From an expert

  • Accidental vaping exposures in toddlers triple

    Calls to the NSWPIC for accidental vaping exposures in toddlers have more than tripled in the past year, prompting a grave warning from health experts.
    Friday 8 July 2022

  • Fresh warning to avoid wild mushrooms

    The NSW Poisons Information Centre has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of consuming mushrooms found in the wild, following a spike in emergency presentations across the state.
    Tuesday 24 May 2022

  • Keep kids safe from wild mushrooms

    Parents are being urged to check their gardens and backyards for wild mushrooms before letting children play, after recent rainfall has caused a spike in growth of the potentially fatal fungi.

    Monday 7 March 2022

  • Managing anxiety in children following disasters

    Over the last two years everyone has been impacted in some way by COVID-19. Feelings of uncertainty felt during the pandemic may have been compounded by recent world events in Australia and abroad.

    Tuesday 1 March 2022

  • New book about Anorexia Nervosa

    The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) Eating Disorders Service supports families when their child is unwell with Anorexia Nervosa and works with parents to help their child recover from their eating disorder.

    Monday 28 February 2022

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