Our programs
Lifetime mental health challenges begin in childhood.
Each year, The Royal Children’s Hospital treats thousands of children and young people with established mental health conditions and an even greater number of children at risk of mental health problems alongside their physical health concerns or disabilities.
The Campus Mental Health Strategy is working towards an integrated approach to mental health care, research, and education across the Melbourne Children’s Campus.
Our approach
We're doing this by:
- aligning and coordinating clinical and academic mental health research across campus
- improving staff knowledge, skills, and confidence through education and training
- embedding mental health care across campus that is:
- family-centred
- trauma-informed and focused on prevention
- evidence-based and consistent
Trauma-Informed Preventative Care (TIPC)
We're building staff capacity to recognise and respond to signs of trauma and prevent re-traumatisation at the Melbourne Children's Campus.
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Consistent Quality Care (CQC)
We're ensuring every child, young person, and family receives evidence-based, inclusive, and impactful mental health support every time they visit the Melbourne Children's Campus.
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Family Centred Care (FCC)
Stronger families, healthier children. We're supporting children and young people by looking after the wellbeing of those who care for them.
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Research
We're utilising the findings from our mental health research from across campus to help kids thrive.
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Advocacy
We use evidence to advocate for change that ensures mental health and the experience of children and carers is foundational to the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families and carers.
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