Heart Centre for Children

COVID-19

Protecting your child and family remains our primary concern and we thank you for working with us during these difficult times. Please visit our dedicated cardiac COVID-19 page which includes information guides for patients and families.

For the most up-to-date information visit the dedicated Sydney Children's Hospitals Network COVID-19 website.

The Heart Centre for Children is based at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney. We are part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Cardiac Services Programme. Over 100 staff work together to diagnose and treat more than 4500 babies, children and adolescents with congenital heart disease each year.  As the largest centre for childhood heart disease in NSW, we provide clinical care for complex procedures and run a world-class research programme.  The SCHNCardiac Services Vision is "Best Cardiac Care - Heart and Mind".

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Your Child's Surgery We know that coming in to hospital for the first time can be a difficult experience for both patients and families but we're here to help.  Among other resources, we have put together a guide that outlines what to expect and how to prepare for it.  Read more here.   Patient Stories Every child's journey is a little different but sometimes it can help to know what other families have experienced.  Read about some of the journeys here.