John Hunter Children's Hospital

John Hunter Children's Hospital Across the five major hospitals over 90,000 children and young people present to Emergency Departments each year.

John Hunter Children's Hospital is a leading tertiary paediatric hospital located in Newcastle, New South Wales, and serves children and families across the Hunter, New England, Lower Mid North Coast and Northern NSW regions. Children, Young People and Families Health Services within Hunter New England Local Health District provide a range of health care services designed to meet the ever-changing

health needs of babies, children, young people and their families. Five major acute hospitals provide paediatric care in Hunter New England, which include Maitland Hospital, Tamworth Hospital, Armidale Hospital, Manning Hospital and the specialist John Hunter Children's Hospital in Newcastle. Throughout the 15,000 square kilometre Health District a number of Community Health Centres exist, providing primary healthcare options to local communities outside the hospital setting.

Safe Haven Newcastle has moved and is now located in the McAuley building at the Calvary Mater Newcastle.Safe Haven cont...
14/08/2026

Safe Haven Newcastle has moved and is now located in the McAuley building at the Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Safe Haven continues to offer the same free, peer-led support for people experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts or psychosocial challenges.

Opening hours are still: Friday to Sunday, 4pm to 9pm.

For more information, speak directly with the Safe Haven Newcastle team or visit the Safe Haven website - https://ow.ly/xoeG50ZyOoU.

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Safe Haven Newcastle is moving to a new location from 14 August 2026.From this date, Safe Haven will be located in the M...
12/08/2026

Safe Haven Newcastle is moving to a new location from 14 August 2026.

From this date, Safe Haven will be located in the McAuley Building at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Safe Haven will continue to offer the same free, peer-led support for people experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts or psychosocial challenges.

Opening hours will stay the same: Friday to Sunday, 4pm to 9pm.

For more information, speak directly with the Safe Haven Newcastle team or visit the Safe Haven website - https://ow.ly/xoeG50ZyOoU.

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Is your child starting kindergarten in 2027?Sign up for Pocket Speechie, a free SMS program that sends practical tips an...
11/08/2026

Is your child starting kindergarten in 2027?

Sign up for Pocket Speechie, a free SMS program that sends practical tips and easy activities straight to your phone to support talking, early literacy, and school readiness.

Written by speech pathologists, it’s perfect for children in their first year of school or the year before.

Register for FREE 👉 https://ow.ly/OhXJ50Y7YNK

When Riley was born at John Hunter Hospital in February 2010, he arrived just before 30 weeks and weighed just 1,252 gra...
10/08/2026

When Riley was born at John Hunter Hospital in February 2010, he arrived just before 30 weeks and weighed just 1,252 grams.

For his parents, becoming first-time parents and starting their journey in the NICU was a scary time. But they felt supported every step of the way by the incredible team.

Riley showed his strength from day one. He was able to breathe on his own and spent five weeks in NICU growing bigger and stronger before heading home.

Now, 16 years later, Riley has just celebrated his birthday and is 6 feet tall. You would never know how small he started.

Thank you to Riley and his family for sharing this special journey and showing us just how far our little patients can go. 💛

You already know that looking after your child’s teeth is important for their overall health, but did you know your chil...
07/08/2026

You already know that looking after your child’s teeth is important for their overall health, but did you know your child may be eligible for free dental care at both private and public dental clinics?

If your child is zero to 17, and eligible for Medicare, they may get free dental care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Find out more today: health.nsw.gov.au/cdbs

Grant winner! 🎉🔬💙Paediatric Respiratory physician Dr Geshani Jayasuriya has been awarded a 2026 Newcastle Permanent Inno...
07/08/2026

Grant winner! 🎉🔬💙

Paediatric Respiratory physician Dr Geshani Jayasuriya has been awarded a 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowship, securing $100,000 to help turn medical research into life-saving solutions.

Dr Geshani was recognised for her work developing safer, radiation-free lung scans that could transform how airway disease is monitored in children and adults across all stages of life.💙♥️

Delivered in partnership with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Newcastle Permanent, the Innovators Program supports six early and mid-career researchers from across our District, The University of Newcastle, Australia and HMRI to develop practical solutions to real healthcare challenges. The winners were announced at today's Pitch Showcase, where they impressed judges with their research and innovative ideas that have the potential to deliver real-world benefits for our community.

Congratulations Dr Geshani on this incredible achievement.

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week This World Breastfeeding Week, we're highlighting the support, education and resour...
06/08/2026

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're highlighting the support, education and resources available to help families feel confident and informed throughout their feeding journey.

The World Breastfeeding Week stall at John Hunter Hospital provided an opportunity for patients, families and staff to meet our team, learn about breastfeeding support services, and explore the education available before and after the arrival of their baby.

Meet some of our team:
Aimee is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), who provides antenatal and breastfeeding education through the John Hunter Hospital Maternity and Gynaecology team.

Julianne and Elizabeth, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), who have supported breastfeeding families at John Hunter Hospital for almost 20 years. They provide specialist lactation support on the postnatal ward and across the hospital, and deliver breastfeeding education as part of our parenting education team.

Breastfeeding education equips parents with knowledge, practical skills and confidence to navigate the early days with their baby and connect with support when they need it.

Learn more about our Parenting Education Services, including free breastfeeding education classes: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/hnelhd/services/pregnancy-birth-baby

Do you have kids aged zero to 17 that are eligible for Medicare? They may be able to get free dental care under the Chil...
05/08/2026

Do you have kids aged zero to 17 that are eligible for Medicare? They may be able to get free dental care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) at both private and public dental clinics.

Looking after your child’s teeth is an important part of looking after their overall health.

Find out if your kids are eligible for free dental care here: health.nsw.gov.au/cdbs

How do you hydrate? 🥣Soups and broths all count towards your fluid intake and are a cosy way to stay hydrated during win...
30/07/2026

How do you hydrate? 🥣

Soups and broths all count towards your fluid intake and are a cosy way to stay hydrated during winter.

For yummy and healthy soup recipes follow or visit www.nsw.gov.au/healthy-recipes

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New Lambton, NSW
2305

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