Refugee health, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact
Phone: (02) 9382 8472
Email: [email protected]
Clinic hours: Wed 9.00am - 1.00pm, once a month
Location: Outpatients Department, Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospital Randwick
About our service
Our dedicated refugee child health clinic provides assessment for newly arrived refugee children and families.
Specialists at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and the Wollongong Hospital provide support for general practitioners.
The child and family health service runs regular clinics at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and a regular outreach clinic in Wollongong.
We provide:
- a comprehensive health assessment on arrival
- full immunisation of children within 12 months of arrival
- assessment of nutritional status
- infectious diseases
- assessment of development and other identified problems
- reviews of children's pathology results
- coordinated ongoing health care to refugee children and their families.
GPs are assisted in management or referral, as required, with the support of a clinical guideline and regular training.
Referral from General Practitioners, paediatricians or refugee services is required.
For related service information see Community child health.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using to manage referrals.鈥疶he Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely. 鈥�
Consultmed questions and technical support: [email protected]
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.鈥�
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.鈥�
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.鈥�
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact [email protected].
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us on (02) 9382 8472.
