A young voice for care closer to home.

I recently had an amazing mum reach out to me whose daughter, Isabelle, has ongoing haematology issues and, like so many Canberra families, regularly travels to Sydney for medical care.

Isabelle has taken her own experience and turned it into something incredibly thoughtful. As part of a school competition, she wrote a piece about why Canberra should have a dedicated and comprehensive children’s hospital, one that includes the specialist services our children and families need, including paediatric oncology and haematology.

What struck me most is that Isabelle isn’t just writing about a healthcare issue. She’s writing about something she has experienced herself, and about what she believes children in Canberra and the surrounding region deserve.

I’m so proud to share her words here and give Isabelle a voice in this conversation.

Please take a moment to read Isabelle’s piece below and show this incredible young advocate some support.