Visiting PICU
As a parent, you are encouraged to be with your child as often as you wish.
Supervised visits by brothers and sisters a welcome, however, if your child is critically ill it might be better for siblings to wait until improvement has been made.
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit but a parent must be present as no-one can see to your child without your permission and presence. A maximum of two visitors are able to be with you and your child at any time.
Visiting times
- PICU rest time is from noon-3pm.
- Visiting hours for relatives and friends is 10-noon and 3-8pm.
- Visiting hours are limited for children in PICU as they require time to rest and recover.
Access to PICU at The Children's Hospital at Westmead
The PICU doors are locked 24-hours a day.
Please use the intercom on the wall outside the department to speak with a staff member.
They can see you on camera and will unlock the doors to let you in.
Please don’t let others follow you into the ward.
To exit PICU you must press the green button on the left-hand side of the wall near the exit door to unlock the doors.
Access to PICU at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The PICU doors are locked 24-hours a day.
Please use the intercom on the wall outside the department to speak with a staff member.