of young children and their
from our staff, not just in terms of preparing for the
families. Our staff are our greatest asset and it’s
physical move but also in managing major change
imperative that we develop and support them in
and redesign programs. Ultimately, we are on a
their work. The appointment of Associate Professor
continuous improvement cycle but certainly the new
Andrew Davidson as Director of Clinical Research
hospital has been a major impetus for change. This
is just one example of a significant leadership role
is a challenging time, but one that will result in not
that has been developed with the support of the
only a better environment for our patients and their
Foundation. His role has enhanced the linkages
families but also for our staff.
between The Royal Children’s Hospital and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, promoting
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LEADERSHIP AND THE RCH continued.
An interview with the hospital’s CEO
How is the RCH continually working to achieve
has performed over 100 heart transplants. As
its vision?
a testament to the hard work of our teams, we have also led the development of treatment for a
Our RCH Strategic Plan is very clear on our goals
complex form of congenital heart disease known
for the future, all building towards achievement of
as hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As a result of
our vision. Like any organisation, we are constantly
the research and collaboration of a multidisciplinary
on the move and committed to change and
team of clinicians, today these children are treated
improvement. Community support is fundamental
surgically with over 80% survival. These are
to this. Already for our new hospital, the Foundation
significant results that change for the better the lives
has supported the purchase of leading-edge
of our young patients and their families.
imaging equipment that just would not have otherwise been possible without their support. To
What motivates you in your role as CEO?
truly lead advancements in clinical care, research and education, we need to work together to ensure
I consider it a privilege to lead this hospital with its
the hospital has the best programs, equipment
iconic history of caring for young children. Being
and people. We can’t do it on our own, and we are
part of a tertiary children’s hospital treating the most
fortunate to have the support of the Foundation.
complex patients, it is incredibly satisfying to see the advances in paediatric care that fundamentally
New advances in medical technologies and
change children’s lives. The hospital is part of
methodologies are often being made at the
people’s lives, regardless of whether in fact they
RCH and campus partners Murdoch Childrens
have ever had the need to use our services. The
Research Institute and The University of
hospital has a 140-year history, starting its life as a
Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. What
charity hospital, and I think this philosophy of giving
technological or medical advances are you
has endured over many years, bringing the hospital
most excited about?
into people’s lives and out into the community. What ultimately makes it a very special place for many
The Royal Children’s Hospital has a long history of
people is the absolute passion and commitment of
leading advances in clinical care to improve the lives
our staff to caring for children. Families tell me time
of children with medical conditions. It is a sad reality,
and time again how wonderful our staff are and how
for example, that around one in every 100 babies
grateful they are for the care we provide.
is born with a heart defect. Many of these children come to our hospital for care. Throughout our history, The Royal Children’s Hospital has pioneered in cardiac care, surgery and research and as the national centre for paediatric heart transplantation
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NEW HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND RESEARCH CHAIRS FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION IN 2010/2011 • Professor/Director of Cardiology • Professor of Developmental Medicine, funded by The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disabilities, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Foundation • Chair Paediatric & Reconstructive Surgery, funded by the Foundation, The Jigsaw Foundation, State and Federal Governments • Director of Clinical Research • Director of Education & Learning • Director of Medical Education • Professor/Director of Nursing Research • Clinical Fellowship in Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery ONGOING LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION • The Victor and Loti Smorgon Chair Of Paediatrics, The University Of Melbourne, funded by The Victor Smorgon Charitable Fund • Stevenson Professor of Paediatrics research program
The Foundation also funds a range of continuing education positions at the RCH. A full list of Fellowships and Scholarships that are funded through the Foundation appears on page 78.
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RCH INTERNATIONAL.
Supporting our neighbours, enhancing our community
RCH International has a fundamental
the RCH, was a member of the multidisciplinary
philosophy — that all children have a right to
team that travelled to Vietnam to train nursing staff
access to high-quality healthcare.
to care for children on the intensive care ward in the Cardiovascular Centre at Hue Central Hospital. She
This underpins RCH International’s efforts to extend
explains the profound impact of the experience on her
Australia’s paediatric advantages throughout the
personal and professional development, and the great
Asia-Pacific region. Recognition of Australia’s
benefits the project reaps for communities both locally
privileged ability to deliver advanced health care
and abroad.
to children in our communities lies at the core of projects pioneered by RCH International. For over a
What skills and lessons did you take away from
decade, the RCH International team has developed
your experience working with RCHI in Vietnam?
several successful collaborations with resource-poor countries. The most recent saw coordinated
The Vietnamese nurses and doctors practise within
training provided for 106 staff at the newly built
the constraints of limited funds and an active political
Cardiovascular Centre in Hue Central Hospital,
environment with competing agendas. Most staff
Vietnam.
get paid a modest wage, if they get paid at all. I admire their dedication and determination to care
Professor Garry Warne is Director of RCH
for patients. It can be a harsh environment from our
International, and founded the project in 1998 to
Western perspective – parents are able to visit for
partner with recognised organisations similarly
one hour per day, peering through a glass window,
committed to a rights-based approach to child
and often life and death decisions are made based on
health. Professor Warne says: ‘RCH International
whether parents are able to pay for their child’s care.
is invigorating for staff. Participation makes
I developed many skills including working with and
them better at what they do, makes them more
providing feedback via an interpreter, and interacting
appreciative of what we have here at the RCH.’
and remaining culturally sensitive in a challenging political environment.
‘The hospital’s national and international reputation is enhanced by the achievements of RCH
How has your experience contributed to your
International. The strategic location of Australia in
personal practice and professional contribution
the Asia-Pacific region means that we are ideally
to the RCH?
placed to deliver projects that save lives and improve children’s health in a region that has one
In my role as an educator, you can never have
third of the world’s population.’
enough experience in providing feedback, facilitating lectures or providing clinical support to nurses at the
Gabrielle Carroll, an Intensive Care Unit nurse at
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bedside. All my experience in Vietnam has assisted
‘The work with RCH International is collaborative – there are many nurses and doctors who have contributed to this program so relationships and communication skills with other staff members at RCH are stronger, which will ultimately improve patient care at RCH’. Gabrielle Carroll, ICU Nurse
the presenters adopt the changes that were suggested to them to improve their presentations highly rewarding. In the Intensive Care Unit at the Cardiovascular Centre, it was wonderful to see the guidelines and protocols that had been developed by the nurses when they visited the RCH implemented into practice by the nurses at the bedside. I developed many lovely relationships with the staff at the Cardiovascular Centre. They were very generous in involving me in extra-curricular activities whilst I was there and I even got to experience the joy of a Vietnamese wedding and all the delicious food!
Funded though the Foundation by The Atlantic Philanthropies
RCH International patient.
in consolidating my knowledge and skills. I have learned other administrative and logistical skills and discovered the importance of engaging staff in change and improving their own practice. What were the most rewarding aspects of working with your international colleagues on the Hue Central Hospital’s Intensive Care training program? During the Cardiac Course, I found watching
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The Hadassah Center.
Delivering RCH innovation across the globe
Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital is a
same year Oberklaid delivered the annual oration
world-class medical centre and university
for Hadassah Australia - the Melbourne-based
teaching hospital, renowned for leading
organisation dedicated to raising funds for, and
international medicine across a host
managing medical research collaborations with,
of research and training programs. In
Hadassah Hospital. Hadassah Australia also
collaboration with The Royal Children’s
supports the concept of a centre for multidisciplinary
Hospital (RCH), Hadassah Hospital will soon
paediatrics in Israel. Marrying the two interest
cement its progressive medical approach
groups created the momentum for The Hadassah
with the opening of The Hadassah Center - a
Center project.
multidisciplinary centre dedicated to advancing paediatric care and public policy in Israel.
One of the first steps in bringing The Hadassah Center to fruition was the creation and funding
This exciting initiative is led by the RCH’s
of a Community Paediatrics Fellowship. The first
world-leading Centre for Community Child
fellowship was awarded to Dr Hava Gedassi from
Health, which, under the directorship of Professor
Hadassah Hospital, who is spending a total of
Frank Oberklaid, brings together research into
two-and-a-half years in Australia under Professor
child behaviour and development, prevention
Oberklaid’s mentorship, practicing as a clinician
and early intervention to deliver substantial
in the Centre for Community Child Health and
community-focused services. The core philosophy
absorbing the RCH’s innovative model of paediatric
that underpins the Centre for Community Child
care.
Health’s work - and one which will also guide The Hadassah Center - is that a child’s early years play
This invaluable exposure to RCH expertise will equip
a critical role in determining their trajectory through
Dr Gadassi with the skills to develop and tailor the
to adulthood.
multidisciplinary academic Israeli centre to the needs of the local environment, with ongoing guidance
Professor Oberklaid has been a regular visitor to
after she returns to Hadassah Hospital. “I’m excited
Israel, communicating his vision of progressive,
about using the Centre’s model of care to really
holistic and developmentally focused paediatric
make a difference. By training our paediatricians
care. It was during one of his lecture tours that
and people working with children in Israel, we can
he met with the chairman of the department of
distribute our knowledge to the whole community”.
paediatrics at Hadassah Hospital, who recognised
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that a similar Israeli model could be developed,
By broadening paediatric practice, research and
embracing the community-based behavioural and
training to include the behavioural, social and
developmental services that are absent in much of
developmental issues that affect children’s health
the country’s current paediatric approach. In the
and wellbeing, the hope is that The Hadassah
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‘We have a responsibility to advocate not just for the health of children in hospital, but for all children’. Professor Frank Oberklaid
Hava Gadassi and patient Santiago.
Center can inform smarter public policy, better care for all children and greater wellbeing for the adults they will become. `The Centre for Community Child Health is an international leader in this area and as our expertise is exported there’s an opportunity for
Funded by Arnold Bloch Liebler Lawyers and Advisors, Erdi Group, The Gandel Charitable Trust, Immuron, The Pratt Foundation, coordinated through the Foundation.
both paediatric services and health care policy to be completely transformed,’ says Oberklaid. `We have a responsibility to advocate not just for the health of children in hospital, but for all children’.
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INTRAOPERATIVE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM.
Changing the face of surgery and saving lives
Wirginia Maixner with IMRIS. Photo: Herald Sun
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We will see the transformative power of the IMRIS resonate both inside and outside Australia. ‘… it’s something everyone can be proud of.’ Dr Tim Cain
Sometimes the best way to attract world-class
additional radiation-based imaging and ultimately
paediatric outcomes is with a five-tonne
less hospital time for young patients.
magnet.
The super scanner’s ability to simplify surgical and diagnostic services will also reduce stress on
Three years ago, clinical teams from Cardiology,
hospital resources. Dr Timothy Cain, Director of
Neurosurgery and Medical Imaging identified
Medical Imaging, describes how the flow-on effects
a cutting-edge technology with the ability to
of the IMRIS suite will streamline medical services:
dramatically transform diagnostic and surgical
`The advantage is our other areas will be more
procedures, and the process to secure an
efficient. There are direct benefits to the patients in
Intraoperative MRI System (IMRIS) for the new Royal
the operating theatre, but also improved access to
Children’s Hospital began.
our imaging services for our other patients’.
Poised in the middle of an integrated suite that
The capability of IMRIS will also help educate other
includes separate angiography, diagnostic imaging
clinicians. The IMRIS information management
and operating rooms is the state-of-the-art scanner,
system means data can be communicated instantly
and at its heart is a magnet worth every gram of its
across the hospital and a sophisticated audio-visual
impressive tonnage.
package will allow surgeries to be broadcast live to other hospitals, potentially in interstate or overseas.
The RCH aims to have leading-edge medical
Senior MR Technologist Mr Mike Kean, renowned
imaging, and the three-room configuration - an
for his ability to `make the machines sing’, highlights
Australian paediatric first - promises to elevate it to
the advantages of the scanner’s additional features:
the next level. Without having to reposition or move
`Information from any device plugged into that
the patient, the IMRIS glides directly in and out of
theatre can be transferred around the hospital or
the theatres allowing doctors to scan the patient
interstate, so our benefits here will be translated
on the operating table. Gaining timely depictions
into improving the resources of other surgeons and
of changes occurring in the brain during surgery
imaging modality groups.’
optimises the ability to make immediate surgical decisions, and improves the safety of children
The benefits of this technology are incredible: for
undergoing invasive operations.
example, the Director of Neurosurgery, Ms Wirginia Maixner, can be operating in Melbourne whilst
Studies have shown that the IMRIS significantly
simultaneously teaching a paediatric surgeon in
lowers the probability of repeat surgeries. Patients
Southeast Asia. We will see the transformative
from Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Cardiology
power of the IMRIS and its associated audio visual
who are scheduled for pre- and/or post-operative
systems resonate both inside and outside Australia,
MR Imaging will have fewer transfers and
further extending the positive impact of this
anaesthetic procedures, reduced exposure to
extraordinary new facility. As Dr Cain enthuses, `It’s be something everyone can be proud of’.
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Isolettes.
Recreating the perfect environment for babies in hospital
7 week old patient Oliver in the Neonatal Unit.
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The isolettes form a tiny, temporary ecosystem for the child and allow nurses to adapt and adjust conditions to suit the specific needs of each baby.
When a baby is battling for health, temperature
The new models feature advanced thermoregulation
maintenance is crucial to its recovery. The
and condensation management systems, and can
twelve state-of-the-art incubators soon to
be ventilated, oxygenated and humidified. The
be added to the hospital’s arsenal promise to
incubators form a tiny, temporary ecosystem for
significantly reduce the likelihood of common
the child and allow nurses to adapt and adjust the
side-effects associated with poor infant
unit’s conditions to suit the specific needs of each
temperature control. The new isolettes will
infant. Increased accuracy of observation without
be used for patients who require special care
interruption, and a strong focus on early intervention
across different hospital wards, augmenting
means that, as babies learn to manage their own
the twelve currently housed in the Neonatal
temperature, susceptibility to further complications
Unit.
and risk diminishes substantially.
Sheri Waldron, Director of Operations, managed the
Fitted with wheels and brakes, the units are
submission for funding to the Foundation, and is
completely mobile – they can be kept in line of
now overseeing the acquisition of the new batch of
sight of nurse stations or travel safely to theatre or
isolettes. ‘Most infants are in the care of the RCH
imaging without disturbing or compromising the
because they require medical intervention such
integrity of the incubator’s delicate environment.
as complicated surgical procedures not available elsewhere in Victoria, and many already have
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s commitment to
temperature problems. When babies get sick they
supplementing new technologies with appropriate
lose their ability to keep their own temperature, and
education is something of which Sheri Waldron
when they become cold they become stressed,
is acutely aware. ‘At the end of the day, you can
unwell and can develop other problems.’
buy the best equipment in the world but, in order to really improve the quality of care, you have to
Currently nurses must unswaddle infants in
provide the education for staff alongside it’.
order to properly monitor their breathing and colour, disturbing the child’s sleep and causing unnecessary discomfort. The isolette’s transparent
Funded though the Foundation
perspex shell means an infant can rest unclothed, with nurses easily and visibly monitoring them. Isolated from disruption and noise, babies housed in these self-contained incubators enjoy a reduced exposure to infections and viruses.
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PATIENT FLOW SYSTEM AND PATIENT CALLING SYSTEM.
Bespoke technology making life simpler for patients, families and staff The logistics of running a world-class hospital
will detail their progress as they move through their
can prove a real challenge to even the best
sequence of consultations and safety checks. Their
health care team. To help meet this challenge,
journey is transcribed onto an electronic map that
we are constantly reviewing and improving our
can be adjusted and updated instantaneously, with
systems.
the patient at the centre of activity around which hospital staff rotate.
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s commitment to technological innovation will see our processes
The Patient Flow System marries patient
supported by the introduction of two custom-built
management databases to accurately display
patient management systems funded through
relevant treatment information, reducing risk
the Foundation. The expansive new hospital site
and improving patient safety. After a patient
will be the first in Victoria to host the tailor-made
leaves surgery, the system tracks them through
Patient Flow and Patient Calling Systems. Both
to recovery where an electronic map displays
were designed in close consultation with staff and
a graphic representation of the ward status.
hospital users, and are perfect examples of how the
As multiple journeys are traced through the
hospital is deploying new technologies to positively
hospital departments, administrative efficacy
transform inpatient and outpatient experiences for a
and transparency are greatly increased. Surgery
new era of health care.
schedules will become more malleable, allowing clinicians to accommodate emergency cases and
Patient Flow System In the new Royal Children’s Hospital the child and family become the centre of care when receiving surgical treatment. Prior to surgery patients are typically confronted with a constellation of reviews and checks and they would normally move in and out of rooms to be seen by multiple clinicians including nursing staff, anaesthetists, surgeons, residents and registrars. This logistically stressful experience will change dramatically with the
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better utilise ward rooms and equipment. With interfaces installed throughout clinical and surgical rooms, the Patient Flow System creates a complete hospital view, permitting staff the flexibility to take advantage of all available resources. By eliminating unnecessary wait time and making salient data accessible, treating teams can responsively match clinical resources to patient needs.
introduction of the new patient flow system.
Patient Calling System
Patients will be greeted by reception staff and
If you offer a child the choice between a waiting
immediately be tracked by the new Patient Flow
room and a meerkat enclosure, the odds are the
System. Nursing staff will place patients in a single
waiting room won’t win. Luckily, the new Patient
location and the interactive electronic bulletin boards
Calling System is set to make queues and static
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By eliminating unnecessary wait time, families will move freely through the new facilities – exploring the outdoor garden, attending the cafe, visiting the aquarium and meerkat enclosure.
A ward in the new hospital.
waiting rooms a relic of the past. The Patient
called to a designated waiting area to meet their
Calling System was designed by staff from RCH’s
doctor.
Outpatients and other departments, and developed in-house by the IT department. The system will
As Leo Donnan, Chief of Paediatric Surgery,
efficiently manage large patient volumes and
explains, ‘We are taking disparate systems and
encourage flexible use of the dynamic new waiting
connecting them. This will streamline all of our
area, minimising queue congestion and maximising
systems and make our processes much safer when
the hospital experience for outpatients and their
all the checks and balances are visible’.
families. The Patient Calling System and the Patient Flow On arrival, families are given a small wireless pager
System promise to usher the RCH into a new era of
that resembles an electronic coaster. Clinical rooms
heath care provision, where all available resources
are fitted with an interactive screen, which medical
are flexibly and efficiently engaged to deliver an
staff activate to confidentially notify and locate
optimal paediatric experience for both staff and
patients.
patients.
Families will move freely through the new facilities – exploring the outdoor garden, attending the cafe, visiting the aquarium and meerkat enclosure
Funded though the Foundation
– secure in the knowledge that when their mobile pager begins to flash, beep and vibrate they will be
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Stella.
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OUR OWN FAMILY OF MEERKATS.
OUR OWN FAMILY OF MEERKATS A key focus of the new Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is to create a facility that is child and family friendly. Features include playgrounds, aquarium, two major art installations, and a meerkat enclosure in the specialist clinics area. Cheeky, inquisitive, highly active and living in large family-orientated clans, the RCH meerkats will be incredibly popular with both children and adults. A specially designed enclosure for the meerkats has been constructed in a courtyard near the specialist clinic area on the ground floor of the new hospital. This location will provide a comfortable home and secure environment suitable for the meerkats and can easily be viewed by children visiting the hospital. It is anticipated that more than 300,000 people will visit this area annually to enjoy the meerkat antics. The meerkat exhibit has been made possible through a unique partnership with Melbourne Zoo, and the generous support of the Hugh Williamson Foundation through the RCH Foundation.
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Wadja Aboriginal Family Place.
Supporting Indigenous children, culture and communities
Wadja staff members, left to right: Sharon Mongta, Amanda Firebrace, Renata Kukuruzovic, Nyoka Morgan Briggs, Selena White, Chris Arnott and centre front is Judith Sloan. Absent: Rebecca Crawford and Margaret Rowell.
Wadja means child. It is a Woiwurrung word of
Chief Social Worker, Judith Sloan, describes the
the Wurundjeri people, and it is also the name
impact the service is having on health care at the
of the The Royal Children’s Hospital’s culturally
hospital:
sensitive service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
What unique challenges do you encounter at Wadja? How do the needs of indigenous
In 2008, the Foundation committed funds to pilot
patients differ to other patients, and what
the Wadja Aboriginal Family Place service to fulfil the
unique resources do you provide in order to
hospital’s on-going dedication to closing the gap in
effectively respond to these needs?
indigenous health outcomes. Wadja has since been instrumental in galvanising the hospital’s delivery
To address the significant gap between Aboriginal
of culturally appropriate and sensitive health care
and non-Aboriginal health outcomes the unique
to indigenous children from communities all across
cultural, spiritual, social and emotional factors need
Australia.
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‘In Wadja, everyone receives an open welcome, comfort and care for the broad range of issues they may bring’. Judith Sloan, Chief Social Worker
to be taken into consideration for all children and
What would the landscape of care look like if
parents. To meet the special needs of this group,
Wadja wasn’t providing the service it is?
our Wadja staff must familiarise themselves with the cultural norms and practices across many
We would see reducing numbers of Aboriginal
communities, as well as be aware of state and
families using the hospital, increasing reluctance to
regional policies and how they impact on Aboriginal
seek the right follow-up care, and many would be
people. We are well aware that Aboriginal families
unable to access health care because of the social
are still reluctant to come to hospital with their views
determinants of health which impact on things such
significantly impacted by history and experience.
as simply getting here.
As a hospital community we are committed to breaking down these barriers through the provision
As a hospital we need to remain vigilant in our
of services that meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal
efforts to be a culturally safe place for all children
children and their families, and to create a safe
and families.
environment here at the hospital. What is the ideal experience you want your patients to have during their time at Wadja?
Funded though the Foundation
I wish all our patients and families to feel this hospital is a safe and caring environment in which to receive health care. In Wadja, everyone receives an open welcome, comfort and care for the broad range of issues they may bring. What is the most rewarding and inspiring part of your work? Being part of the treating team that helps children get better is very rewarding, as is seeing staff work in culturally sensitive ways with children and families, and parents more confident in their ability to meet their children’s health needs once they leave the hospital.
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RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH.
Easing into a childhood without pain
Arthritis is often assumed to be an illness
team managing the child, sharing information and
exclusive to adults. The disease, however,
educating families with resources that support really
does not discriminate – as many as one in
good quality care’.
every thousand children in Victoria suffers from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, alongside a host of
With the introduction of a new model of care,
other rheumatological conditions that occur in
based on conclusive research into evidence-based
childhood.
best practice, funding through the Foundation will see two new positions further amplify the unit’s
Children with rheumatology conditions often
groundbreaking work in paediatric rheumatology.
become disconnected from natural childhood
The positions, Rheumatology Nurse Educator and
activities by chronic swelling, stiffness and pain.
Rheumatology Clinical and Database Coordinator, will
Actions that are effortless for others, like climbing,
work within the existing team to drive clinical service
playing, and using pens and laptops, become
improvements and education initiatives.
difficult and painful experiences for arthritis-stricken infants, children and adolescents.
The nurse educator will form the critical part of the new child-centred and family-focused care model,
Paediatric Rheumatologist Dr Jane Munro
which integrates disease management, physical
experienced the pain of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
therapy, patient and family education, psychosocial
firsthand as a child, and has been instrumental in
support and intervention as well as a community
the development of the internationally recognised
liaison service. The clinical and database coordinator
Rheumatology Unit at The Royal Children’s Hospital
will work with the new clinical and research database
(RCH). The Unit currently boasts a multi-disciplinary
that is transforming the Unit’s internal communication
team that includes a physiotherapist, education
and, in turn, enhancing its capacity to collect
advisor, social worker and an occupational therapist,
information and constantly improve the delivery of
and through its research at Murdoch Childrens
high quality care to patients and families.
Research Institute and education programs, has developed comprehensive information and fact
‘It’s a holistic model focussed on creating normal
sheets that are accessed globally through its
function for a normal childhood. I can see the
website.
difference that we’re making everyday – the impact on the kids and families is dramatic,’ explains
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Only in the last decade has rheumatology emerged
Dr Munro. The two new positions will fortify the
as a specific discipline in paediatric medicine. Dr
Rheumatology Unit’s aspirations of treating arthritis to
Munro says, ‘We’ve gone from a single doctor
decrease the impact of the disease so children can
seeing a patient, giving them a treatment and
live well, and do all the usual things that children love
sending them on their way, to a multi-disciplinary
to do.
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‘We’re leading research on one of the most competitive paediatric rheumatology projects in the world. It’s exciting to be one of the people involved in that team’. Dr Jane Munro
Support and understanding are vital for young patients with rheumatological conditions.
Research being undertaken by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, funded by the Foundation
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Children’s Bioethics Centre.
A new era of family matters
Just because we can, doesn’t always mean
professionals to become isolated and frustrated in
we should. This and many other ethically
their struggle to decide on the best outcomes for a
challenging issues are regularly faced by
child.
health professionals and families with seriously ill children at The Royal Children’s Hospital
Central to the Children’s Bioethics Centre’s activity
(RCH).
is the case consultation service. When confronted with conflicting views about the ongoing treatment
The Children’s Bioethics Centre was established
and care of a seriously ill child, a patient’s clinician
to provide support and assistance to health
can request a consultation. A multidisciplinary group
professionals and families faced with these difficult
of between two and 20 health professionals trained
decisions. It offers a clinical ethics consultation
in ethical thinking is then swiftly assembled. The
service, backed up by the development of clinical
group – which includes representatives from across
guidelines, evidence-based education and research
medical, nursing, legal, allied health and chaplaincy
programs.
– meets with clinicians to discuss the issues and care management options available. Within 24 to
The Children’s Bioethics Centre addresses some
48 hours the Centre’s clinical ethicist, Lynn Gillam,
of our society’s most difficult questions, whether
collates the response and provides the clinician with
or not to continue treatment in gravely ill children,
a summary, followed by a detailed formal report
when and how to tell children about the extent of
within a week.
their illness, and appropriately involving adolescents in decisions about their health care. All of these
This collaborative consultation method enables the
questions play out against a backdrop of a variety of
family and the treating team to reach a consensus
cultural and religious traditions, and differing styles
on the best possible outcomes for the patient. ‘The
of parenting. Each of these factors can complicate
case consultation service can reduce conflict, and
decision-making in the treatment of seriously ill
give a sense of confidence and a clear path going
newborns, children and adolescents. Through its
forward so things go more smoothly for the patient
clinical ethics service and programs, the Centre has
and the family,’ Lynn Gillam explains. In the future,
firmly established itself as a world-leading program –
the service’s family-centred approach will include an
and it’s still only in its infancy.
even closer involvement of families and patients in the consultation process.
When the Children’s Bioethics Centre was founded
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in 2008, an ethical governance framework to
The Children’s Bioethics team has discovered that
guide health care professionals through these
providing a place to openly discuss sensitive and
uniquely challenging circumstances was absent.
delicate issues empowers medical staff to foster
It wasn’t unusual for patients, families and health
their communication, mediation and problem-solving
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‘Doctors, nurses and clinical staff aren’t necessarily receiving clinical ethics training in their undergraduate education, and they often need help to become more comfortable in these situations’. Dr. Hugo Gold, Clinical Director of the Children’s Bioethics Centre.
Dr Catherine Lees.
Dr Hugo Gold.
skills. Over time key themes and issues have
Comprehensive funding is essential to allow the
emerged, informing the centre’s establishment
Bioethics Centre to continue successfully exploring
of ethical guidelines, some of which have been
ethically complex and contentious ideas, conducting
adopted nationally and internationally.
world-class research, translating evidence into positive practice and providing a transparent
The centre now aims to establish a National
service committed to improving ethical processes in
Paediatric Clinical Ethics Forum and is dedicated to
paediatrics.
further advocating a systematic approach to clinical ethics consultation in Australia. ‘We’re leading the way in paediatric clinical ethics service delivery and it’s great to see our programs actively rolled out state- and nationwide,’ says Dr Catherine Lees, the centre’s Business Director.
Funded through the Foundation and by a range of individuals and organisations, including the Estate of Les Klemke, The Pratt Foundation and The Victorian Law Foundation.
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MADGE TATE AWARD – MARGARET GREENWOOD.
Preserving lives with a generous spirit
If jam making were a competitive sport,
once a month in the hospital with her fellow CIKA
Margaret Greenwood would be an Olympian.
volunteers, Margaret has acquired the distinguished title of Lady Marmalade, or the more informal Jam
Margaret is the recipient of The Royal Children’s
Lady.
Hospital Auxiliaries’ most prestigious award – the Madge Tate Service Award, which recognises
Committing her passion to a cause she fervently
outstanding long-service in voluntary fundraising for
supports has meant that over the last two decades,
The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries.
Margaret has raised more than $100,000 – a staggering result. Her invaluable contribution
Margaret’s fundraising marathon was initially inspired
highlights the significant role Auxiliaries and
by first hand experience of the quality of care at the
volunteers play in the success of The Royal
RCH in the early 1990s. ‘Our grandson was taken
Children’s Hospital.
into the Children’s Hospital with meningococcal septicemia when he was four months, and he
After receiving the Madge Tate Service Award, and
wasn’t expected to live. He survived and now he’s a
being designated an official ‘Living Treasure’ of
healthy young man. The care we got was out of the
the hospital, she is becoming accustomed to the
box.’
spotlight. For Margaret, however, the real reward for her work is enjoying the company of her colleagues,
The incident coincided with her retirement and,
and the support of hospital staff and visitors.
knowing she wanted to continue working in the
Though, as she jokes, other than appreciation of her
community, Margaret exchanged her family’s
hard work, ‘What I really need is somebody to fluff
footwear business for a fruitful career in fundraising.
my hair, do my make-up and airbrush me’.
She recruited her husband and together they established a homemade jam operation in their garage. Along with citrus and stone fruit, the ongoing support of their family and extended community are the chief ingredients in the preserving process. Through their local bowling club the Greenwoods receive donations of sugar, fabric, fruit and jars, as well as valuable man-hours. For 19 years, Margaret has been a member of the Heart to Heart Auxiliary, and an avid supporter of the Cancer In Kids Auxiliary (CIKA) for the last five. Selling her celebrated jams and chutneys
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‘Margaret exemplifies all that is the spirit of Auxiliaries. It is about the ‘doing’ as well as the ‘giving’, and she sets an awe-inspiring example for people everywhere to aspire to.’ Carole Lowen, President of Auxiliaries.
Margaret Greenwood.
MADGE TATE SERVICE AWARD The Madge Tate Service Award is named for one of the hospital’s most influential and esteemed volunteer fundraisers. The award was established in 1994 and named after the late Madge Tate as a means of recognising dedicated and extraordinary service to the Auxiliaries. Mrs Tate was an inaugural member of the Croydon Auxiliary in 1932 and remained an active member until she passed away in 1992. For many of those 60 years, Mrs Tate served either as President or Secretary of Croydon Auxiliary, overcoming the obstacles of distance, family commitments and at times ill health to make a valuable contribution to the hospital.
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Our new Royal Children’s Hospital.
The future of children’s health is in our hands
Artist impression of new RCH.
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Our new Royal Children’s Hospital.
In the 140 year history of our hospital, 2011
be both functional and welcoming for children and
will surely be counted as one of the most
adults alike. A colony of meerkats, residing in their
memorable as we prepare to move to our
own enclosure near the specialist clinics area, will
wonderful new home.
provide delight as well as a welcome distraction for patients and their families.
Our new hospital has been eight years in the making as we have moved through master
As we prepare for the move to our new hospital, we
planning, consultation, design, construction and
reflect on our past and one constant in our history
service redesign, resulting in a new Royal Children’s
has been the incredible support of the community.
Hospital that is world-class in every sense of the
Without the generosity of our valued donors,
term.
supporters and friends, we would not be one of the world’s great children’s hospitals.
The new hospital brings together six levels of
clinical, research and education facilities, where
It is with great excitement that we make the move
staff from across the campus will work together to
to our new home and, as we enter the next stage
improve the health outcomes for children now and
in our history, we look forward to the continued
in the future.
support of our community.
As you walk through the new hospital, it’s clear this is uniquely a children’s hospital. It’s a beautiful light-filled space that makes the most of its parkland setting, with all patient rooms having a view of the park or gardens that surround the hospital. Patient and family-focused, the hospital features mainly single rooms with space for a family member to stay overnight with their child. The design seamlessly integrates art and nature into the healing environment. Main Street, the central heart of the hospital, is a beautiful five-storey atrium which connects the various departments, services and patient facilities. Featuring spectacular Australian art installations and a two-storey aquarium, Main Street is designed to
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The new Royal Children’s Hospital.
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A BRAND NEW LOOK.
In 2010, The Royal Children’s Hospital unveiled
Our brandmark reflects our history and our future,
its new brandmark, signally the start of a new
our values, and our vision as a great children’s
era for the hospital.
hospital, leading the way. Significantly, it also marks the move to the wonderful new Royal Children’s
The new brandmark reflects the unique parkland
Hospital and the start of the next exciting stage in
setting of our great hospital and the caring,
our history.
optimistic energy that is at the heart of who we are and what we do. The vibrant colours, strong figure and shapes are a celebration of the unified spirit of care for children, brought to life through our staff, our community, our patients and families.
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THE FUTURE OF CHILDERN’S HEALTH IS BRIGHT.
THANK YOU! We express our grateful appreciation to all our donors and supporters whose extraordinary generosity ensures that those most precious to us still continue to receive the very best of care and treatment. On their behalf, because it’s those children and their families who are the real beneficiaries of your generosity, we thank you sincerely. We also wish to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.
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our geNerous supporters. GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
AUXILIARIES
13 Million+
1.3 Million+ All of the listed auxiliaries have contributed to this amount. ABC Auxiliary Absent Friends Auxiliary American Women’s Auxiliary Beaumaris Auxiliary Beyond Sight Auxiliary Bones & Co Auxiliary Brimbank ToRCH Auxiliary Broadmeadows Auxiliary Cancer In Kids Auxiliary Caring Friends of CF Kids Caroline Auxiliary CasKids Auxiliary Caulfield Auxiliary Charity Works for Kids Auxiliary Charli’s Angels Auxiliary Children’s Brain Tumour Auxiliary Children’s Flyer Fund Auxiliary ChIP In Auxiliary Christmas Cards Auxiliary Comfort for Kids Auxiliary Courage for Kids Young Set CPR Auxiliary Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Auxiliary Diabetic Camp Auxiliary Dirty Hands, Happy Hearts Auxiliary Donating Diva’s Young Set Do-Bee’s Auxiliary Dorothy Waters Auxiliary Ezy Breathing Auxiliary Footscray Yarraville Juniors Geelong Auxiliary HAUX Have a Heart Auxiliary Heart Kids Auxiliary Heart to Heart Auxiliary Heart Throb Auxiliary Hidden Treasures Auxiliary
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Inverloch Diabetic Unit Auxiliary Knox Sherbrooke Auxiliary Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Auxiliary Leukaemia Auxiliary RCH League of Former Trainees Auxiliary Let the Children Play Auxiliary Mum’s Kids Auxiliary Melbourne Sinfonia Auxiliary Music Therapy Auxiliary My Room Auxiliary Neo Nate Mates Auxiliary Oesophageal Atresia Research Auxiliary Pankina Auxiliary Parkville Auxiliary Pelican Auxiliary Phillip Island Auxiliary PremBubs Auxiliary Roxburgh Park Auxiliary Smiley Auxiliary South Western Auxiliary Southern Rainbows Auxiliary St. Kilda Auxiliary Strokidz Auxiliary Templestowe Auxiliary The Archer’s Auxiliary Trailblazers Auxiliary Ultimate Challenge Auxiliary Viva Young Members Waverley Auxiliary Wangaratta Willy Seagulls Auxiliary Without Borders Auxiliary Yellow Ribbon Kids Auxiliary Young Set @ RCH
OUR COMMUNITY - Fundraising groups, Individuals and Families $500,000 + KOALA Foundation
$150,000 + Special Events Committee
$100,000 + RCH1000
$20,000 + Dadon, Debbie Dandenong Modern Country Music Association German Riders Glas, Robert Healy & Khaw, Meagan & Jeremy State Sports Centres Trust
$10,000 + Chinese Community Society of Victoria Country Grits with Seano and Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club Fraser, Pamela Wallace Lanyon, W R Novy, Barry St. Nicholas Philanthropic Society of Proty The Smith Family
$5,000 + Babatsias, Angela CAF Community Fund Grieve, Ryan & Rebecca Haileybury College Howson, Vicki Larsen, Warren Melbourne Chinese Artists Assoc.
Melton Country Club Newhaven College Pizmony, Nir & Lai Price, Kate Quarantotto, Judy Roohizadegan, Behnam Sawyer, Barbara Shackelton, Jasmin Tree House Child Care Waring, Arthur
$2,000 + Auster, Selwyn Bahtagic & Guerra, Tania & Pietro Birner, Henry & Raquella Campbell, Janine Clarke, Julian Coles, Andrew Davies, J W Davis, Brian M Elton, Zelman Findlay, Iain Goldman, Joel Gourlay, Andrew Gourlay, Rachel Hall, Matthew Hearnden, Rosalind Hunt, Sue Irons, Ron Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School Jenkins, Shane Johnson, Mo Krauss, Garry F Lam Family, Maher, D. Maletic, Jason Matters, Barry & Lindy Mayes, Jen Mentone Grammar School Mitchell, Jim & Kate Montemurro Bocce Club Norman, Richard Rice, Ross
Riggio, Angela Romanovski, Bill Ryan, Greg Ryan, Lyndall Schell, Ursula Scott, Gladys J Seiffert, Simon Shackleton, Jasmin Siemon, Greg Silman, Judy Simons, Ben & Lisa Singh, Tarandeep Smeeton, Barry Stach, P & S Stanford & Mallia, Maree & Joseph Stuckey, David The Opes Masters Group Tisher, F R & M Watts, Steve Waverley Christian College Inc. Western Emergency Services Team - Ron Fenton Wilson, John
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our geNerous supporters. BUSINESS & CORPORATE $100,000+
$5,000+
Beck Corporation Pty Ltd Hardie Grant Magazines
ADP Australia - Workplace Giving Program Alumina Limited Bain & Company Central Equity Limited CSR Building Products Limited DBR Corporation Pty Ltd Eagle Hire Pty Ltd Evercharge Pty Ltd Fire Protection Association Australia Flight Centre Limited Hairhouse Warehouse Multicom Consulting Pty Ltd Seek Limited Skill Labour Service Pty Ltd Sunrise Plastics Pty Ltd Westernport Region Water Corporation
$50,000+ Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd Nestec SA Strathmore Community Services Ltd
$20,000+ Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd Domain Charter Group Pty Ltd Grantali Pty Ltd Madgwicks Lawyers Merck Serono Australia Pty Ltd Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd
$10,000+ AIA Australia Limited Alan Mance Holden Bluescope Steel Limited Bovis Lend Lease Casella Coca-Cola Sales & Customer Service Charity Committee (Vic) Dental Health Services Victoria Dutton Insurance Eaton Industries Pty Ltd Gorman & Kelly Commercial Property Management Pty Ltd Michael’s IGA Supermarket The IN Group TripleM Universal Steel Pty Ltd
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$2,000+ 23 Bell Street (FAL) Limited A W Bell Pty Ltd AGM Consulting Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd Australian Amateurs Golf Tour BDO Kendalls Administration (VIC) Pty Ltd Blue Illusion Australia Pty Ltd Bobcat Harry Bradnams Windows & Doors Casa Della Pasta Manufacturing Pty Ltd Cubby Enterprise Pty Ltd Culgaith Nominees Pty Ltd IDT Australia Limited John Allen & Associates Pty Ltd Lantrak Management Pty Ltd Loy Yang B Power Station Matthew Chan Pty Ltd McInnes Management Metro Diamonds Australia Mitsubishi Australia Limited Northern Sewerage
Norwood Industries Pty Ltd O’Brien’s Pharmacy Real Entertainment & Collectables Pty Ltd Reece Pty Ltd Rocke Brothers Pty Ltd Royal Standard Hotel SG Manning & Associates Shanahan Freight Services Shell Australia Employees - Project Better World Slumbercare Bedding (Aust) Pty Ltd Stragan & Tedesco Partners Pty Ltd Tabcorp Holdings Limited The Decor Corporation Pty Ltd Toll Liquid Distribution & Shell Company Topstar Computer International Pty Ltd Vigorous Traditional Thai
BEQUESTS & ESTATES $1 MILLION + Harry Lyon Moss Trust Fund
$500,000+ Goldsbury, Keith James, Ivan Murray Leighton, Gordon Arthur Horatio
$100,000+ Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd Bloom, Doris May Dooley, Zadel Sylvia O’Callaghan, Hannah Josephine Perrott, Mary Leslie Ractliffe, Lois Bona Whalan, Thomas Gregory
$50,000+ Aitken, M J Campbell, Josie Cass, Douglas Francis Davies, Hafrena Fon Dorothy Isabel Stirling Charitable Trust Dunn Family Perpetual Trust Klemke, Leslie Frederick Lewis, Eileen Emily Norman, Mavis & Graham Waters Charitable Trust Taylor, Evelyn Ellen
$20,000+ Blackshaw, Valda Joan Catford, Jean Mary Clarke Charitable Trust, Dennis Osborne Haitsma, Weikjpe Henry B Smith Charitable Trust Jones, Ellen Margaret McWalter, James
Mills, Ivy Gladys Redding, Maurice and Winifred Shepherd, Frederick B Smith, Heather Sybil Spencer Lionel R V Trust Fund Walton, Sheila
$10,000+ Adams, Grace Anderson, Alice Violet Louise Booker, Sheila Mary Keith Goods Memorial Trust Lillian Little Trust Macrow, William Makowski, Anna Provelson Trust Fund, Peter James Robinson Charitable Trust, Edith & Don Smith, Lawrence Albert Tootal & Broadhurst, Harry & Eva Walker, J H Wells, Arthur Donald Winder, Emily Vera Wright, John Frederick
$2,000+ Bateman, Frank Hincks Burnett, Jessie Carnegie Butler, Lynette Elizabeth Cain, Dennis Neil Cochrane, Ethel M A Cowell, Kevin Stewart Delaney, Peggy Patricia Grimwade, Alice Marion Healey, Joyce Adelaide Hodgson Trust, Frank Hayley & Doris Verna Hoye, Stanley Marshall, Charlotte Marshall, William McWilliams, Horatio R C Morgan, David Mathais Nanson, Katharine St. Clair Ramondt Charitable Trust, Kitty & Harry Scott-Maxwell, Mary The William & Mary Ievers & Sons Maintenance Fund Thompson Estate, Flora Louisa
$5,000+ Aitken, K B Bakaloff, Jordan Brown, Ernest L Cosgrave, Joan Mary E C Blackwood Charitable Trust Fleming, John William Grant Bequest John William & Anna Maria Ford Memorial Fund, McTaggart Estate, Edith Murdoch, John S Porritt, Elizabeth Ann Price, Leigh & May The Frank & Sybil Richardson Charitable Trust Walsh, W J
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our geNerous supporters. TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS $500,000+ The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) Inc
$100,000+ Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia Fight Cancer Foundation Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Jigsaw Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Ltd The Hugh Williamson Foundation
$50,000+ H.T. Pamphilon Fund, administered by Equity Trustees Percy Baxter Charitable Trust, managed by Perpetual Telematics Course Development Fund The Pratt Foundation William & Vera Houston Memorial Trust, managed by ANZ Trustees
$20,000+ Besen Family Foundation Hadassah Australia Foundation J & H Knell Trust Fund, managed by Perpetual L G & E J Brown Charitable Trust, managed by Perpetual State Trustees Australia Foundation - Denis Aloysius King The Bell Charitable Fund The Collier Charitable Fund The Creswick Foundation
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The G W Vowell Foundation Limited The George and Freda Castan Families Charitable Foundation The Orloff Family Charitable Trust The R E Ross Trust The Samuel Nissen Charitable Foundation, managed by Perpetual Victor Smorgon Charitable Fund
$10,000+ Georgina Menzies Maconachie Charitable Trust, administered by Equity Trustees Julian Burton Burns Trust Muriel & Les Batten Foundation Myer Stores Community Fund The Angior Family Foundation The Gourlay Charitable Trust The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation The Lynne Quayle Charitable Trust Fund, administered by Equity Trustees The Michael & Andrew Buxton Foundation The Stuart Leslie Foundation The William Angliss (Victoria) Charitable Fund Victoria Law Foundation
$5,000+ 6A Foundation Bagot Gjergja Foundation Community Enterprise Foundation Gringlas Family Charitable Fund I H Brown Charitable Trust, managed by Perpetual Lederman Foundation Pty Ltd State Trustees Australia Foundation - Isabella Agnes
Pritchard State Trustees Australia Foundation - Marjorie Hayes and Olivia Cock Memorial State Trustees Australia Foundation - Neville and Di Bertalli and Family Clinical Neurosurgical Fellowship Summer Rose Foundation Inc.
$2,000+ Debbie Stach Memorial Trust Gary Thomson Endowment, managed by Perpetual Henkell Family Fund, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation Izaak Wolf & Genia Auschwitz Szykman Charitable Foundation State Trustees Australia Foundation - Herbert William Hampton The Katharine Susannah Prichard Foundation Inc
IN HONOUR & IN MEMORIAM
The Foundation receive many donations in loving memory of children, friends and relatives, and in celebration of important life events such as weddings, special birthdays, anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. Those honoured in this way are listed below. Accadia, Antonio Ackland, Geoffrey Adamo, David Adamo, Giuseppa Adkins, John Akeroyd, Robert (Bob) Albanis, Estelle Amira, Ilana Anderson, Beryl Jean Andrew, Valerie Mary Ellen Andrews, Dorothy Antipas, Fotios Appleyard, Geoffrey Arborea, Camilla Archer, Emma Ashley Artico, Rina Athanas, Stephanie Azzopardi, Emanuel Barnardm, Ray Richard Barnes, Cooper Barnett, Gladys Joy Bendel, Andrew Bernardo, Maria Bishop, Mary Block, Daniel Bloom, Barry Bock, Fay Bongiovanni, Franco Bougatsas, Ioannis Bourke, James William Brooker, Ruby Brown, Walter William (Bill) Buckle, Muriel Burch, Ian
Calafiore, Giuseppe Cameron, Kevin Campbell, Veronica & Phil Camplin-Warner, Finnan Maximus Cannatella, Vincenza Scollo Carnsew, James Carp, Jade Cartwright, Ignatius Casper, Andrew Chambers, Edwina Margaret Chau, Ian Chiew, Brian Chiocci, Eleuterio and Annunziatina Christophidis, Lola Chung, Cuc Cimino, Amelia Clark, John Cleary, Elizabeth Cohen, Jordan Colaneri, Maria Collins, Gay Costantino-Whittle, Allison & Kaitlin Crestani, Caterina Crisp, Vera Cutrale, Antonino Davies, Eileen May Davies, Gregory John Davis, Pamela Frances De Bortoli, Mackenzie De Capite- Mancini, Salvatore De Maria, Natalizha Dennison, Lorraine Devine, Jack James Devyn-Croom Smith, Oaklyn Dewar, Henry Dimopoulos, Alexia Dobson-Ratnam, Sian Marie Donovan, Desmond Duff, Kenneth Alexander Duncan, Michael Edgar, Karen Lea Fairweather, Tony Fak, Andrej Francis
Faye, Janice Fazio,Lucy Febey, Noah Felmy-Glas, Noah Filippone, Michelangelo Fishman, Klara Frederickson, Charlie Free, Elizabeth Gell, Luke Mitchell Geyer, Paul Gialamatzis, Arthur Gingold, Else Givoni, Amber Goldberg, Dahlia Goldman, Sandra Greco, Raffaele Grehan, Aiden Selwyn Gringlas, Sam Guaran, Bruce Hamilton Gulli, Salvatore Gusman, Antonia Hall, Matthew Hamersfeld, Natalie Hammond, Trevor Harper, Harold Desmaon Harrison, Sandy Henry, Eric Rees Hetherington, Pamela Marjorie Honour/Memorial Name Hose, Margaret Isabel Huke, Lynley Hupert, James Ioannidis, Paul Jacobs, Jed Jaczina, Farida Jewson, Tyler Jobson, Ian Joel, Andrew Johnson, Betty Rae Johnson, I Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Sullivan Roger Johnston, Robert Liddell (Roy) Kagan, Jack Kallajxhi, Philip & Anna
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our geNerous supporters. IN HONOUR & IN MEMORIAM
Kamboj, Saransh Kane, Hazel Linda Kane, Jason & Amy Kaplan, Raphael & Dalit Kastannias, Kanella Katz, Avi Kelly, Charlotte Jessie Kileen, Louise Maxine Kosmas, Christos Kotsabas, Harry Kyle, Barry Peter La Rosa, Lillian Laino, Ida Lean, Margaret June Ledo, Robbie Lee, Ji-Wye Leone, Concetta Leslie, Cate Lettitia, Amelia Lew, Jade Lewis, Michael Lewis-Lyons, William Lionetti, Simone Maiden, Bianca Markram, Jonathan Marshall, Alex & Roslyn Martin, Helen McCarroll, Cormac Maurice McCarthy, Peta Anne McCoullough, Charli Lauren McKenzie, Cooper Maxi McLean, Angus McMurray, Ross Menere, Bruce Hamilton Michalidis, Eleni Ana Milenkovic, Nicholas Jac Milner, Saul Morgan, Daniel Morton, Jyrah Munn, Rory Murphy, Chloe Murray, Ross Musso, Jasmine Rose Nastos, Liz & Henk Nguyen, Phi
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Nguyen, Van Ba Nicastri, Diva Nicolosi, David Martin Nirens, Ashley & Jordan O’Mara, Dot (Dorothy) O’Meara, Des Onal, Zehra Ortega, Chelsea Osborne, Margaret Ella Page, Ronald Stuart Palmer, William Pantalone, Adelia Parrella, Pio Parrish, Kathleen Allison Patkin, Rex & Faye Petrakis, Georgio Pham, Khoa Pitcher, Jan Politis, Constantine Ponce, Althea Porcino, Angela Potts, Hayden Michael Pouliassis, Stephen Powell, Gabriel Power, Marjorie Prassinos, Evangelia Preston, Amy Prunty, Jake Prziovska, Suzie Quigley, Patricia Rabot, Anna Raffone, Nicola Ramsdale, Kathleen Raymond, Dianne Helen Redhouse, William Rees, Lois Marie Richardson, Jacob Michael Riddle, Rita Rigby, Stanley Francis Riggio, Nazzareno Lo Riggio, Ryan John Rinaldi, Angie Robinson, Chase & Tyler Robinson, James Rofe, Mavis
Ross, Herbert Williamson Rostas, Matyas Rubinstein, Peter & Havi Ryan, Andrew Nathan Sadler, Alf Sankey, Olivia Grace Scarfo, Joe Schafer, Keith Schwarz, David Sciacca, Angelo Scott, Kathleen Scott, Rod & Kate Sette, Bruno Shannon, Christopher Sheehan, Georgia Rose Silman, Maurice Simon, Judd Slaughter, Brian Smith, Campbell James Snow, Nora Elaine Spadaro, Francesca Spencer, Christian John Stephens, Neil Willoughby Steven, Peter Stirling, Ann Stratidis, Michael Suharsana, Jaydev Summers, Travis Dale Swart, Ricci Sweeney, Emily K Swift, Olive Daisy Tait, Olivia Alexandra Tarallo, Francesco Taxidis, Nicholas Taylor, Joseph Stanley Teperman, Daniel Teperman, Gabriel Thomaidis, Kristiana Thompson, Esther Rose Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Tina Tilkeridis, Athanasios (Arthur) Timms, Colin Topol, Paul & Sheryl Torey, William
Tsikouris, Tom & Andriana Tsolakis, George Tsoukalas, Elefterios Tucceri, Beatrice Tutton, Florence N Upston, Brody Mitchel Valla, Joe Velardo, Paul Vella, Carrie Maria Vella, Joe Verdura, Leonardo Weatherhead, Lillian May Webb, Geoff Whatmough, Colin Neil Whetters, Ern & Barbara Wilson, Samuel James Wood, Alice Woodlock, Andrew Young, Alan & Jean Young, Patricia Margaret
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FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS.
FELLOWSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Cardiology Fellowship, funded through Australian Friends of Schneider Children’s Medical Centre
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Plastic Surgery Fellowship, funded by The Jigsaw Foundation and the Foundation
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Clinical Fellowship in Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, funded by the Foundation
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Dental Research Fellowship, funded by the Foundation
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Neurosurgery Fellowship, funded by the Clinical Fellowship in Urological Surgery, funded
Brainwave Travelling Scholarship Rosemary Derham Scholarship Jeannie H Poolman Scholarship Jeff Crouch Memorial Scholarship Kate Campbell Scholarship Travelling Scholarship for General Registered Nurses
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Foundation
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Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Scholarship
The Volunteers’ Nursing Scholarship RCH Paediatric Handbook Travelling Scholarship
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by the Foundation
RCH Foundation Burns Unit Research Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED THROUGH THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
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The Karmien Chan Memorial Scholarship The Pied Pipers’ Scholarship Uncle Bobs Travelling Scholarship
BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
Mr Julian Clarke - Chairman
Mr Leon Kempler OAM
Chairman, Herald and Weekly
Chairman of Acacia Australia Ltd
Times
and Tescom Australia
Mr Richard Leder - Deputy
Professor Christine Kilpatrick
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer, The Royal
Partner, Corrs Chambers
Children’s Hospital
Westgarth Mrs Carole Lowen Mr Tony Beddison AO
President, The Royal Children’s
Chairman, Beddison Group
Hospital Auxiliaries
and The Royal Children’s Hospital Professor Paul Monagle Stevenson Professor and Head Dr Hugo Gold
of the Department of Paediatrics,
Clinical Associate Professor,
The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne and Clinical Director of the Children’s Bioethics Centre,
Professor Frank Oberklaid
The Royal Children’s Hospital
OAM Director, Centre for Community Child Health, The University
Mr Geoffrey J Henke AO
of Melbourne and The Royal
Former Vice President,
Children’s Hospital
Australian Olympic Committee Mr Peter Yates AM Mr David Huggins
Chairman, Peony Capital
Assistant Director of Student
General Partnership, The Royal
Services, Catholic Education
Institution of Australia, The
Office Melbourne
Australian Science Media Centre, and Faculty of Business and
Mr Ian Johnson
Economics, The University of
Chairman, Channel Seven
Melbourne
Melbourne
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COMMITTEES.
STAFF.
EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE
The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation Staff:
Mr Julian Clarke (Chair)
(pictured opposite)
Professor Christine Kilpatrick Mr Richard Leder
Standing, left to right:
Professor Paul Monagle
Stefan Hnativ, Business Manager Stacey Brown, Communications Coordinator
AUDIT AND CORPORATE RISK
Mary Kutaimi, Management Accountant
MANAGEMENT
Judi Giddings, Corporate and Donor Relations Manager
Mr Leon Kempler OAM (Chair)
Laurel-Leigh Lawson, Auxiliary Assistant
Mr David Huggins
Debbie Shiell, Community Development Manager
Mr Richard Leder
Ellie Pateras, Donor Development Coordinator
Mr Dale McKee (external member)
Lauren Stewart, Donor Development Manager Lisa Parris, Community Event Coordinator
INVESTMENT
Fiona Ballantyne, Trusts and Foundations Manager
Mr Peter Yates AM (Chair)
Stephanie Zappala Bryant, Communications Manager
Mr Richard Leder
Susan Manson, Auxiliary Coordinator
Mr Andrew Shelton (external member)
April Fay, Executive Assistant
Mr Ray King (Sovereign Investments – independent advisor to Committee)
Seated, left to right:
REMUNERATION
Pranav Kaushal, Accounts Coordinator
Mr Julian Clarke (Chair)
Janelle Tanjuakio (Holden), Auxiliary Assistant
Mr Richard Leder
Sue Hunt, Executive Director Lill Toner, Reception
DISTRIBUTION AUDIT COMMITTEE
Suna Panicker, Donor Database Administrator
Mr David Huggins (Chair) Mr Geoffrey Henke AO
Absent:
Mr Leon Kempler OAM
Donna Aranyi, Donor Development Manager Rachael Hurley, Executive Assistant - on leave in 2011
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bob Skilton, Community and Corporate Relations
Mr Brian Mallon (until 8 August 2010)
Ambassador
Ms Sue Hunt (from 9 August 2010)
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Absent:
Donna Aranyi, Donor Development Manager
Shop Staff:
Rachael Hurley, Executive Assistant - on leave in 2011
Bob Skilton, Community and Corporate Relations Ambassador
Marie DiFalco, Melissa Williams, Lucy Cavallero
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BECOME A FOUNDATION SUPPORTER.
The impact of giving starts with you
We believe that the future of children’s health
JOIN AN AUXILIARY
is in our hands. There are many ways to
There are over 60 active Auxiliaries across Victoria.
contribute to the Foundation, and every bit
Joining an Auxiliary is way to socialise, to pay back
helps.
the good work done for family by the hospital, to contribute philanthropically, or simply a way to make
The Foundation’s low-cost administration ensures
friends and have fun.
90% of your donation goes straight to The Royal Children’s Hospital. All donations to the Foundation
CORPORATE GIVING
$2 and over are tax deductible.
Build team morale by rallying together for a worthwhile cause. Corporate giving programs aim to
Foundation staff advise on and help manage your
build mutually beneficial relationships in which your
support initiative. More details can be found on our
entire workforce can take pride.
website, and you can contact our team for further information.
CELEBRATION DONATIONS Next time you’re planning a celebration, how about
DONATE TO THE FOUNDATION
asking guests for a donation to The Royal Children’s
Any support you provide the Foundation now, could
Hospital Foundation instead of receiving gifts?
one day save the life of a child. Your funds will be
Or, for your own celebration, you can make a tax
used where they are most needed. You can donate
deductible donation in lieu of traditional celebration
anytime on our website
favours.
SUPPORT A PROJECT
IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS
By supporting a Foundation project, you can
Following the passing of a loved one, the family
choose where your generosity goes - and enjoy the
may wish to honour their memory by requesting
satisfaction of seeing the results.
donations to the Foundation.
ORGANISE A FUNDRAISING EVENT OR
DONATING GOODS AND SERVICES
ACTIVITY
(INCLUDING TOYS) FOR STALLS AND
Events can raise significant funds and make a huge
RAFFLES
impact on the lives of children. And remember, the
Stalls, raffles and auctions are a popular way to
Foundation can help you plan.
raise funds for the Hospital. Auxiliaries sell items on their stalls and many Auxiliaries and groups use
ATTEND A FUNDRAISING EVENT There are hundreds of entertaining and informative events organised in support of the Foundation each year, including gala balls, dinners, performances, family fun days, fun runs, trivia nights and more.
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donated goods and services to auction and raffle.
ENDOWMENTS Large donations can be made in the form of an endowment - ensuring the principal of the donation remains untouched for an indefinite or specified period of time. LEAVE A BEQUEST At any age, by making a bequest in your will to the Foundation, you can carry with you a gift of health for future generations. NAMING RIGHTS Recognition of major contributions can be made by formally identifying equipment, facilities, and projects with the name of the donor who has made it possible. PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS Significant contributions can be used to appoint a world-class academic or practitioner to a position of Professorial Chair. This brings a wealth of specialist experience to the RCH and raises the profile of specific medical areas within the community. FELLOWSHIPS Major funding can support excellence by placing leading medical experts into key roles at the RCH. By creating incentives, the Foundation aims to attract the world’s best clinical practitioners and researchers. EQUIPMENT PURCHASES These opportunities includes the provision of long-life, state-of-the-art technology capable of saving the lives of many children. The RCH builds its reputation on this type of high-profile equipment.
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