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Welcome to The Education Hub Online Learning Platform for providing healthcare professionals working in paediatrics with educational resources and programs. This platform is managed by The Education Hub, but the courses on this site have been developed by various teams from the Melbourne Children's Campus.

To manage your learning, click on the My courses tab above. To browse a list of all our courses and podcasts, select Course Library. You will also find a list of our ten newest courses below.

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Maternal Child Health Nurse Education Day September 2026

About: The MCHN Education Day on 10th September 2026 will provide practical education directed to and relevant for Maternal Child Health Nurses.

Includes: A day of interactive education given by experts in their field on the following topics;

Intended audience: National Maternal and Child Health Nurses (including students).

Date: Thursday 10 September, 8.30am to 3.45pm (Enrolments close Tuesday, 8th September at 10am).

Where: Royal Children's Hospital, Vernon Collins Theatre, HELP, Level 1.

Cost: $220 (incl GST). Includes morning tea, lunch, and complimentary parking at RCH.

CPD Points: 7.5 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity.

Mode of delivery: Face to face. This day will not be available online or recorded.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Emma King

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Paediatric Health Education MCHN 2026-27

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the fifth year of Maternal Child Health Nurse Paediatric Health Education Program. It will connect you with clinicians from the RCH and fellow MCHNs. There is up to date and relevant education on paediatric health issues from experts in the field. The program has shown to improve MCH knowledge, confidence, clinical practice and patient outcomes, filled an educational void, empowered both individuals and families and fostered connections between colleagues and RCH experts.

Includes: Join us for monthly interactive live (and recorded) webinars with expert presenters, ongoing engagement in online community of practice forums and access to relevant resources.

Intended audience: Maternal and Child Health Nurses (including MCH students).

Date: Monthly webinars ending 17 June 2027

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Via Zoom

Cost: $165 (incl GST)

Enrolments made after time on date will not receive an email with the Zoom link. The link will be available in the course page at least two days prior to the session. Enrolment include access to a recording of the event. The recording will be available for 90 days

CPD Points: 10 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity OR A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Emma King

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Paediatric Metabolic Medicine Made Practical

New to metabolic medicine? Looking for a practical, accessible introduction?

The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub and the Metabolic Medicine Team are excited to bring you an education day to build confidence in recognising inherited metabolic disorders and understanding key principles in their management. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding, practical tools, and increased confidence to support children where a metabolic diagnosis may be present or emerging.

This program is being recorded and the recording will be available for 90 days.

Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Time: 8.30am to 4.00pm

Where: Ella Latham Auditorium, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville, VIC 3052 & via Zoom

Intended audience: This course is ideal for health professionals who are early in their exposure to metabolic medicine or may encounter metabolic conditions in clinical practice, including paediatricians, trainees, emergency medicine clinicians, nurses and dietitians.  

Course outline:

When to consider a metabolic diagnosis
The newborn screening program
Choosing appropriate investigations
Recognising and managing metabolic emergencies
Understanding how specialist metabolic teams support care
The lived experience of families

Cost: 

Onsite: $220 incl GST

Enrolment closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 20th October. Onsite registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

Virtual: $165 incl GST

Enrolments made after 12 noon on Tuesday 20th October will not receive an email with the Zoom link. The link will be available in the course page at least two days prior to the session.

CPD Points: 6 hours of education activities towards your CPD log.

Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Mode of delivery: Onsite & Virtual

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

Course administrator: Carolyn van Heerden and Danica Van Den Dungen

Course administrator: Danica Van Den Dungen, Carolyn Van Heerden

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Lead with Impact: Navigating Practical Skills for Complex Workplaces

About: A one‑day introductory program for leaders in education, research, healthcare, and management

Professionals working in complex, multidisciplinary environments face unique leadership challenges. This one‑day program introduces contemporary, evidence‑informed approaches to leading teams, navigating uncertainty, and fostering cultures of connection and high performance. Participants will gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in their workplace.

Includes: Program Overview

The day will explore leadership through multiple lenses, with a focus on real‑world application. Key components include:

Panel conversation with experienced leaders — Insights from leaders across education, research, healthcare, and organisational management.

Contemporary leadership frameworks — Practical models for leading in complex, adaptive systems.

Building belonging and connection — Strategies for cultivating psychologically safe and inclusive teams.

Emotional intelligence and self‑awareness — Understanding your leadership impact and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Communication for conflict prevention and resolution — Tools for navigating tension, difficult conversations, and competing priorities.

Intended audience: This program is suitable for emerging and current leaders across sectors — including education, research, healthcare, community services, and corporate environments — and for anyone who works in team‑based or collaborative settings.

Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026 9:00am–3:00pm AEST

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Where: Vernon Collins, HELP, Level 1 The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne

Cost: includes morning tea, lunch and complimentary parking.

Early bird: $595 ( incl GST) bookings before 10th September.

Standard: $750 ( incl GST) bookings close Thursday, 5th November, 10:00am

CPD Points: 6 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity OR A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Danica Van Den Dungen

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Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day Nov 2026

About: The Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day on the 24^th November 2026 will provide practical education directed to and relevant for experienced Perioperative Nurses seeking to improve their Paediatric skills.

Includes: A mixture of lecture and workshop/skill station based interactive education on the following topics;

Anaphylaxis in the Perioperative Environment
Anaesthesia Emergencies
Is it partial or complete? Laryngospasm Case Studies
Simulation

Intended audience: Perioperative Nurses

Date: Tuesday 24th November, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration commences 8:30 am. (enrolments close on Wednesday,18th November at 12pm)

Mode of delivery: In person. This session will not be available online or recorded.

Where: Vernon Collins Theatre, HELP, Level 1, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville, VIC 3052.

Cost: $270 (incl GST). Registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

CPD Points: 7 hours. A certificate will be made available on completion.

Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

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Foundations of Paediatric PACU and Anaesthetics 2026

About:  A day designed for nurses with an interest in PACU and Anaesthetics, particularly those who want to further their knowledge in the paediatric setting. Ideal for those who have just started caring for Paediatrics in a perioperative setting. Hear from passionate perioperative nurses from The Royal Children’s Hospital in this engaging and interactive program.

This course will be delivered onsite at The Royal Children's Hospital on Saturday 21st November 2026. Morning tea, lunch and parking will be provided.

This program is onsite only and will not be recorded

Course outline:

Paediatric Anaesthesia
The Unexpected Difficult Airway
Emergence Delirium
Family Centred Care
Observations Matter

Date: Saturday, 21st November 2026 from 9am to 3.30pm (enrolments close on Tuesday,17th November at 12pm)

Where: Vernon Collins, First Floor, Royal Children's Hospital

Intended audience:  Perioperative Nurses, Anaesthesia and PACU nurses with limited paediatric experience

Cost:  $220 including GST to access all course materials, certificate, onsite parking and catering

CPD Points: 6 hours of education activities towards your CPD log.

Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

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Reddihough Symposium 2026

About:

The Reddihough Symposium honours Dr Dinah Reddihough AO, a pioneering neurodevelopmental clinician, researcher and educator. This symposium embodies our department's key values: best care, compassion, commitment, advocacy and leadership.

The 2026 Reddihough symposium will be held on Wednesday 19th August and will commence with a Grand Round presentation followed by short oral presentations. This year will be a hybrid event though we encourage participants to join us in person to enhance participation and networking.

Intended audience: Pediatricians, General Practitioners, Medical Staff, Nurses, Allied Health, Medical Trainees and Healthcare Students

Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Time: Grand Round 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Short Sessions: 1.40pm – 4.30pm

Cost: Free

Program:

Grand Round: The Saliva Clinic: Four Decades of Care and Innovation

Clinical and Research Updates

Respiratory Management of children with physical disabilities
Complex Clinical Obesity Assessment Service
Inflammation and Disability
Aetiology of neonatal encephalopathy
Scoliosis assessment and care

Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DMMVY

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School Nurse Program 2026

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the inaugural School Nurse Paediatric Health Education Program. It will connect you with clinicians from the RCH and fellow School Nurses. There is up to date and relevant education on paediatric health issues from experts in the field. Similar education programs have shown to improve clinician knowledge, confidence, clinical practice, filled an educational void, empowered both individuals and families and fostered connections between colleagues and RCH experts. This program is tailored to advance nursing knowledge and competency for supporting children's health care within the school setting, and may not be suitable for individuals seeking training specific to first aid.

Includes: Join us for monthly interactive live (and recorded) webinars with expert clinicians, ongoing engagement in online community of practice forums and access to relevant resources. The webinar recordings will be available for 3 months after the program finishes.

Intended audience: School Nurses

Date: This is a 12 month program. The first monthly webinar is on the 19 February 2026.

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Click to login for Zoom link

Cost: $165 (incl GST)

CPD Points: 10 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity, a certificate will be made available on completion of the program.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Emma King

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Graduate Study in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

About:
Australia's only postgraduate course in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, delivered fully online by the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Royal Children's Hospital, in partnership with the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Adolescence is a foundational period for lifelong health, yet it's the one life stage where health outcomes in Australia haven't improved in three decades. This course builds the knowledge and capability of everyone who works with young people - nurses, doctors, teachers, social workers, youth and community workers - to improve adolescent health and wellbeing.

Includes:

Fully online study, with content, recorded lectures, readings and discussions on the University of Melbourne LMS
Live webinars three to four times per semester (recorded for those who can't attend)
A two-day on-campus orientation each February and July
Access to leading adolescent health researchers and practitioners

Intended audience:
Nurses, doctors, social workers, teachers, youth workers and community workers working with, or planning to work with, young people.

Registration:

REGISTER HERE

Date: Semester 2, 2026 intake - registrations close 19 July 2026

Where: Online (with two-day on-campus orientation in Melbourne, late July)

Cost: Varies by course (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Masters) and study load. FEE-HELP and scholarships may be available - see the program page for current fees and support options.

CPD Points: N/A - this is an accredited University of Melbourne postgraduate award course (Graduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters), assessed through formal subject credit points rather than self-reported CPD hours.

Mode of delivery: Fully online, with live webinars and a two-day on-campus orientation

Contact: Dr Ani Wierenga, Academic Course Coordinator - wierenga@unimelb.edu.au

Refund eligibility: N/A - refunds and withdrawals for this course are governed by the University of Melbourne's standard enrolment policies, not a course-specific refund arrangement.

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Unit 1 Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics 2026

The Department of Nutrition and Food Services at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne began a Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics in 1997. This highly regarded course is exclusively for qualified dietitians, with the course content targeted to meet the training needs and learning outcomes for Paediatric Dietitians.

Unit 1 Topics

General Paediatrics:

Growth and nutritional assessment
Breastfeeding and introduction of solids
Infant formula - new developments and manipulations to meet altered requirements
Toddler nutrition and fussy eating
Workshops on growth and energy requirements from infancy through to adolescents

Specific Nutrition Problems:

Common childhood disorders requiring nutritional intervention such as growth faltering and iron deficiency
Management of common infant gastrointestinal disorders: constipation, colic, reflux and gastroenteritis.
Feeding difficulties including practical aspects of feeding children with a disability
Enteral feeding
Dietary management of food allergies

Community Nutrition Topics:

Paediatric public health issues e.g. childhood obesity and feeding the neurodivergent child

Intended audience:  University entry criteria apply. Candidates must hold a graduate or post graduate qualification in Dietetics. Evidence of qualifications must be provided. Once you have completed registration please email evidence of qualifications to: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Date and time: Monday 14th September - Thursday 17th September 2026 (enrolment closes on Wednesday 9th September 5pm)

Cost:  $1100 + GST for the 4 day course

Mode of delivery: Online via Zoom

Course hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm daily. Note some days will have slightly altered hours according to the timetable.

Approximately 24 CPD hours with additional non-contact hours required to complete an assessment task.

Other: We are a paper-free event. Resources for the event will be added to the learn platform 1 week before the event is due to take place.

QUALIFICATIONS: Please note evidence of dietetic qualifications must be provided at time of registration via email to: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

Contact: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Course administrator: Sophie King, Mary McPherson, Bianca Sowerby

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Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Paediatric Professional Education Series (2026)

About: The Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Series includes eight lectures from March to November 2026. Each lecture will provide participants with evidence-based information and practical tools and tips to support their clinical work with children and young people

Includes: Eight webinar topics given by experts in their field on the following topics

18 March, Why Alcohol Matters; Neurodevelopmental impairments in antenatally exposed children
13 May, Engaging Adolescents
Other topics tbc

Intended audience: Developmental-Behavioural Paediatricians, GPs, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, School Educators

Dates: 18 March 8-9am; 13 May 8am-9am; 29 July 8am-9am; 2 Sept 8am-9am; 6 Nov 9am-12:15pm; 13 Nov 9am-12:15pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Cost: $350 (incl GST). Includes access to live attendance, previous lectures, slides, and supplementary materials.

CPD Points: Self-reported, 10 education hours

Mode of delivery: Zoom webinar

Contact: melissa.hirst@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Cathy Archer, Melissa Hirst, Sasi Thennakoon

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Paediatric Health Education MCHN 2025-26

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the third year of Maternal Child Health Nurse Paediatric Health Education Program. It will connect you with clinicians from the RCH and fellow MCHNs. There is up to date and relevant education on paediatric health issues from experts in the field. The program has shown to improve MCH knowledge, confidence, clinical practice and patient outcomes, filled an educational void, empowered both individuals and families and fostered connections between colleagues and RCH experts.

Includes: Join us for monthly interactive live (and recorded) webinars with expert presenters, ongoing engagement in online community of practice forums and access to relevant resources.

Intended audience: Maternal and Child Health Nurses (including MCH students).

Date: Monthly webinars ending 18 June 2026

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Via Zoom

Cost: $165 (incl GST)

CPD Points: 10 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity OR A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Emma King

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Victorian Paediatric Trauma Management

This online learning package has been designed by the Trauma Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital, to support the learning of health professionals throughout Victoria who are involved in the reception and immediate care of injured children.

It is expected that those who are attending face-to-face Outreach programs facilitated by the RCH Trauma Service will complete this learning package in full prior to attending.

Intended audience:  Nurses, Doctors and Paramedics working in Victoria involved in the care of children with major injuries.

The content of this resource is based on the systems that operate in Victoria, Australia. Learners outside Victoria are welcome to undertake the learning, however, please be aware of the differences to practice and policies relevant to other jurisdictions.

Cost:  Free

CPD Points: N/A

Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Mode of delivery: Online

Contact: trauma.service@rch.org.au

Course administrators: Natalie Constantin, Ari Woodward, and Helen Jowett

Course administrator: Natalie Constantin, Helen Jowett, Arianwen Woodward

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Paediatric Simulation Deteriorating Child September 2026

About this Program:

Participants will focus on the recognition and management of the deteriorating child who has been admitted to the ward and deteriorates over a period of time. This program will also include training on human factors and communication to improve teamwork and clinical decision-making when managing a deteriorating child.

Includes:

Pre reading

Human factors and team communication training

Skills stations

Inter-professional simulations

Debriefing and discussion to explore the clinical problems and the team performance

Intended audience:  Nursing staff, Junior medical staff (JRMOs, Registrars)

Date:  Tuesday 1st September, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Mode of delivery: Onsite. This session will not be available online or recorded.   

Where:  Level 1, Health Education Learning Precinct (HELP), RCH Simulation Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville, VIC 3052

Cost:

Medical $495 (incl. GST)
Nursing $370 (incl. GST)

RCH Staff book via Learning Hero
Enrolment closes 5:00 PM Sunday 30th August, 2026.

Contact: simulation@rch.org.au

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.

Course administrator: Janine Evans

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