These are generously supported by ten providers, including organisations including Uncle Bobs Club and the Pied Pipers, through the Good Friday Appeal.

These scholarships allow staff to travel and undertake further education, participate in research or complete workplace experience, leading to improved care for RCH patients. 

The scholarships have recently enabled staff from areas including neurology, physiotherapy, cardiology, oncology, rehabilitation, respiratory and sleep medicine to attend international conferences, symposiums and site visits, undertake fellowship programs and complete training at other world leading paediatric centres. 

To date, over 50 clinicians have been awarded this opportunity. Last year, program participants attended 11 conference visits, 13 site visits and undertook one fellowship program.

2026 Program update:

Over the past year, the scholarship has continued to make a significant impact to help further the excellence and skills of staff at the RCH.

• Last year, 16 staff members at the RCH were awarded this scholarship, allowing them to strengthen their knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields. 
• These scholarships provide staff opportunities to travel, pursue further education, participate in research, or gain workplace experience, leading to improved care for RCH patients. 
• Recipients bring new insights back to the RCH, supporting the hospital’s ongoing commitment to world-leading care. 
• Destinations staff are travelling to this year include the United Kingdom, Spain, and other locations, with visits to prestigious institutions such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.  
• Most recently awarded scholarships are allowing staff to deepen their knowledge in areas such as eating disorders, immunisation, bone and muscle cancer, music therapy, bioethics, and more.