Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick in Sydney, Australia | Community organisation

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9382 1111

Address: High St, Randwick 2031 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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

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08.05.2022 National Volunteer Week | Where would we be without our volunteers? They are part of the glue that holds our Hospital together and today, during National Volunteer Week, we say thank you. Across our Hospital, there are more than 90 volunteers who generously dedicate their time, love and care to our patients and families. Whether this is by spending time with a sick child, providing art and craft, games to a waiting family or assisting our wards with daily tasks, it all makes an enormous difference and truly represents how we are better together. These are just some of the incredible faces who make the Hospital a better place. Please join us today as we celebrate each and every one of our volunteers and if you have a special memory, share it below

25.04.2022 #Champions4Children | When I became the Director of the Behavioural Sciences Unit at the Kids Cancer Centre in 2008, it was just me. Now we have 35 staff. It’s growing and growing which has made me very busy, but also very happy because what we do really makes a difference. Thinking about the treatment a child receives and how that affects their quality of life is critical. As a medical psychologist, most of my research at the Network and beyond has been looking at improv...ing the health and wellbeing of families living with a serious illness. In addition to this research, my role at the Behavioural Sciences Unit also involves mentoring and doing a lot more advocacy for change. Whenever you ask a family if they think the work we do is important, they always say yes. About a third of kids with serious illness have a mental health problem as well, so if you don’t treat that then two thirds of those children will go onto having long-term mental health issues. There's a lot of people who can really benefit if we prioritise their mental health at the same time as their medical treatment. I think that’s why I like it, it’s an interesting field where you can make a real difference. No one chooses for their child to be unwell, but they find themselves there and there’s diverse ways to get through that. It’s about teasing out individual differences between people and how they cope, but also then what those commonalities are and how that can help other people. - Prof Claire Wakefield, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Unit at the Kids Cancer Centre and Professor at UNSW. To read more about Professor Wakefield’s research, visit: http://kidsresearch.org.au//investigator-grant-success-whe

13.04.2022 7NEWS YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS| Congratulations Seaneen Wallace who was a finalist in the 2022 Transgrid Indigenous Achievement Award. The Transgrid Indigenous Achievement Award honours passionate and dedicated young Indigenous people who are using their own stories and life experiences to be strong role models. Over the past three years Seaneen Wallace has been working as an Aboriginal Public Health Trainee within Child Community Health across The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Ne...twork. Seaneen’s nomination recognised her contribution to a number of key initiatives, including the development and implementation of an Aboriginal Health Impact Statement. This statement ensures that new or existing policies consider the context and implications for Aboriginal people and help identify and improve barriers. Read more about Seaneen on our website: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au//a/2022/03/meet-seaneen

06.04.2022 Like most babies, eight-month-old Eliana loves bath time. But when faced with three months of being in a hip spica cast, her family feared washing her would be a challenge. That was before they found out about the waterproof hip spica cast. The waterproof hip spica cast is an innovation from the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at our Hospital. Unlike traditional casts made from cotton liners, it’s designed specially to allow infants like Eliana to be washed and reduce the nee...d for a full cast change. Read more about the innovation here: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au//bath-time-is-back-with

21.03.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY | Every day, our nurses go above and beyond to support our patients and families and today was our opportunity to do the same for them. In celebration of just how amazing they are, our nurses were treated to a special BBQ lunch, goodie bags and freshly baked banana bread. Across our Hospital, non-nursing staff also honoured our nursing team by wearing a vintage nurses hats, hand cut by the dedicated JMOs. ... International Nurses Day is an opportunity to say thank you to our nurses for keeping our patients safe and providing compassionate and patient-centred care. Thank you to our Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, Rapid Relief Team AU Burt's Bees, Coty Inc., Mars, Incorporated, Lindt, The Natural Chip Co. and Mama Ka'z for donating all the gifts and goodies for today, thank you to Mastercard and Carat Australia for helping pack the gift bags, and of course, thank you to our nurses for everything you do

24.01.2022 Dreaming of Black Friday bargains? How about adding our limited edition Christmas gifts to the list. Designed by patients and modelled by C2 South's finest, buy a gift that makes a difference this weekend. All proceeds will go towards our Light Up Xmas Appeal, helping to fund world-class care, state-of-the-art equipment and vital research for sick kids across NSW. Visit our online shop: www.schf.org.au/event/xmas-2020/shop... Or buy from Sunny's Cafe and the Gift Shop in Randwick, or the foyer at Westmead.

24.01.2022 A huge thank you to long-term supporter Rapid Relief Team AU for generously donating food hampers and hygiene packs for families in need this festive season

23.01.2022 Little Rio may no longer be with us but the immense love for him lives on. His parents, Ryan and Karen, have made it their mission to honour his memory through Rio's Legacy, sharing their beautiful boy’s story on our Light Up Xmas Appeal special. Rio spent 17 loving months with his family before passing away from a rare blood disorder. Together, they made every second count. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, they were gifted precious time at Bear Cottage to say go...odbye to their little boy who will always be their inspiration. Almost three years later, Ryan and Karen have raised more than $437,000 for families going through the toughest times imaginable. Please help continue their legacy of kindness and generosity with donation to our Light Up Xmas Appeal today: www.lightupxmas.org.au #LightUpXmas

23.01.2022 Introducing Tayla and Landon, aka the Red Power Ranger and Supergirl! They have both needed the extraordinary care of Sydney's kids hospitals since they were born. But today, these superheroes are the stars of our Light Up Xmas Appeal. Tune in to Channel Nine at 2pm and see them brighten up your TV. You don’t have to wait for the show to donate! ... Donate now and your donation will be doubled. $50 magically becomes $100 thanks to our generous supporters: https://bit.ly/37wpajO Let's make Christmas extra special for sick kids. #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids

22.01.2022 The generous folk at The Styling Project, Stylists are big believers in giving back. The team recently held a warehouse sale raising an incredible $10,000 in support of Bear Cottage! The only children’s hospice in NSW, the special care Bear Cottage provides is a cause close to their hearts. We’re so grateful for The Styling Project’s support and the big difference they will make for children and families at Bear Cottage. Thank you

22.01.2022 It’s happening! 2020 is finally coming to an end. But before it does, we want to say a HUGE thank you for your incredible support. Throughout this tough year, you have continued to show sick kids they can still count on your kindness. Thank you for every dollar donated, every hour volunteered and every story shared. Together, you have helped to fund life-saving equipment, vital research and the extraordinary care sick kids deserve.... Wishing you the happiest and healthiest New Year possible

16.01.2022 Just one more sleep! Tune into the TODAY show from 8.30am tomorrow morning for a very special announcement from our CEO, Nicola Stokes. She will be joined by Bryson and his brothers live from Parramatta Westfield to switch on the Christmas Tree. See you there!

14.01.2022 The lovely Delta Goodrem is sending lots of love and light to kids and families spending Christmas in hospital. And she’s right, your donation only takes a moment to make but it could change a family’s life forever: www.lightupxmas.org.au All donations will be doubled today! Your $50 will become $100 thanks to our generous matchers.

13.01.2022 Looking for something to brighten your day? Get cosy, grab the snacks and click the link below to watch our Light Up Xmas Appeal, on 9Now until Dec 31

13.01.2022 Exciting news just in! Six weeks ago, our ambitious $3 million Light Up Xmas Appeal target was set. Thanks to our hard-working elves from the community, corporate partnerships and families across the state, we’ve already raised $782,395! The show is about to start, and we’re so close to brightening the lives of sick kids this Christmas, but we still need your help to reach our goal. Your donations will be DOUBLED today only thanks to our generous matchers. This means you can ...make double the difference for sick kids: https://bit.ly/37wpajO And remember, tune in to the Appeal, 2pm on Channel Nine! #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids

11.01.2022 The Sunny's Cafe courtyard is having a magical makeover! Thanks to an army of local tradies and suppliers, the cafe courtyard is set to become an outdoor space for hospital families and staff to relax, soak up some sun (or shade) and breathe in the fresh air! Watch this space - we can't wait to share an even brighter Sunny's Cafe with you

10.01.2022 A big thank you to Sydney Airport for lighting up the runway so Santa knows where to land in Sydney this Christmas

08.01.2022 With the help of sisters Molly and Maddi, Assembly Label have launched limited-edition tees in support of Curing Homesickness. Molly was diagnosed with bone cancer when she was 12 years old and knows how it feels to spend a lot of time in hospital missing her sister, pets and her bed. Find the tees instore and online until stock runs out. 100% of the sales in NSW will help sick kids at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick and The Children's Hospital at Westmead get home soon...er. To shop, visit https://assemblylabel.com/collections/curing-homesickness #CuringHomesickness #AssemblyLabel

08.01.2022 Have you met Beau? This good boy is the much-loved therapy dog at Bear Cottage. He's looked after by lucky Laura, our Bear Cottage fundraising manager. Beau visits Bear Cottage during the weekdays to spend time with children and families. He loves visiting everyone, especially when he manages to steal a pie out of the bin or fresh cake from someone's desk! When he’s not working hard, he loves to go to the beach or park and play with all his friends. He absolutely LOVES to g...o swimming. Beau is a very special boy. He loves giving cuddles and putting smiles on the faces of all the children and families he meets. Laura, Beau’s hooman mum

08.01.2022 Make this Xmas extra special for sick kids. By supporting the Light Up Xmas Appeal, you’ll help sick kids receive the very best care across Sydney's world-leading children's hospitals and services from healing broken arms and treating cancer, to supporting families through their child’s last Christmas. www.lightupxmas.org.au

07.01.2022 It’s been a tough year for all of us, but with Christmas just around the corner, our Light Up Xmas Appeal is the perfect time to come together to help sick kids across NSW. From healing broken bones and treating cancer, to supporting families through their child’s last Christmas. Make this time extra special with our Light Up Xmas Appeal. Your support will help to fund world-class care and ground-breaking research at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, The Children's Hosp...ital at Westmead, Bear Cottage, Newborn & paediatric Emergency Transport Service - NETS NSW and Kids Research. A big festive thank you our Xmas helpers for joining us to launch the Appeal. Set to be our biggest Xmas ever, we’re leading up to a special show on Channel 9, Saturday 19 December! There are lots of ways you can show your support. Find out how you can get involved: https://www.schf.org.au/event/xmas-2020 Together we can do amazing things for sick kids. #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids

07.01.2022 This year, we’re not too sure if Santa will be visiting our beautiful Eliana at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick or at home. It all depends on the results of her bone marrow sample. Our bubbly and sweet six-and-a-half year-old has wandered down the festive halls of the hospital since she first learnt how to walk. She was born with a rare genetic condition that means her body's cells can't repair themselves causing sensitivity to any type of radiation and an increased ris...k of tumours and cancerous growths. Eliana’s condition is so rare that there are only two known cases in Australia and about 30 around the world. One day she will need a bone marrow transplant. But for now, we’re taking every day as it comes. Wherever we are on Christmas Day, we know Eliana will be surrounded by love and the best possible care. Maria-Rosa, Eliana’s proud mum Find out how you can help sick kids like Eliana with our Light Up Xmas Appeal: www.lightupxmas.org.au #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids

05.01.2022 Last Christmas kicked off with a visit to hospital on Christmas Eve to receive chemotherapy. Our biggest Christmas wish for this year is for Jett to remain healthy... January 11, 2018 will be forever etched in our memories, as that is the day we found out that our four-year-old boy Jett had a brain tumour. Almost two years later and Jett has spent 108 nights in Hospital, had five major brain surgeries and undergone 55 weeks of tough chemotherapy.... Jett’s tumour is located in a central part of his brain - meaning that only 80% could be removed. As a result of the tumour, Jett developed weakness down his left side and complete third nerve palsy in his right eye. Jett will always live with his brain tumour and he will continue to need regular physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, speech and occupational therapy to help him overcome the deficits caused by it. He is so brave and he’s our little fighter. Despite all his challenges he has never lost his smile. Crystal, Jett’s proud mum Wherever you're spending Christmas this year, we wish you a happy and safe one

05.01.2022 Late last year, our whole family received the best Christmas present ever a liver transplant for our little girl, Matilda. For six long years, Tilly experienced the painful symptoms of chronic liver disease. Before her transplant, she always felt extremely tired, itchy and had terrible jaundice in her eyes and skins. Now, she’s happy, strong and dreams of being a fashion designer. ... The staff at The Children's Hospital at Westmead made a difficult time for our family a whole lot easier. They have given our daughter back her life, and her sibling’s a healthy and happy sister. Tilly’s illness has been a long journey for our entire family. That’s why, this Christmas, we’ll happily spend the festive season at home together and not in hospital. Kimberley, Matilda’s mum. Merry Christmas Matilda, we hope you enjoy opening all your pressies at home this year

03.01.2022 On the 6th day of Giftmas WSFM with Jonesy and Amanda sent to me a family entertainment package! Now’s your chance to help make this festive season extra special for sick kids and your family. Purchase your $10 ticket before 5 pm at lightupxmas.org.au to go in the draw to win: A JB’s Outdoor Cinemas voucher A delicious meats and cheeses platter from Goodness Gracious Sydney A $100 Bay Vista Dessert Bar & Cafe AND a Family Pass to a Sydney Sixers match at the SCG game w...ith a signed t-shirt. The lucky winner and next daily prize will be revealed at 7pm tonight on lightupxmas.org.au. Good luck!

01.01.2022 Meet NETS Emergency Vehicle Operator, Nathan. When he and his twin brother were born 10 weeks prematurely, Nathan was rushed from Wollongong to Sydney for emergency treatment via the same service he now proudly works for. Without the care of the NETS team, Nathan may not be here 29 years later. Earlier this month, Nathan and his mum were reunited with the doctor who helped save his life all those years ago - Dr Matthew O’Meara, NSW’s Chief Pediatrician. ... Watch their inspiring story on our Light Up Xmas Appeal. Your donation could help kids needing emergency care this Christmas. Please donate today: www.lightupxmas.org.au #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids

01.01.2022 Meet Bryson and Ryder. Their beautiful smiles are extra special and a symbol of hope for others. With over 16 brain surgeries between them, both of their lives have been saved by Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick and The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Bryson was diagnosed with a brain tumour at almost three years old, needing lifesaving surgery and chemotherapy. Then his baby brother Ryder developed a life-threatening infection and needed emergency brain surgery to remo...ve an abscess that had burst. Now two years old, brave Ryder has had 16 brain surgeries, the most recent just three days ago. I owe everything to Dr Mark Dexter, Dr Erica Jacobson and all of the staff at both hospitals. Without them, my boys wouldn’t be here today. While Bryson and Ryder were in hospital, I knew whenever I needed a break, they were there caring for my children just like I would. These hospitals are like family. Tamara, Bryson and Ryder’s proud mum This year, Tamara and the boys will be spending Christmas together, the only present she could ever wish for. Tamara hopes that sharing their story will help other families this Christmas too. Find out how you can support sick kids like Bryson and Ryder with our Light Up Xmas Appeal: www.lightupxmas.org.au #LightUpXmas #ForSickKids