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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. Across the five major hospitals over 90,000 children and young people present to Emergency Departments each year. 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.

Introducing Fact Fridays!Every Friday, we’ll share quick, trusted health tips to help keep your kids healthy and happy. ...
16/01/2026

Introducing Fact Fridays!

Every Friday, we’ll share quick, trusted health tips to help keep your kids healthy and happy. Why? Because parenting is busy and having reliable, easy-to-read advice at your fingertips makes life simpler.

Swipe through to see this week’s topic: Hand hygiene.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/epcp50XWvob

Hepatitis A symptoms can be mild or absent in young children. Adults are more likely to have symptoms, which can include...
15/01/2026

Hepatitis A symptoms can be mild or absent in young children. Adults are more likely to have symptoms, which can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light coloured stools, and jaundice (yellow eyes/skin).

Symptoms typically begin two to seven weeks after exposure.

If you develop these symptoms, avoid preparing food for others and see your GP or call Healthdirect (1800 022 222).

For more information check NSW Health Hepatitis A fact sheet here: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Hepatitis_A.aspx

Summer is here and the days are heating up! ☀️Remember, the higher the UV Index, the higher the risk of skin damage - ev...
07/01/2026

Summer is here and the days are heating up! ☀️

Remember, the higher the UV Index, the higher the risk of skin damage - even when it’s cool or cloudy.

Before you head out, check the UV Index. If it’s 3 or above, protect your skin:

- Slip on protective clothing
- Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen every two hours
- Slap on a wide-brimmed hat
- Seek shade
- Slide on sunnies

Learn more on the Cancer Institute NSW website: https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and-screening/preventing-cancer/preventing-skin-cancer/reduce-your-skin-cancer-risk/know-the-uv-index

Hot weather can be dangerous for everyone. Here are some simple tips for a healthy safe summer: - Enjoy outdoor activiti...
06/01/2026

Hot weather can be dangerous for everyone.

Here are some simple tips for a healthy safe summer:
- Enjoy outdoor activities and exercise in the cooler parts of the day.
- Keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds and use fans or air conditioning.
- Offer babies under six months more frequent milk feeds
- For older children, offer water frequently.

If you need medical advice over summer and your usual doctor isn't available, you can call healthdirect anytime day or night, for free, on 1800 022 222 and get the help you need.

For more tips, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

Planning a trip overseas with the kids this summer holiday? Make your holiday memorable for all the right reasons. Have ...
27/12/2025

Planning a trip overseas with the kids this summer holiday?

Make your holiday memorable for all the right reasons.

Have a healthy safe summer holiday with these simple tips:
- Research your destination and any potential health risks.
- Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about any recommended travel vaccinations before you go.
- Pack enough medication for your trip (in its original packaging).
- Get travel insurance no matter where you are going.
- If you’re heading somewhere warm, keep mozzies and the diseases they carry away by spraying up with insect repellent and covering up with long loose clothing.
- Monitor for symptoms when you return home. If you or your children are unwell, stay home and avoid contact with others.

For more tips, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at John Hunter Children’s Hospital and across the Hunter New England ki...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at John Hunter Children’s Hospital and across the Hunter New England kids health network! 🌟🎄

However you’re celebrating this year, we hope your days are filled with joy, kindness and special moments with the people you love.

To our incredible colleagues working through the festive season to care for children and families - thank you for the dedication and heart you bring every single day.

It's Christmas Eve - the lights are twinkling, decorations are sparkling, and the hospital is full of Christmas magic. T...
24/12/2025

It's Christmas Eve - the lights are twinkling, decorations are sparkling, and the hospital is full of Christmas magic. Thanks to your generosity, children and families spending Christmas in hospital will wake up to a little extra joy.

Thanks to your generosity, children and families spending Christmas in hospital will wake up to a little extra joy and comfort.

From all of us, thank you for helping share the magic of Christmas with sick kids. There is still time to donate - all you need to do is visit: https://ow.ly/cEh150XMZfz. Every dollar counts!

📷 Photo credit: KMackay Photography

This Christmas, we were honoured to welcome a very special visitor back to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Eigh...
23/12/2025

This Christmas, we were honoured to welcome a very special visitor back to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Eight-year-old Aurelia Hall returned to personally deliver a donation she raised through her own fundraising efforts.

Aurelia’s story is a beautiful reminder of the magic of giving. Born at just 27 weeks and weighing only 870 grams, she spent her earliest days in NICU. Today, she’s a vibrant, caring young girl who loves dancing, riding her bike, and the beach and she wanted to give back to the team who helped save her life.

Her mum, Hannah said that Aurelia was so excited to support NICU and help other babies and families. She has such appreciation for the team for looking after her and helping save her life.

The $16 Aurelia raised has been deposited into the NICU account and will contribute directly to the care of babies currently receiving treatment. We are incredibly proud of Aurelia and grateful to her parents, Hannah and Matt, for encouraging such generosity.

Thank you, Aurelia, for inspiring us all. You can help continue sharing the magic of Christmas by donating today 👉 https://ow.ly/xiuj50XN0G6.

Last week, John Hunter Children’s Hospital staff swapped their scrubs for costumes as they took to the stage for this ye...
22/12/2025

Last week, John Hunter Children’s Hospital staff swapped their scrubs for costumes as they took to the stage for this year’s festive pantomime🎄✨

A much-loved tradition, the annual staff pantomime brings music, laughter and festive fun to the hospital each year, with staff singing, dancing and embracing the spirit of the season together.

Thank you to all our excellent staff, who are constantly creating magic moments for our patients!

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New Lambton, NSW
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