Contact

Phone: (02) 9382 1156

Location: Ward C1 West, level 1

About our service

Each year, we care for over 1,000 critically ill and injured children in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Children in the PICU receive a much higher level of nursing and medical care due to the severity of their illness or injury.

The PICU provides:

  • comprehensive level 6 children's intensive care
  • clinical care for very sick infants and children
  • consultative service.

Handbook for parents and carers

Everything you need to know about having a child in intensive care.

See the PICU handbook

Patient and family support

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Services for Aboriginal families
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Education officers play an important role in the care and welfare of and advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families, helping ensure a responsive and respectful patient journey.
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Interpreter and translation services
We can arrange a free interpreter for you. Interpreters are available for over 50 languages. Tell us which language you speak when your child is admitted, or let your nurse know.
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Cartula Health app
The Cartula Health app helps manage and inform you about your healthcare journey at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. You can organise your appointments and hospital documents all in one place!