Child and family health in Hunter New England

About the service

We provide a range of health care services to meet the evolving needs of babies, children, young people, and their families. Our single network is built around our tertiary (secondary) facility, John Hunter Children's Hospital.

It combines hospital and community-based services across Lake Macquarie, Upper and Lower Hunter, Port Stephens, Lower Mid North Coast, and Greater Newcastle regions. We also offer a wide range of community-based services, including mental health support.

We connect clinical services for children, young people, and their families with professional disciplines in the Hunter and New England regions, providing an accessible, integrated health care system.

Is your child unwell?

For free health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call Healthdirect at 1800 022 222

Children, youth, and family services

We offer community health services for children, young people, and families in the Hunter New England region.

Our services include child and family nursing, paediatric care, mental health support, and early intervention programs.

We aim to enhance the health and wellbeing of our community with accessible and high-quality care. Explore our services to find the support your family needs.

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