When you are an inpatient, the hospital becomes your home. We welcome you and try to accommodate your needs.
Whether it's long waits or unexpected surprises, we get that the hospital experience can feel unsettling.
We want to make communication easy in the hospital setting so that patients experience the best care possible.
Your say shapes our hospitals' quality of service.
Carer support at The Children's Hospital at Westmead
The parent and carer resource centre is an informal space located just behind the Chemist on Level 2 of the hospital. It’s equipped with lounges, magazines, newspapers, tea and coffee facilities, microwave, computers and free internet access so parents can take a break from their child’s bedside while staying within reach.
Carer support at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The parent and carer resource room is space where parents, carers and visitors can sit and relax, read or watch some television. It is located on level 0, between the Admissions Department and Sunny’s Café. A number of brochures and health related resources are located in this room, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The carer wellness program
The carer wellness program is part of the carer support program and provides yoga, massages and activities for parents, as well as trained support workers for sharing your anxieties and worries.
Bookings can be made at the Parent and Carer Resource Centre.
Regional patients
For regional patients who have long distances to drive, there is a Driver Reviver Room where you can recuperate in the Parents Hostel.
Chaplain and worship rooms
Chaplain and worship rooms are located on entry level of the Hospital opposite the Camperdown Ward. Everyone is welcome here and you can speak with the chaplain for religious counselling if you need support.