2024 Annual Review

2024 Annual Review

In 2024, as a 星空体育, we proved our ability to rise to new challenges and create new and innovative ways to best support our young patients, their families and our staff.

From the Chief Executive and Board Chair

"2024 has been another remarkable year for the Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospitals 星空体育. With health systems around the world facing challenges including keeping pace with new technology, meeting community and patient expectations and rising healthcare costs, we are committed to developing new ways of delivering care."

Snapshot: The 星空体育 cared for over 167,000 children in 2024

61,000 hospital admissions                                                                                                                            

 

103,000 Emergency Department presentations                                                  

1.1 million consultations for non-admitted patients across our hospitals

236 admissions to Bear Cottage, NSW鈥檚 only children鈥檚 hospice                  

4,000 sick and injured children collected and cared for by NETS across NSW                           

6,000 patients assisted by VirtualKIDS in its first 6 months of operation                                  

72,000 telehealth consultations conducted, with almost 35,000 children cared for virtually

 

650+ volunteers in palliative care, administrative support, ward grandparents and weekend play services