April 2014
Should you wish to enquire about any of the listed clinics please contact the relevant Allied Health Department Head.
Clinic Location Frequency Description Allied Health Catchment Phone Email
Allergy SCH OP Weekly Nutrition assessment and management of food allergy and intolerance
N&D State 9382 1515
Botox (GA) C2 NORTH Weekly Botox injection for clients with Cerebral Palsy PT, OR, OT, PS*, PL*
State & ACT 9382 0397 93820178
cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
Botox (nitrous oxide) Rehab2Kids( C2SW)
Fortnightly Botox injection for clients with Cerebral Palsy PT, OT, OR*, PL State & ACT 9382 0397 93820178
cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
Brain Injury Rehab++ SCH OP 4 clinics/ week
Comprehensive staged brain injury services encompassing acute phase, rehabilitation, specialist support and long-term follow up. Inpatient, outpatient and outreach services are available to anyone who has had an acquired brain injury. Referrals also accepted for all school-aged clients.
SW*, PT, SP, PS*, OT, OR*, NP*, Medical, Case Management State 9382 1590 Brain Tumour Rehabilitation Service++
SCH Weekly A multidisciplinary team of Allied Health professionals who provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program for children with brain tumours following discharge from hospital.
SP, PT, PS*, OT, NP*, SW*
State (Interstate for those who have received treatment from SCH or POWPH) 9382 1626 Elizabeth.Bland@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU Burns Dressing/Scar Management
SCH OP Weekly Burns dressing and scar management. PT, SW*. PL* SESLHD 9382 1470
Cardiology SCH OP Weekly Consultative, diagnostic and procedural services for children with congenital and acquired heart diseases.
SW* PT* State 9382 1872
Centre for Children's Cancer & Blood Disorders++
C2 NORTH 3 clinics/ week
Investigation and treatment of haematological disorders (thalassemia, haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, thrombosis, anaemia and neutropenia), cancer including brain tumours and diseases requiring bone marrow transplantation.
SW, PS*, N&D, PL
State 9383 1721
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NETWORK - RANDWICK
NOTE: New referrals are taken from birth to date of 16th birthday. Young people who are ongoing patients of SCH are seen until they transition to an adult service - usually when they leave school and/or are 18 years old.
This document is a guide for professionals seeking information about the allied health clinics that are conducted at Sydney Children's Hospital and the relevant heads of department. Parents wishing to have their child seen at any of these clinics require a referral.
CODES: AU Audiology; N&D Nutrition & Dietetics; NP Neuropsychology; OP Outpatients; OR Orthotics; OT Occupational Therapy; PL Play & Music Therapy; PS Psychology; PT Physiotherapy; SP Speech Pathology; SW Social Work
* Allied health department available on request by the clinic ++ A team and a clinic
Centre for Children's Cancer & Blood Disorders (Long-term f/u)
C2 NORTH Monthly Patients with at least 5 years of treatment for
haematological disorders, cancer and diseases requiring bone marrow transplantation.
PS*, N&D, SW* State 9382 1721
Cerebral Palsy++ Rehab2Kids (C2SW)
2 clinics/ week
A specialised clinic to address the health and well-being of children with Cerebral Palsy. Primary point of contact and referral for all clients with CP.
PT, OT, SP, OR, N&D, PS*, SW
State & ACT 9382 0397 9382 0178 cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic/Hip surveillance SCH OP 2 clinics/ week
Hip surveillance provides regular screening of children with Cerebral Palsy in order to help prevent hip dislocations. The Orthopaedic services provides specialist therapy for children having Single Event Multilevel Orthopaedic Surgery.
PT, OR*, OT*, SW*
State & ACT 9382 0397 9382 0178 cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU Cerebral Palsy Multidisciplinary Clinic Rehab2Kids (C2SW)
Bimonthly Combined orthopaedic and rehab clinic providing specialist review and consultation for children with cerebral palsy considered orthopaedic intervention.
PT, OR*, OT*, SW*
State & ACT 9382 0397 9382 0178
cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
Cleft Lip & Palate SCH OP Fortnightly Consultation and management. SP, Plastics, ENT, Genetics, Dentistry, Orthodontics
State 9382 1470
Cranio-facial SCH OP Fortnightly Assessment and treatment of abnormalities of the skull and face.
OR, PT, SW* State 9382 1544
Cystic Fibrosis SCH OP Weekly To provide diagnostic consultative multidisciplinary ongoing care.
PT, N&D, PS*, SW*
State 9382 1476
Diabetes SCH OP Weekly Nutrition assessment and management of diabetes. N&D State 9382 1456
Dietician General Outpatient
SCH OP Weekly General nutrition assessment and management including vitamin and mineral deficiency, failure to thrive,
constipation, vegetarian, cultural diversity, anaemia and iron deficiency.
N&D SESLHD & Northern
9383 1021
Eating disorders SCH OP Weekly Nutrition assessment and management of eating disorders. N&D State 9384 1021 Endocrine SCH OP Weekly Evaluation and treatment of endocrinological disorders in
children and adolescents. Consultation and/or long term management of diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.
SW, N&D, PS* State 9382 1456
Epidermolysis Bullosa -Dr Moran
SCH OP Monthly Interdisciplinary assessment and support for children with Epidermolysis Bullosa (cotton wool babies).
PT, OT, SW, N&D, SP*
State 9382 1414
Feeding SCH OP Weekly Assessment and management of infants and children with feeding and swallowing disorders affecting growth and nutrition. Inlcudes infants receiving enteral feeds.
SP, N&D, PS, Medical Predominantly SESLHD, State 9382 1021 katelyn.vanos@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au jessica.menzies@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Gastroenterology SCH OP Weekly Consultative and procedural service in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.
N&D, PS*, SW* State 9382 1752 General Medicine SCH OP Weekly Provides consultant and general paediatric medicine
service for children and adolescents attending hospital.
Genetics SCH OP 6 clinics/ week
Diagnostic service including General Genetic, Metabolic Genetic, Specialised Genetic clinics (cardiac, connective tissue, neurometabolic) and genetic services to multidisciplinary clinics including tuberous sclerosis, neuromuscular, cystic fibrosis, hearing support, cleft palate, craniofacial, epidermolysis bullosa, limb management.
Genetic Counsellor, CNC (genetic), N&D*(for metabolic), PS* State 93821704/8 SCHMedicalGenetics@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Hearing Support SCH OP Weekly Provides a multidisciplinary service to families of children that have permanent hearing loss. Emotional support to families as well as information on resources in an impartial manner.
AU, SW State 9382 1297
HIV SCH OP Fortnightly A multidisciplinary service providing medical, nursing, psycho-social and allied health support to children, families and pregnant women living with HIV across NSW and Australia. Services inlcude all aspects of HIV treatment, prevention, counselling, advocacy, case management and education.
SW, N&D State 9382 1652 geraldine.dunne@health.nsw.gov.au
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
SCH OP Fortnightly Nutritional assessment and management of inflammatory bowel disease.
N&D, SW*, PS* State 9382 1752
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
SCH OP Monthly Assessment and management of children with JCA. PT State 9382 1050 Debra.Grech@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
Ketogenic Diet SCH Monthly Nutritional assessment and management of children requiring Ketogenic Diet
N&D, SW State 9382 1021
Learning Disability++ SCH Assessment of children with Learning Disabilities. SP, PS* SESLHD 9382 1296 Vivian.Bayl@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU Limb Management SCH OP Fortnightly Provides a coordinated multidisciplinary services to children
with amputations and congenital limb deficiencies.
SW, PT, OT, OR* State 9382 1685
Lymphoedema/ Vascular Malformations
SCH OP 6 weekly Assessment and management of children and adolescents with Lymphodema/Vascular Malformations.
SW, PT State 9382 1776
Mental Health SCH OP Weekly Assessment clinic for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs with a plan for inpatient assessment.
OT, SW, PS* State 9382 8283
Metabolic SCH OP Weekly Nutrition assessment and management of metabolic disorders. N&D State 9381 1021 Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Clinic Rehab2Kids (C2SW)
Quarterly Combined neurology and rehab clinic providing specialist review and consultation for children with complex movement disorders.
PT, OT State & ACT 9382 0397 9382 0178
cpservice@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
Neurology SCH OP Weekly Consultative service SW, NP, OR*,
OT(consult), PT(consult)
State 9382 1549
Neuromuscular SCH OP Weekly Consultative service and continuing care. PT, OT, SW, N&D, OR*, PS*
State 9382 1845
Neurosurgery SCH OP Weekly Consultation and management. Emergency care. SW*, NP*, OT(consult)
Orthopaedic SCH Daily Consultative, non-operative and operative management of all traumatic, acute or elective conditions affecting the musculo-skeletal system in the growing child.
PT, OT, OR*, SW*
State 9382 1470
Pain SCH OP Fortnightly A comprehensive service which offers consultation and management in all forms of children's pain including acute and chronic pain management. Information and referral service regarding all aspects of children's pain.
PT, OT, PL, PS*, SW*
State 9382 1625
Plastics/ Hand SCH OP Weekly Consultative, non-operative and operative management of a wide variety of deformities in children, including birth defects and deformities due to trauma, cancer and disease. Assessment and management of hand injuries.
PT, PL, OT* State 9382 1470
Renal SCH OP 2 clinics/
week
Medical & AH management of acute and chronic renal conditions, including end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis and/or transplantation.
SW, N&D State 9382 1021
Respiratory SCH OP Weekly Consultative, diagnostic and ongoing care for chronic respiratory problems in children.
SW, PT, N&D, PS*
State 9382 1477
Rheumatology SCH OP Weekly
Medical and AH management of juvenile arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis and a variety of other inflammatory, pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
PT, OT*, SW* State 9382 1515
Spina Bifida - Dr Scarf SCH OP Fortnightly Provides a comprehensive and coordinated multidisciplinary service to children with neural tube defects.
SW, PT, OT, OR State 9382 1595
These teams are in addition to those marked with a ++ above, that do not have specific clinics
Location Description Allied Health Catchment Phone Email
SCH CHC Child Development Service SW, PS State 9382 8189
SCH OP Neurological services for children with complex epilepsy NP, PS, N&D State 9382 1081 Team
Tumbatin
Department Email Address Phone No. Fax No. Page No.
Audiology Monica.Wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 4883 9382 1039 44371
Dietetics Helen.Kepreotes@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1196 9382 1200 44117
Occupational Therapy deirdre.flanagan@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1074 9382 1079 45194
Orthotics Ruth.Baker@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 8262 9382 8178 44259
Physiotherapy Pamela.Hennessy@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1050 9382 1079 45481
Psychology Anna.Mandalis@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1174 9382 1200
Play & Music Therapy Janet.Burke@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1531 9382 1200 42567
Social Work Sara.Burrett@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1026 9382 1200 44131
Speech Pathology Melissa Parkin Melissa.Parkin@health.nsw.gov.au 9382 1019 9382 1200 44119
Deidre Flanagan Peter Hawes
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEADS
Sara Burrett Pam Hennessy Janet Burke Head of Department Helen Kepreotes Anna Mandalis Monica Wilkinson
