Caring for the whole family

No parent is ever prepared for their child to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and it takes a skilled team to support them through the experience.   

When Tim Fairclough’s daughter was admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Monash Children’s Hospital he felt his world shift. 

“I went through a life-changing experience,” he said.  

“It is confronting to see your child suddenly helpless in a quiet room with heart and breathing monitors and a drip attached. You feel helpless.” 

In the days that followed, Tim watched and interacted with a range of medical staff caring for his daughter. They left a lasting impression. 

“The speed and practicality of the doctors; the calmness and courage of the nurses firstly in ICU, then in haematology, brilliantly competent in using the equipment, taking the blood draws and keeping my daughter as cool and comfortable as humanly possible.” 

“These people do an extraordinary job.” 

“I am forever grateful to the doctors and nurses at Monash Children’s Hospital who cared for my daughter.” 

We are so proud of our dedicated team members and wish Tim and his family the very best.