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Sydney Children's Hospital is one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children.

Social Media Policy
Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick's social media accounts are aligned with the Hospital’s key values and are focused on engaging audiences in conveying health messages and information regarding activities (including entertainment) as well as for fundraising purposes. We welcome and encourage our followers to engage with this page and content we share through open discussion,

questions and feedback but ask that posts by users are relevant and respectful. Content on this page is monitored by Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick's staff, and we reserve the right to remove posts that are:
• Offensive, divisive, aggressive, abusive, defamatory or intolerant
• Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful
• Trolling, or deliberately derailing discussions
• Off-topic or business-related
• Violates the intellectual property right of another individual or entity
• Spamming in nature
• Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations
• Uses obscene or offensive language

For further details, please read Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick's social media policy. Available at www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2015-9000.pdf

25/06/2026

Charlotte is our dedicated PWS Nurse Navigator at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. She works alongside children and families living with Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS) - a rare, complex genetic condition that has profound, lifelong impacts on a child’s health and development (including their muscle tone, feeding, metabolism and appetite) and requires ongoing, specialised care and support.

Charlotte has recently begun distributing new care bags from the Prader‑Willi Research Foundation of Australia (PWRFA) to parents with newborns diagnosed with PWS.

Packed with care by PWRFA volunteers, the bags contain baby essentials, as well as special feeding bottles and feeding tubes. Each one is designed to feel like a warm hug and to remind families that they are not alone.

📸 Our PWS Nurse Navigator Charlotte with mums Sigrid and Georgia, PWRFA CEO Kathlene Jones, and SCHN paediatrician Dr Vishal Saddi.

11/06/2026

Today is International Day of Play.

Play is an important part of helping children and young people feel safe, supported and understood throughout their healthcare journey.

Across our hospitals, Child Life Therapists like Neesha use therapeutic play, education and emotional support to help reduce fear and anxiety, while building confidence and connection.

From virtual reality and sensory tools to distraction techniques and meaningful moments of choice, these interactions can make a big difference for children and families.

A reminder that play isn’t just fun – it’s an important part of care.

09/06/2026

The impact of our community was on full display at this year’s Gold Dinner.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success and for your support of children, young people and families across our Network.

09/06/2026

THE SMILES SAID IT ALL l Thank you to everyone who supported Sydney Sick Kids Day and helped create so many special moments across our Network.

It was wonderful to see the community come together in support of children, young people and their families.

09/06/2026

As we mark World Environment Day, our new hospital buildings at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick represent a key milestone in our journey to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035. The new buildings are fully electrified, with our car park solar PV system at CHW generating close to 700,000MWh of electricity each year.

Our food waste projects have diverted over 50 tonnes of food waste from landfill - a reduction of 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Our decommissioning of nitrous will prevent at least 500 tonnes of carbon emissions and eliminate ongoing leakage of a gas that persists in the atmosphere for nearly a century.

We are committed to tackling the challenges ahead and seizing the opportunities that will secure the future health and wellbeing of all children and young people.

08/06/2026

We bid farewell to six-month-old Sawong Kevin earlier this week as he headed home to Papua New Guinea after spending the first months of life in hospital.

Sawong was born joined by the chest and abdomen to his twin brother Tom. As their condition was rare and very serious, the boys were urgently transferred to Sydney for specialist care. Sadly, despite every effort, Tom did not survive as his condition was very severe.

Over the six months, Sawong has grown stronger, smiling brighter and reaching milestones that once felt out of reach.

Head of Transplant Surgery, Dr Gordon Thomas, who led the separation surgery said, “One of the highlights of our day is visiting him. When we see him smiling and playing, it reminds us why this work matters so much. To know he now has the chance to grow up and live a full and happy life is incredibly special for everyone involved”.

Sawong’s return marks a significant and hopeful next step for him and his family after many months of care, courage, and resilience.

05/06/2026

Can you spot some crazy socks? 🧦

Across the Network, our doctors stepped out in style for Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, bringing colour, creativity, and a well-deserved moment to pause. From sharing a slice of pizza to catching up with colleagues, it was a chance to connect, unwind, and check in on each other’s wellbeing.

Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day is about starting important conversations and breaking down the stigma around mental health for doctors. It also marks the beginning of Wellbeing Week, a calendar full of opportunities to recharge, including shared meals, dessert, a parkrun, trivia night, and plenty of moments to connect with peers.

At Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, we’re committed to supporting our people. Staff and their immediate families have access to free, confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available 24/7.

03/06/2026

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated.

A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness. The yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and over.

The traditional flu vaccine is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal children aged 6 months and over, and children with serious health conditions.

If your child is 2 to 17 years old, they can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW instead, for a limited time. It is gentle, painless, and needle-free.

Clinics run Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm as a drop in service, or book in advance online or by phone:

CHW - 0472 597 740 - Clinic 2, Outpatients Clinic, Level 2
SCH - (02) 9382 1154 - Children’s Outpatient Department, Building C, Level 0

After-hours flu vaccinations are also available (appointments required):
Mondays and Thursdays 4pm –7:30pm
Saturdays 8:30am – 1:30pm

Address

High Street, Randwick
Sydney, NSW
2031

Telephone

+61293821111

Website

http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/

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