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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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Food allergies in children

Knowing and managing food allergies in your child to help make informed food choices and prevent allergic reactions.

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Family food safety

Safeguarding the health of food with the correct preparation, cooking and storage of products.

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Newborn sleep

Navigating the sleeping patterns of newborn babies to help create balance for their developing needs.

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Healthy sleep for children

Sleep is essential for children’s growth, learning, development, mood and immunity. Discover how you can create healthy sleep habits for your family.

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Fussy eating in children

Helping navigate the challenges of your child's food preferences while still promoting balanced and nutritious intake.

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Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

When children are out in hot, humid conditions for extended periods of time, they are at risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Kids nutrition

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

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Comforting your child during painful procedures information sheet

Parents and caregivers know their children best. You can be a great support to your child, helping them feel comfortable and safe when a medical procedure is painful or causes stress and anxiety.

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Comforting your baby through painful procedures information sheet

Medical procedures and tests can be scary and painful for babies. Learn about support strategies you can use to comfort them and help them recover.

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NSW Newborn Screening Program

The Newborn Screening is a heel prick test that can detect early signs of a number of congenital metabolic disorders. Detecting these conditions early means that the child can commence care and treatment for their condition as soon as possible.

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