Thursday 16 October 2014
Melbourne paediatrician receives health lifetime
achievement award
Liberal candidate for Melbourne Ed Huntingford has congratulated Royal Children’s Hospital
Professor Dinah Reddihough AO after she received a prestigious health lifetime achievement award
at the 2014 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
Professor Dinah Reddihough is one of three Victorians recognised for their outstanding dedication
and contributions towards the Victorian community’s wellbeing.
Mr Huntingford said Professor Dinah Reddihough AO is a pioneering clinician, researcher and
educator who for the last 30 years has been a key force for change in the field of developmental
medicine.
“Professor Reddihough’s work at The Royal Children’s Hospital and the impact on the lives of children
with a disability cannot be overstated and she has trained a new generation of clinicians,” Mr
Huntingford said.
“Her extensive body of research in developmental medicine has directly impacted on the outcomes
and wellbeing of children with disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy.
“Throughout her career, Professor Reddihough has always displayed a commitment to the best
possible outcomes for her patients and their families, and a belief that the system should adjust to
meet their needs, rather than the reverse.
“The pool of research about childhood disability would be greatly diminished without Professor
Reddihough’s work, particularly in relation to cerebral palsy,” Mr Huntingford said.
Health Minister David Davis said the awards, now in its tenth year, highlights the depth and breadth of
Victoria’s world class healthcare.
“These awards provide an important opportunity to celebrate health services that foster a culture of
innovation and ensure Victorian patients receive the best possible care,” Mr Davis said.