Paediatric Assessment Unit

Overview

What the service is    

A review and assessment clinic for children with acute illness that have attended the Wollongong Hospital Emergency Department

What we do    

Review and treat children with acute illness by nursing staff and/or doctors. Can include treatment support and access to specialist care, provision of medications and fluids, observation and follow up

What to expect    

Acute clinical care for children aged 0 to 16 years  

How to access this service

Access to the Paediatric Assessment Unit is through referral from the Wollongong Emergency Department or the Paediatric Ward 

Contact Information

Wollongong Hospital
Loftus Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
02 4222 5133

Monday to Sunday
8.00am to 3.30pm

How to get there, including by public transport    

Closest bus stop: Crown Street entrance to Hospital
Train: Wollongong station to Hospital – 8 minute walk

Car parking  

Parking available

Advice for disabled in getting to the service  

Disabled access available

For more information on transport options for the Wollongong Hospital or visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.