The Education Hub - Conversation with the experts
by The Education Hub - The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
This podcast is for any health professional wanting to learn more about how to provide best-practice clinical care for children and their families. In each episode, experts from The Melbourne Children’s Campus (a collaboration between The Royal Children’s Hospital, University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute) provide advice and insights, tips and tricks, and discuss latest research findings on a range of topics. As well as clinical and research-focused episodes, you will also find episodes that can help you and your team perform at your best in times of high stress. To help with navigation and to distinguish between episode types, we have used the following key in the episode titles: CWTE = Conversations with the expert (clinical topics)PP = Paediatric Papers (research)LEAP = Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform - mindfulness for healthcare workers, by healthcare workers.To find out more about The Education Hub, please visit: education-hub.rch.org.au
Episodes
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Sip Til Send and Beyond: A Conversation on Paediatric Fasting
What does best-practice fasting before anaesthesia look like, and how can we make it easier for children and families? In this episode, Dr Frank Hsiao and Dr Meagan Cooney explore the latest thinking in paediatric fasting, including the practical application of “Sip Til Send.” Through engaging...
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Garden to Ward: Food, Therapy and Sustainability in Action
What happens when a chef, a garden therapist and a sustainability leader work together? At the Royal Children’s Hospital, a kitchen garden is doing more than growing food. It’s supporting patient well-being, changing how hospital food is experienced, and closing the loop on sustainability. We're...
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Guiding neurodiverse children through the perioperative journey
Having surgery an be a daunting time for anybody, let alone a child with neurodiversity being placed into an unfamiliar environment and taken out of their routine. Join Grace Curran associate Nurse Unit manager of Elective surgery & Clinical Nurse Specialist in pre admissions resource clinic and...
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Lived experience leadership in mental health
In this episode Camille Foley speaks to two lived experience advisors Deanna Carr and Carmen Ludeman about lived experience in mental health, its origins, the importance of embedding the expertise of consumers, families, and carers into system design, policy, and practice, and how this can...
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Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) in Adolescents
In this episode, Camille Foley (Senior mental health clinician and education fellow) speaks with Adam Blake (Psychiatric Nurse Consultant) and Kate Coward (family peer-support worker) about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents, exploring its prevalence, risk factors, relational and…
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Family violence
In this episode we are chatting with Dani Gold, who is a senior social worker in the Family Violence team at the RCH. Dani’s current work focuses on supporting healthcare workers to understand and respond to children and families experiencing Family Violence. Today we are delving into Family...
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Learning from Wadja Aboriginal Family Place - Part 2
This is the final part for our Wadja mini-series. We'll be asking our guests questions like; Why is it important to have an understanding of families and kinship systems when working with First Nations children and their families? What are the common issues that Aboriginal Children present to RCH...
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Skin of colour
Hosted by Emma King with special guest A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues Skin of colour deserves centre stage in dermatology conversations. In this podcast, Emma King sits down with internationally recognised dermatologist A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues to explore the unique challenges, misconceptions, and...
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Anxiety in children and young people
In this episode, host Camille Foley explores an important topic: anxiety in children and young people, viewed from two distinct perspectives. In the first section, Steph an adult, shares her lived and ongoing experience with anxiety. She is someone who has always experienced anxiety but received…
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Organ Donation
Losing a child is a really difficult time for any family. Families are given the option of organ donation to make an everlasting legacy for their child. To coincide with donate life week, this podcast features Mellissa Short CNC Organ Donation and Karen Sullivan Operating Theatres who talk about...
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Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) in young people
In this episode of Conversation with the Experts, host Camille Foley speaks with consultant psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Court and paediatrician Dr. Alex Cussen about Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) in young people, real physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that don’t have a clear medical…
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Narrative Medicine Pt.3 - What stories do your scars tell? BONUS
In this final episode of our three-part narrative medicine mini-series, join us for a conversation on Jackson’s Opening. A poem by Andy Jackson. We unpack the layers of meaning within our wounds, challenging us to rethink scars and the narratives that emerge from them. Link to the poem Opening by...
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How to help children take medicine
In this episode from the Royal Children’s Hospital, we dive into the practical challenges of giving medicines to kids. Join host Amanda Stock, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, as she chats with Clinical Pharmacist Natalija Bogunovic, and Child Life Therapist Anne-Maree Leahy. Together, they…
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Narrative Medicine Pt.2 - What sacrifices shape our lives? BONUS
In this second - bonus narrative medicine episode - we discuss Zdravka Evtimova’s haunting short story, Blood of a Mole. Join us as we reflect on themes of empathy, detachment and burnout. Like in the previous podcast, we'd like you to get involved in the writing component during our chat. This...
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Trauma-informed preventative care (TIPC) - extended
Today’s episode provides a deep dive into trauma and trauma-informed preventative care (TIPC), and how it guides the way we approach care for children, young people, and families, and for ourselves as healthcare providers. Listen as Rachel Tolan, a senior mental health clinician and credentialed...
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Narrative Medicine Pt.1 – What stories shape your life? BONUS
This is a BONUS mini-series from our sister show 'Teach, Think, Treat' (TTT). These episodes are first published on that channel before coming here to CWTE. We wanted to share this fascinating series with you, on the concept of narrative medicine. Join us for a thought-provoking three-part...
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Kidney health in ex-prem infants
Monitoring and managing the health of kidneys in the neonatal population is important for their longevity. In this podcast, we talk with paediatric nephrologist, Dr Tom Forbes, as he discusses the whys and hows of monitoring the health of kidneys in premature infants. Tom also talks about the...
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Procedural sedation in the Emergency Department
Did you know that about 10% of the population avoid seeking medical care due to fear associated with medical procedures? Early healthcare experiences shape future responses and poorly managed procedural distress can have long-term negative effects. When a procedure is anticipated to be…
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Iron deficiency in children
Whilst iron is important for red blood cell production in the body, about a third of the population are deficient in iron. Treatment in adults is a relatively simple process but is more complex in children. Join us as we talk with paediatric haematology trainee, Dr Cara Lacey as she discusses the...
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An Education Odyssey - Ed Hub 2024 Year in Review - BONUS
In this BONUS episode from our sister show Teach Think Treat, we delve into what the Education Hub at the RCH has done during this year. From running multiple escape rooms to producing regular podcasts and creating new face-to-face conversational education sessions, we’ve done a lot! We ponder…
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Farm safety for children
Whilst there are thousands of them dotted across the country, farms are a very unique place of work. And the reason for this is that farms are the livelihood of the farmers themselves and almost always, the farmers live on the farm. This means, if the farmers have children, the children are also…
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The vomiting child
In paediatrics, we are used to vomit. Lots of vomit. Sometimes it feels as if just looking at the child in the wrong (or right) way makes them vomit. In this podcast with Dr Jeremy Friend we discuss a sensible approach to the vomiting child and ask the question, why did they vomit?
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Trauma-informed preventative care (TIPC) - short introduction
As we shift our focus from, "what’s wrong with you?” to “what’s happened to you?”, we can be better informed about a child or young person's situation and approach their care accordingly. This is known as trauma-informed preventative care (TIPC). In this episode, paediatric anaesthetist and…
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Blood pressure in children
About 15% of children globally have high blood pressure and many may not know it until it causes problems in adult life. Early detection is therefore critical to prevent cardio-vascular disease. PhD candidate, Jonathan Glenning from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s Heart Research Group...
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Constipation in children
How do you approach the common clinical presentation of constipation? In this case-based episode, we are joined by paediatric gastroenterologist, Dr Mark Oliver. Mark is given 4 typical age-related presentations, where he discusses how best to manage these. RCH Encoporesis Fitness Training Diary:...
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Learning from Wadja Aboriginal Family Place - Part 1
Learning from Wadja is a new sub-series for health professionals who work with aboriginal patients and their families. Wadja is at The Royal Children's Hospital, Australia on Wurundjeri land. In this first podcast, we ask Selena and Mick from Wadja Aboriginal Family Place how they run culturally...
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Child health informatics
This episode with Professor Jim Buttery dives into the complexities of healthcare data sharing, the barriers created by privacy laws and disparate systems, and the potential solutions to these challenges. Key highlights include discussions on the issues with interoperability within Australian...
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Vaccine administration insights
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of vaccine administration in community settings with Rachael McGuire, Education Nurse Coordinator at The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre. This episode covers a range of topics, including optimal locations for childhood vaccinations, tips for...
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Vaccine hesitancy
Whilst many people can appreciate the importance of vaccinations, there exists a small percentage of the population who are hesitant to receive them. In this episode, we chat with Dr Jessica Kaufman about the rate the vaccination amongst children in Australia, the factors that contribute to…
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Involving LGBTIQA+ Communities in Research and Improvement
In this episode we speak with Ken Knight, Chair of the Melbourne Children's LGBTIQA+ Collective, about what it takes to be LGBTIQA+ inclusive in care, and in health and medical research. Anyone interested in joining the Campus LGBTQIA+ Collective can email [email protected] MJA article - The...
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Managing escalated behaviour in a paediatric setting
Whilst the changing behaviours of patients in hospital can be caused by any number of reasons, one of these of course is due to dissatisfaction. This also occurs in some children when they are in hospital and can often be well misunderstood as to why it occurs and how it is managed. There are…
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ECG in the Paediatric Emergency Department
Explore the world of ECG’s from the perspective of a paediatric emergency specialist, John Cheek. We discuss some key differences related to paediatric ECG’s in the ED such as indications, history taking tips and common paediatric pathologies.
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Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community – Part 1
In this episode we speak with Hannah Nicholls, a Radiographer at St. Vincents, about her experience coming out at work. She has driven change in how her organisation supports members of the LGBTQIA+ community and has made progress in creating more welcoming spaces.
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Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)
How much do you know about Neurofibromatosis? In this episode, RCH Neurologist, Dr Gabriel Dabscheck takes us through this genetic condition as we explore its features, diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. Resources: https://www.ctf.org.au/ https://www.ctf.org/ https://nervetumours.org.uk/...
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Procedural holding of children
Procedures can be invasive and uncomfortable. For children, this can, at times, be challenging and scary. In this episode, we chat with Stacey Richards from the RCH Procedural Holding Committee and Emma McDonald from the RCH Comfort Kids team. Stacey and Emma discuss procedural holding for…
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Non-specific abdominal pain in children
Abdominal pain can have a wide range of differential diagnoses and determining the right one can be very complex and stressful, particularly if the pain has a time critical cause. We are joined by Dr Amanda Stock from RCH Emergency who discusses the possible causes and sequelae of abdominal pain...
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Difficult airway management in children
In this episode we talk about managing children's airways under difficult circumstances. Dr Stefan Sabato and A/Prof Elliot Long from the RCH will explore multiple aspects of airway management, where difficulty may be encountered. The discussion includes anatomical difficulty, physiological...
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Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 2 - Discharge education
Joining me today are Bec Marshall and Claire De Simone, whom are the Clinical nurse consultants for the ENT department. This is the second part of a 2-part series on Tonsil-adenoidectomy. In the outreach service we often deliver education about managing patients who have undergone...
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Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 1 - Oxygen Desaturation
Joining us today are Bec Marshall and Claire De Simone who are the Clinical Nurse Consultants for the ENT department. Bec and Claire discuss the current management of oxygen desaturations following tonsil-adenoidectomy. In the following podcast (PART 2), we will talk about the discharge education...
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Rapid Sequence Induction
Today we are joined by Dr. Rebecca McIntyre, staff anaesthetist at the RCH. Rebecca takes us through the management of Rapid Sequence Inductions for the paediatric patients undergoing anaesthesia.
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Paediatric fasting (Refer to fasting update 2026 - link in description)
This information has been updated. Please listen to the 2026 update. https://educationhubcwte.podbean.com/e/fasting-update-2026/
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Bruising - Identifying bruising and next steps
In this podcast, Dr Karen Dunn discusses bruising, petechia and purpura - the basics, general approach and what not to miss.
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Cerebral palsy and Neurodisability
In this podcast, Dr Giuliana Antolovich hits the tip of the Cerebral Palsy iceberg – what it is, its prevalence, diagnosis, aetiology, risk factors and so much more. It’s a wonderful discussion with such a passionate individual.
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Food allergies in children - IgE and Non-IgE mediated
Paulina Alhucema talks to us about food allergy in children and what IgE and Non-IgE means. Here are some resources around this: National Allergy Centre of Excellence - https://www.nace.org.au ASCIA - https://www.allergy.org.au/ Allergy and anaphylaxis Australia - https://allergyfacts.org.au/...
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Psychological Trauma
In this episode we are joined by Connie Montagner, a social worker, who will be discussing psychological trauma. She outlines the different types of trauma, explains psychological trauma and the possible responses to this trauma. Connie will also share some advice for health professionals to…
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Benefits of premedications
Today we speak with Dr Peter Squire. Peter is an anaesthetist who will share insights into premedication, how and when to use it and the benefits it can offer when a child is uncooperative.
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Allergy pre-referral guidelines
In this first podcast of 2023, we speak to 2 amazing clinical nurse consultants. Debra Poole and Lilly Healy have over 30 years of combined experience in allergy consultation. We talk about what services they provide and how we disseminate pre-referral guidelines.
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Quality Matters: Something goes wrong. What happens next? Part 2 of 2 (Dr Ruth Armstrong)
This podcast is the second in a two-part series about what happens when something goes wrong in the delivery of healthcare. Dr Ruth Armstrong is a neonatologist at the RCH. Together we’ll attempt to unravel the impact on staff and families when things don’t go to plan. She will also share her...
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CWTE: Management of Laryngospasm
Mike Clifford, a paediatric intensivist and anaesthesiologist joins us to discuss the incidence and management of Laryngospasm in the perioperative environment.
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Quality Matters: When something goes wrong, what happens next? Part 1 of 2 (Di Tucker)
Today we’re talking with Di Tucker, the Director of Quality and Improvement at the Royal Children’s Hospital. We will talk about how an adverse event at RCH is investigated and why it is so important to learn from them to reduce harm to other patients.
About this show
This podcast is for any health professional wanting to learn more about how to provide best-practice clinical care for children and their families. In each episode, experts from The Melbourne Children’s Campus (a collaboration between The Royal Children’s Hospital, University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute) provide advice and insights, tips and tricks, and discuss latest research findings on a range of topics. As well as clinical and research-focused episodes, you will also find episodes that can help you and your team perform at your best in times of high stress. To help with navigation and to distinguish between episode types, we have used the following key in the episode titles: CWTE = Conversations with the expert (clinical topics)PP = Paediatric Papers (research)LEAP = Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform - mindfulness for healthcare workers, by healthcare workers.To find out more about The Education Hub, please visit: education-hub.rch.org.au
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The Education Hub - The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne