Drug and alcohol services (CICADA Centre NSW)

Our services

CICADA provides care and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol.

At CICADA, we offer non-judgmental, trauma-informed support to children, young people, families, and carers navigating substance use challenges. Our dedicated team includes Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, and Aboriginal Care Navigators. 

The CICADA Centre offers three services. Click on the service below for more information. 

Contact information

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead:

 FASD, Family, and Adolescent services

Phone: (02) 7825 2446 or 0427 516 617

Email: SCHN-CICADA@health.nsw.gov.au 

Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick:

Adolescent Service only

Mobile: 0438 927 795 

Email: SCHN-SCH-CICADA@health.nsw.gov.au 

Support for Aboriginal young people and families

We strive to promote and support the delivery of culturally safe and accessible care to Aboriginal bubs, kids and families attending CICADA services. 

As part of our team, we have two Aboriginal Care Navigators, Josh, a proud Wiradjuri man, and Lauren, a proud Bundjalung women. Josh and Lauren can walk alongside your journey with CICADA, helping to: 

  1. Provide support at appointments and be a friendly face to have a yarn with! 
  2. Support you in talking with and providing information to the clinical team 
  3. Advocate for cultural needs in terms of appointments, assessment and recommendations for care 
  4. Engage young people with outreach in community 
  5. Connect families with local Aboriginal services

Patient and family support

A smiling Aboriginal family.
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Education officers play an important role in the care and welfare of and advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families, helping ensure a responsive and respectful patient journey.
A young girl sits on her mother's lap on a hostpital bed.
We can arrange a free interpreter for you. Interpreters are available for over 50 languages. Tell us which language you speak when your child is admitted, or let your nurse know.
A mother sits with her baby at a laptop.
Virtual care, previously known as telehealth, allows patients. their families and carers to access healthcare services without leaving their home or community.