Ms Bernadette McDonald and Prof Kathryn North AC at the 30th Anniversary

March 2024

CEO of The Royal Children’s Hospital Ms Bernadette McDonald and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Director Professor Kathryn North AC delivered this opening address at our 30-year celebration.

Together, Bernadette and Kathryn showcased the Centre's decades of work and focus on early intervention and prevention initiatives that help to address inequity and achieve sustainable improvements for children and families. 

They recognised the Centre's influential role in advocating to government for better services in our communities, reflected on change over the last 30 years and expressed gratitude to the many staff, supporters and partners who have played a part in the Centre's success.