The Transition Care Network works with clinicians, young people, families and carers to improve continuity of care for young people (14 to 25 years) with chronic health conditions , as they move from paediatric to adult health services in NSW.
The network also runs a Transition Care Service which provides practical help with transition planning for young people, their parents and carers, and healthcare professionals
Clinicians, managers, young people and carers can contribute their experiences and expertise to the network to help make transition care seamless in NSW.
Network structure
The network is led by our leadership group.
Jane Gauci
CNC Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital Westmead
Dr Jane Ho
Medical Co-lead Youth and Transition Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
Michelle Remaili
Nurse Manager, Youth Health Central Coast LHD
Paula Sheehan
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service Manager, Northern NSW LHD
Dr Aidan Tan
Paediatric Registrar Sydney Children's Hospital and Deputy Chief Resident Medical Officer
Sonia Wainwright
Paediatric Care Coordinator and ADHD GP Co Management Coordinator Western NSW LHD
Sarah Young
Transition Project Officer, Western Sydney LHD
The network also has a Consumer Advisory Group and Transition Engagement Leads Group, made up of local health district and speciality health network staff.
Why transition care matters
During transition, the young person and their loved ones can feel vulnerable. The seven key principles support a smoother transition because they place the young person at the centre of care, ensuring a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed approach. An improved process will ensure more young people successfully transfer from paediatric to adult healthcare services and are comfortable with their new clinicians.
To improve health outcomes:
- paediatric health professionals should start discussing this change with patients during their early teens
- adult healthcare service providers need to be aware of the challenges young people face as they adapt to new services and responsibilities
- young people and their family can start planning transition planning with their healthcare providers early.
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Help make the journey to adult health services seamless for young people.
