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Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health entity in Australia, with a team of 5,000 staff committed to providing world-class paediatric health care in a family-focussed, healing environment.

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network incorporates:
  • The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
  • Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
  • Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS)
  • Bear Cottage
  • Pregnancy and Newborn Services Network (PSN)
  • Children's Court Clinic

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick provide care for over 120,000 families each year, incorporating 50,000 inpatient admissions, 90,000 emergency presentations and over 1 million outpatient services.

Families have access to the best facilities across the network, with specialty care available for children with conditions such as cancer, heart problems, burns, HIV/AIDS and those needing organ, bone marrow or cord blood transplants.

Research into the causes, treatments and cures of many childhood illnesses is undertaken in conjunction with clinical care, changing the face of healthcare on an international scale. Staff across the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network are committed to advancing research that is directly translated into improved health outcomes for sick children.

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Last reviewed: September 2019

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Vaping and smoking | SCHN Site

Understanding the health risks associated with smoking habits, the laws that surround them and creating informed choices for your children.

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Home safety | SCHN Site

Ensuring your home is a safe place for children.

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Outdoor safety | SCHN Site

Ensuring children are safe when growing and developing in an outdoor environment.

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Burns and fire safety | SCHN Site

Knowing what to do in the event of a fire in the home and understanding how to treat burns and scalds.

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Water safety | SCHN Site

Ensuring children are safe when in and around water.

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Preschoolers (3-5 years) | SCHN Site

Promoting healthy development in preschoolers to optimise growth and learning.

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Protecting your child | SCHN Site

Ensuring the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are understood to help prevent them from harm or abuse.

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Babies (0-12 months) | SCHN Site

Setting strong foundations to create healthy, happy, and safe children.

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Nutrition | SCHN Site

Encouraging nutritious and sustainable food choices for lifelong health and wellbeing.

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Asthma education | SCHN Site

Training and resources to keep you up to date with the latest child asthma information, medications and management.

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