The Paediatric Network is dedicated to enhancing healthcare experiences and outcomes for children and young people across New South Wales.
By collaborating with clinicians, consumers and system leaders, we aim to standardise paediatric care, establish new models of care, and foster an environment of collaboration.
Through its initiatives, the Paediatric Network contributes to the Agency for Clinical Innovation's vision of creating the future of healthcare and healthier futures for the people of NSW.
Our structure
The work of the network is led by the Paediatric Network Executive Committee and supported by three co-chairs.
A/Professor John Preddy
Co-Chair Medical
Ms Nicola Tsang
Co-Chair Nursing
Ms Laura Doig
Co-Chair Allied Health
Our work
At the heart of our work is a commitment to turning innovation into action. Through a diverse range of projects, we address the unique needs of children and young people across NSW—whether in metropolitan hospitals or rural and remote communities. From improving care pathways for common paediatric conditions to designing child-friendly models of care, each project is grounded in collaboration with clinicians, families and local health districts.
Leading innovation in paediatric care
We identify gaps in care, co-designing solutions with consumers, and driving evidence-based improvements that align with the NSW health system’s priorities. This includes developing clinical guidelines, supporting workforce capability, enhancing models of care for vulnerable groups, and embedding feedback from children and families into every level of decision-making.
By leading targeted initiatives and providing expert guidance, we seek to ensure that every child receives safe, timely, and appropriate care—no matter where they live.
Connecting people
Our network has over 1400 members, including clinicians, consumers and other professionals in the paediatric healthcare space.
We support the following peer networks:
- Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant Expert Advisory Group
- Neonatal and Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Group
- Paediatric Nursing Unit Managers Group
- Paediatric Complex Care Coordinators
Fostering capability
Supporting training, leadership, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen the paediatric workforce through the Paediatric Network Education Series.
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