Monash Health intern advances paediatric urology research

Dr Eliza Szwarcberg, a medical intern at Monash Children’s Hospital, is making an impact with her research on the use of intravesical Botox injections in children with functional urinary incontinence. Dr Szwarcberg’s research focuses on over 140 children who received Botox injections to better understand the safety and side effect profile of the procedure.
Australian-first treatment at Monash Children’s Hospital

For the first time in Australia, a child has received an infusion of their own umbilical cord blood to treat cerebral palsy (CP). Six-year-old Zara received the treatment at Monash Childre’s Hospital.
Study finds clown doctors bring joy to adolescents in psychiatric care

A study on the impact of a clown doctor program in an adolescent inpatient psychiatric setting has found that adolescents reported heightened levels of fun, mood and emotion following the clown doctor sessions. The research conducted at the Stepping Stones Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Monash Children’s Hospital highlights the potential benefits of incorporating humour and play into psychiatric care.
A special Easter visitor at Monash Children’s Hospital
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Monash Children’s Walk 2025
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Monash Health in the media: joy as now cancer-free 5-year-old rings bell

For 5-year-old Ada, ringing the bell to declare she is now cancer free was a joyful moment hard-won.
In 2023, Ada was diagnosed with high-risk stage 4 neuroblastoma.
Group play helping young children going through cancer treatment

Make some noise for the team at Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre bringing music, fun, and laughter to young patients undergoing treatment.
Reef Rhythms – a weekly session of music, stories, and interactive activities for children aged 3 to 6 years old, their siblings and carers – has been running in the centre since September.