Funds raised at the 2026 Monash Children's Hospital Walk will support our paediatric rheumatology team, which cares for children and adolescents with a wide variety of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system (muscles and joints) and conditions of inflammation. 

With your support of the 2026 Walk, we can purchase a dedicated musculoskeletal point-of-care ultrasound machine - an Australian-first initiative for paediatric rheumatology care.  

This new equipment will be central to launching a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment program to revolutionise how we diagnose and manage these complex conditions. 

The program will allow the team to make real-time assessments of tendons, muscles and joints, enabling earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment of conditions. For families, this means faster, clearer answers, reduced uncertainty, less time spent at hospital appointments and a simpler path to treatment.  

Your fundraising efforts will not only help us purchase this cutting-edge technology but also support specialised training for the paediatric rheumatology team - ensuring that we deliver the highest standard of care now and for years to come.