Determined not to let his medical challenges hinder the pursuit of his dreams, 19-year-old Tom has soared to new heights, on his way to getting his pilot’s license.

The new ED, designed in collaboration with staff, will have single rooms, the department's first Short-Stay Unit, a modern waiting area, and flexible spaces for private conversations, providing enhanced privacy and comfort for children and their families.

The road to a rare disease diagnosis is often filled with unexpected twists and turns. For Cara, it was a television show that was the surprising catalyst for her son’s genetic diagnosis.

A new viral vector manufacturing facility being built in the Westmead precinct is set to change the treatment landscape for patients with genetic diseases, cancers and viral infections, enabling gene therapies to be trialled and delivered sooner.

Parents and carers of children requiring intensive care at The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network will soon be supported at their child’s bedside in newly designed single patient bedrooms – setting a new standard for family centred care.