Archives: Time Line
Professor Margot Prior AO
After a distinguished career as an orchestral musician, Prior returned to studying and became a Professor of Clinical Psychology. At the RCH, she was the first woman in Australia to be appointed as director of psychology.
Centre for Community Child Health Established
The centre supports health and development of vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Introduction of High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
Aboriginal Liaison Policy Advisory Committee Established
The committee consisted of hospital staff and Indigenous community members.
Music Therapy Program Established
Funded by the University of Melbourne.
Day Centre Opened
‘Going Nuts with Macadamia’ First Aired
The Education Resource Team produced the hospital’s first in-house television show. Now known as ‘Be Positive’, the show provides patients with a morale boost, entertainment, and familiarisation with hospital equipment and procedures.
Debt Crisis
The hospital was forced to dispose of assets and impose financial restrictions. Around 350 staff were cut.