Parent support at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Grace Centre)
Social worker
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit social work team is available for counselling and support to parents, carers and their family.
The social worker can help with a range of support needs including:
- emotional support and guidance in relation to adjustment to your baby’s illness or medical condition
- family and relationship concerns
- decision making and working together with the treating team
- stress and worry
- grief, loss and bereavement
- linking in with perinatal services in the community.
If you would like to speak to a social worker, please ask a member of your treating team or phone (02) 7825 2611 and ask to speak to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Grace Centre) social worker.
See also
Aboriginal Health Workers help families understand complex medical information and ensure their cultural needs are respected.
The Patient Friend can listen to any concerns you have about your baby's care and liaise on your behalf with the hospital staff.