In case of an emergency dial 000
(for Police, Fire and Ambulance).

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The Children's Hospital at Westmead provides emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Emergency Department is located opposite the Main entrance (in the Main building, level 2).

The Hospital is located at the corner of Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead. If driving, come via Hawkesbury Road, Westmead. Country families should examine these routes. Alternatively, the Hospital is accessible by public transport - bus, train, ferry or shuttlebus.

The Emergency Department may be contacted by telephoning 9845 2460 or faxing 9845 0825. Further information about the Emergency Department - additional telephone numbers, key staff, etc. - is provided as part of the Hospital's Directory of Services.

The Kidshelpline telephone number is 1800 551 800; additional emergency numbers - including those for Youthline, Lifeline, the NSW Poisons Information Centre and the Alcohol and Drug Information Service - and general numbers of local hospitals and Public Health Units may be found at the website of NSW Health.

The Hospital's Parent & Patient Admissions Guide details important information such as accommodation, visiting hours and wheelchair access. To locate other material of interest, consult the Hospital's Directory of Services or try the website sitemap or search engine.