Baby born at 22 weeks defies odds to go home

A man next to a woman sitting in a chair, holding a newborn

After 164 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Monash Children’s Hospital, baby Elliana has flown the nest. ‘Elliana is going home healthy, without oxygen and without a feeding tube, just like any other baby, which is very unusual for b

Unveiling of Christmas tree at Monash Children’s Hospital

Santa with patients at MCH Christmas tree event

The magic of Christmas has arrived at Monash Children’s Hospital with the unveiling of a stunning 6-metre-tall Christmas tree in the foyer. Santa and his elves joined families and staff to watch patient Bonnie turn on the Christmas tree lights