Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Congratulations to Dr Robert Stunden, Head of Paediatric Surgery at Casey Hospital, who was recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his service to medicine in the field of paediatric surgery.

Dr Stunden is a paediatric surgeon based at Monash Health and Peninsula Health, serving patients across south-east Melbourne, Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula.

Congratulations to Mr Shashi Kochhar, President of Friends of the Children Foundation and founder of the Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital, who was recognised in the Queen’s 2019 Birthday Honours List for his service to the community through charitable initiatives.

Mr Kochhar is a passionate advocate for improving children’s health in our community and founded the Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital, which has raised $750,000 over the past six years to help purchase vital medical equipment.

Shashi and the Friends of the Children Foundation continue to raise money for Monash Children’s through fundraising dinners, sausage sizzles and other opportunities in the community to raise awareness and funds to support our patients and families.

Photo of Monash Health employees marching in colourful clothes and a large banner in front of the Victorian Pride Centre
General

Knowing gender identity for better health outcomes

Professor Derek Chew in surgical attire working in a modern operating room with advanced imaging equipment.
Research and Innovation

Professor Derek Chew named Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the Heart Foundation

Five people standing and smiling next to a banner promoting better health care and equity.
Research and Innovation

World-first study links poor childhood sleep to PCOS diagnosis