Immunisation services, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact
General vaccination clinic (Nurse-led)
- Phone: (02) 9382 1154
- Email: schn-sch-opdimmunisation@health.nsw.gov.au
Specialist immunisation clinic (Clinician led)
- Phone: (02) 9382 1508
- Email: schn-sch-infectiousdiseases@health.nsw.gov.au
Both clinics are located in Outpatients Department, Level 0, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
About our service
We offer general immunisation services, including routine, catch-up and additional immunisations including seasonal flu, RSV, COVID-19 and BCG immunisations.
We provide specialist services for children with complex needs including those who have experienced an adverse event following immunisation.
We have a dedicated service for Aboriginal families at La Perouse Aboriginal Health Centre.
Looking for more information about immunisation?
The National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance provides factsheets, immunisation schedules, and history tables.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using Consultmed to manage referrals. The Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely.
Consultmed questions and technical support: helpdesk@consultmed.co
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
General immunisation clinic (Nurse led)
- Referrals are not required for the General immunisation clinic and bookings are optional
- Phone: (02) 9382 1154
- Email: SCHN-SCH-OPDimmunisation@health.nsw.gov.au
RSV immunisation
- Eligibility criteria exist for RSV immunisations. Please check eligibility at NSW RSV Prevention Program
- If the child meets the criteria, please email our Opportunistic Immunisation Clinic
Tuberculosis (BCG) immunisation
- Please complete the request for BCG vaccination online form: Request for BCG vaccination - Tuberculosis (nsw.gov.au)
- There is limited availability for BCG vaccinations in NSW Health clinics. We recommend submitting a request 4-6 months before travel.
- BCG requests are processed by your local BCG Clinic.
Specialist immunisation clinic (Clinician led)
- To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist
- Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.
- Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
- To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.
- If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.comail
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.co.
Tuberculosis (BCG) immunisation
- BCG requests are processed by your local BCG Clinic. You should receive a response within 10 working days, usually by email or phone. Please check your spam or junk folders.
- If your local BCG Clinic is Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, enquiries can be made via Email: SCHN-Randwick-BCGclinic@health.nsw.gov.au
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.
General immunisation clinic (nurse led) :
- Phone: (02) 9382 1154
- Email: SCHN-SCH-OPDimmunisation@health.nsw.gov.au or SCHN-Randwick-BCGclinic@health.nsw.gov.au
Specialist immunisation clinics (clinician led):
- Phone: (02) 9382 1508
- Email: SCHN-SCH-InfectiousDiseases@health.nsw.gov.au
Clinic and service information
Specialist immunisation clinic (Clinician led)
The clinic provides assessment and management of children and adolescents who have experienced a previous adverse event following immunisation, or who have an underlying medical condition or allergy which may indicate the need for supervision during immunisation.
Please bring your Blue Book to record your child's immunisation status.
The clinic also offers advice and discussion for children and parents concerned about vaccines and adverse events.
Location
- Outpatients Department, Level 0, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Clinic days
- Monday afternoons, on a fortnightly basis.
Urgent cases will be referred through the Emergency Department.
General immunisation clinic (Nurse led)
The clinic provides:
- Routine, catch-up and additional immunisations for existing outpatients of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network who are attending the facility for another appointment, and their siblings
- An influenza immunisation program for outpatient children and their household members - eligibility determined in consultation with NSW Health
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation for eligible children
- Immunisation for vulnerable children from the community who are unable to access immunisation in primary care
- BCG immunisation (alternate Mondays). We do not accept direct referrals or walk-ins for BCG
- Aboriginal Outreach Immunisation Clinic at the La Perouse Aboriginal Health Centre (alternate Tuesdays).
We focus on reaching children with chronic illness or disability, and from priority populations.
Fees
- General immunisation services are free for Medicare card holders, excluding travel vaccines.
- Vulnerable non-Medicare eligible families may be immunised without charge in certain circumstances.
If you are a professional looking after a vulnerable family, please call ahead.
Opening hours
- 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and Christmas closures).
Location
- The General Immunisation Clinic is located at the Children’s Outpatient Department, Level 0 at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
- BCG clinics occur in the Children’s Outpatient Department, Level 0 at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick Monday fortnightly.
- Aboriginal Outreach Immunisation Clinic is located at the La Perouse Aboriginal Community Health Centre.
Please bring your Blue Book to record your child's immunisation status.
La Perouse childhood immunisation and flu clinic
We provide childhood immunisations to Aboriginal children and seasonal influenza immunisations for the whole family.
Drop-in or make an appointment to see the nurses for advice and to receive immunisations at La Perouse.
Hours
- Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 9:30am- 1pm
Location
- La Perouse Aboriginal Community Health Centre, 1 Elaroo Ave, La Perouse, 2036
Contact
- (02) 8347 4800 or call 0487 080 354 to speak to an immunisation nurse
Our clinic is provided in collaboration with the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, and the Public Health Unit.
Immunisation advice service
The NSWISS advisory service provides specialist immunisation advice for clinicians and providers across NSW.
For timely advice, please email your enquiry to SCHN-NSWISS@health.nsw.gov.aumail
- The advisory service is Monday-Friday 9.00 am to 5pm (excluding public holidays)
- For general information please contact your local public health unit 1300 066 055.
