RCH 'Children and War' Grand Round Survey. The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) recently cancelled the Grand Round on Children and War, which was due to be held on Wednesday 17 September. The panel was set to include leading clinicians and advocates, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Associate Professor Tilman Ruff, Médecins Sans Frontières nurse Alison Moebus, refugee leader Najeeba Wazefadost, Associate Professor Georgia Paxton, and Dr Sue Wareham. The decision to cancel the event, citing staff safety, has sparked considerable debate both within the hospital community and more broadly. Concerns have been raised about whether the cancellation was appropriate, whether it limits open discussion on critical child health issues, and whether it should be reconsidered. This survey seeks to understand the perspectives of RCH staff, the healthcare community and others associated with the hospital regarding this decision. Your input will help gauge how the hospital staff and wider community views the cancellation, and whether there is support for reinstating or revisiting the Grand Round. Please note: the survey will close on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10pm, unless there is popular demand to continue collecting data to inform this survey.

Do you work at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne?

Yes, I am currently an RCH Melbourne employee

No, I have never worked at RCH Melbourne.

No, I used to work at RCH Melbourne

I can't say as I am concerned about potential repercussions from RCH Melbourne

Do you think that the 'Children and War' Grand Round should be held and not cancelled?

Yes, the 'Children and War' Grand Round should be held as it provides important insights into the impact of conflict on children and informs healthcare professionals on how to better support this vulnerable group.

No, the 'Children and War' Grand Round should be cancelled because the topic is not directly related to clinical practice.

No, the 'Children and War' Grand Round should be cancelled because it may be too distressing for participants to handle.

I am not sure, but I think RCH Executive should have spent more time considering this decision.

Do you think RCH's decisions to cancel the 'Children and War' Grand round is...

Do you want the RCH to reverse their decision to hold the 'Children and War' Grand Round?

I am uncertain if the RCH should reverse their decision

No, I do not want the RCH to reverse their decision

Yes, I want the RCH to reverse their decision

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s mission is “a world where all kids thrive.” One of its core values is “Promoting the importance of the health and wellbeing of every child and young person.” Do you believe that RCH Melbourne is upholding these principles in its decision to cancel the Children and War Grand Round?

Yes, it is upholding these principles.

No, it is not upholding these principles.

I am not sure.

If you feel comfortable, please leave your title, first name, last name, qualifications and place of work (e.g. Dr John Smith, MBBS FRACP, RCH Melbourne). If you do not feel comfortable providing your name, please leave X, but you can leave your qualifications and place of work (e.g. Ms X, RN, RCH Melbourne). This list will be published once the survey has closed.

If you feel this survey has not captured all of your views, please add your additional comments below. When doing so, kindly indicate whether you would like your comments to be shared with RCH Melbourne and/or made available for public viewing.

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