Children, young people and family services in Hunter New England

We offer health care services for babies, children, young people and their families, connecting hospitals and community services for integrated care.

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Child allergy and immunology

Our allergy and immunology team can help treat your child's condition. 

Child allied health

Our allied health teams work with doctors and nurses in hospitals, clinics, and the community to give the right support where it’s needed.

Child cancer and blood disorders

We support families through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, working together to provide the best possible support at every stage.

Child complex pain service

We support children and young people living with ongoing or complex pain. 

Child development services

Our child development team specialises in providing development assessments for children aged 18 months to 12 years.

Child genetics

Our team works with families to understand how genetic conditions affect health and to support diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.

Child immunisation

Vaccines keep you, your family, and the community safe from diseases. 

Child lung health

We offer care for children and young people with lung conditions, providing specialised treatment and comprehensive support.

Child orthopaedics

We care for children and young people with bone, muscle, and joint problems. 

Child otolaryngology

We care for children and young people with ear, nose, and throat conditions, providing treatment and support to improve your child’s health and wellbeing.

Child palliative care

We provide support to children and young people across Hunter New England with life-threatening or life-limiting illness. 

Child protection

Child protection and supporting families is a priority across Hunter New England LHD. Learn how we promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. 

Child rehabilitation services

We provide specialist rehabilitation services for children and young people living with disabilities resulting from injury, illness or disease.

Child urology

We care for children and young people with brain, spine, and nerve conditions across Hunter New England. Our Neurology team helps with diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support.

General paediatrics

We care for children and young people with a wide range of health concerns. Our General Paediatrics team supports families through assessment, treatment, and follow-up care in hospital, clinics, and the community.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle provides highly specialised, family-centred care for sick and premature newborns.

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at John Hunter Hospital provides specialised care for critically ill children and young people.

Transgender and gender diversity

Learn more about the specialist transgender and gender diverse health services we provide at Maple Leaf House in Hunter New England LHD.

Youth services

We work with children and their families in Hunter New England LHD and deliver services and support for their wellbeing in a connective and supportive way.

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