Contact
Phone: (02) 9382 1508
Clinical Nurse Consultant: (02) 9382 1654
Social Worker: (02) 9382 1851
Location: Level 3, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
About our service
Our service is the state-wide lead in the management of Paediatric HIV. We provide medical management, psycho-social support, research, consultation and education to children, families and pregnant women living with HIV.
The HIV service provides comprehensive health care to all families in NSW, regardless of where HIV positive children receive their medical treatment.
Our aim is to help affected children and families maintain as normal a life as possible, and provide children with opportunities to reach their maximum potential.
Our team includes specialist Infectious Disease Doctors, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Senior Social Worker, and Dietitian. We also provides patient and family supports including camps for children and families living with HIV.
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
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.
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.
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.
Phone: (02) 9382 1508
Clinical Nurse Consultant: (02) 9382 1654
Clinic information
We hold a regular clinic in the Outpatients department for children and families with HIV.
Appointments can only be made for children who have a referral.
Camps and volunteer information
Teen Camp/Residential Workshop
Next camp: Dates: 26/04/2024 – 29/04/2024
The Paediatric HIV Service at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick sponsors the only Australasian camp for HIV positive children and young people living with HIV.
The residential workshop is facilitated by Positive Life NSW. Positive Life NSW is the NSW-wide organisation by people living with HIV for other people with HIV. They provide support, information, and advice to ensure people live well with HIV in NSW. Teen Camp/Residential Workshop aims to reduce isolation, foster peer support and to provide information, support, and education about living with HIV.
What happens at camp?
Positive Teen Camp/Residential Workshop is a safe and supportive space where young people have the opportunity to relax, socialise and meet others living with HIV. There are daily support groups and a large range of recreational activities focusing on peer support, education, psycho-social support, and group work. Teen Camp provides a place where children and young people can talk openly, share, and develop friendships with peers within a supervised and stigma-free environment.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to any child or young person diagnosed with HIV who is living in Australia or New Zealand aged between 11to 19 years. Children and young people need to be aware of their diagnosis in order to attend camp.
Please note children and young people attend camp on their own without their parents or carers. Staff from the Positive Life will be in attendance, as will several of their trained and experienced volunteers. This includes holders of first aid certificates.
How long is camp?
Teen camp is held over 3 nights and 4 days at a beautiful location near Sydney.
How much does camp cost?
The camp is free of charge to all participants. Transport, accommodation, meals and activities are all included. Funds are kindly donated from MAC Cosmetics and The Freedman Foundation.
Volunteers
Volunteers are integral part of Positive Teen Camp/Residential Workshop, the national camp for children and families living with HIV. Positive Life NSW welcomes a diverse range of applicants to apply as a camp volunteer.
Volunteers are responsible for providing supervision, support and assistance to the children during the camp activities. Volunteers are allocated into small groups and they work collaboratively with other volunteers in order to assist with the running and facilitation of the camp program.
All volunteers are required to undergo mandatory training and screening checks prior to their appointment in the role.
Registrations and more information
To register or for more information, please call (02) 8357 8386, 1800 245 677 (free call outside metro areas) or email contact@positivelife.org.au
