Transition Care Network

Transition Care Network is part of the Paedriatric Rheumatology Network. Photo by Edu Lauton via Unsplash
The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) operates the Transition Care Network to improve systems and processes for young people with chronic health problems and disabilities to facilitate their effective transition from paediatric to adult health services. The Network provides support and advice on transition planning for young people, their parents and health…
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Trapeze transition

Trapeze, SCHN transition service. Photo by Adinda Fika via Unsplash.
Trapeze is the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network transition service and is one of three in NSW that supports children to move into the adult health-care environment once they turn 18. They provide assessment, support and resources to prepare for transition. See their Factsheets Read about the stages of transition Read…
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Transition program Hunter and New England district

Hunter New England Transition Program. Photo courtesy of Julia Raasch via Unsplash
Sydney-based paediatric rheumatologists run a monthly clinic for paediatric and adolescent patients with rheumatological conditions. These clinics operate in the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, for patients under 13 years old, and John Hunter Hospital for patients over 13 years of age. We are fortunate to have both of these facilities in the same building, and…
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