Child Protection Unit, Sydney Childrens Hospital
Phone: 02 9382 1412, 02 9382 1111 (After hours the on call social worker or registrar)
Email: lydia.garside@health.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/about/campaigns-advocacy/child-protection-wellbeing
Location: Level 0, South West Wing, Sydney Children's Hospital, High St, Randwick 2031
Description: The Child Protection Unit provides clinical and therapeutic interventions to maltreated children and their families. The clinical services include medical forensic assessment for children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse or neglect. Therapeutic interventions include crisis support, psychosocial assessment and counselling of abused children and their families. The CPU also provides a consultative service for health and other professionals and members of the public who have child protection concerns about children where abuse or neglect is uncertain.
Disability facilities: hospital access and facilities
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