Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - managing your lung problems at home
How we can help you
We care for people who have a long-term lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.
We provide education, information, exercise plans and support so you can learn to manage your long-term lung problem at home.
We work with you, your lung specialist, local doctor, family and carer.
Mobile
0421 014 024 or 0421 014 025
Manager
Dr Nicholas Murray, Head of Sleep and Respiratory Medicine Unit
Opening hours
Open Monday - Fridays and Sundays, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday we are closed.
We are nurses and physiotherapists who have specialised in caring for people with lung conditions.
Our nurses and physiotherapists will come and see you at your home. We will undertake a comprehensive assessment of your health and provide a personalised plan to help you manage your condition and improve the quality of your life.
To be able to use this service you must have a formal diagnosis of a chronic lung condition, live within the Prince of Wales Hospital catchment area and have a local doctor or specialist who we can speak with about your care.
To start using this service, to make or cancel an appointment please telephone 9382 3486.
Can I choose the day and time for my appointment/s?
We will try and accommodate your preferences however, we have a list of patients and will visit those who are more unwell first.
How often will the nurse or physio visit me at home?
We will review your individual health and needs and visit you at home as required e.g. we will visit more regularly if you need help to overcome a chest infection and to prevent you from getting more unwell.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - managing your lung problems at home
How we can help you
We care for people who have a long-term lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.
We provide education, information, exercise plans and support so you can learn to manage your long-term lung problem at home.
We work with you, your lung specialist, local doctor, family and carer.
Mobile
0421 014 024 or 0421 014 025
Manager
Dr Nicholas Murray, Head of Sleep and Respiratory Medicine Unit
Opening hours
Open Monday - Fridays and Sundays, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday we are closed.
We are nurses and physiotherapists who have specialised in caring for people with lung conditions.
Our nurses and physiotherapists will come and see you at your home. We will undertake a comprehensive assessment of your health and provide a personalised plan to help you manage your condition and improve the quality of your life.
To be able to use this service you must have a formal diagnosis of a chronic lung condition, live within the Prince of Wales Hospital catchment area and have a local doctor or specialist who we can speak with about your care.
To start using this service, to make or cancel an appointment please telephone 9382 3486.
Can I choose the day and time for my appointment/s?
We will try and accommodate your preferences however, we have a list of patients and will visit those who are more unwell first.
How often will the nurse or physio visit me at home?
We will review your individual health and needs and visit you at home as required e.g. we will visit more regularly if you need help to overcome a chest infection and to prevent you from getting more unwell.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Chaplaincy - Spiritual and Pastoral Care
How we can help you
Chaplains are available to all patients and their families, no matter their religious background, spiritual beliefs or lack of belief. Our chaplains offer support, comfort, a listening ear, and the offer of prayers, rites or rituals depending on your specific wants and needs. You can interact with chaplains as we make our regular ward visits, or you can ask the ward clerk, your nurse, social worker or the switchboard operator to contact a Chaplain for you. Chaplains available on site include representatives of different faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian (Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Roman Catholic).
Opening hours
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
How to find our Chapel
Our Chapel is located opposite the Pharmacy in the Barker street entrance foyer of the Prince of Wales Hospital. (See our campus map)
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
If you would like to make a referral to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Service then please telephone our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Enquiry line on 02 9382 2093 and leave a message.
Chaplaincy - Spiritual and Pastoral Care
How we can help you
Chaplains are available to all patients and their families, no matter their religious background, spiritual beliefs or lack of belief. Our chaplains offer support, comfort, a listening ear, and the offer of prayers, rites or rituals depending on your specific wants and needs. You can interact with chaplains as we make our regular ward visits, or you can ask the ward clerk, your nurse, social worker or the switchboard operator to contact a Chaplain for you. Chaplains available on site include representatives of different faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian (Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Roman Catholic).
Opening hours
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
How to find our Chapel
Our Chapel is located opposite the Pharmacy in the Barker street entrance foyer of the Prince of Wales Hospital. (See our campus map)
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our chaplaincy service is available for pastoral care during the day and after hours for emergencies only.
If you would like to make a referral to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Service then please telephone our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Enquiry line on 02 9382 2093 and leave a message.
Youth Cancer Service
How we can help you
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a specialist treatment and support service for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer aged between 15 - 25 years, and their families.
Our service supports young people by providing:
- medical expertise in AYA cancers
- specialist nursing and care coordination
- psychosocial assessment to support physical, social and emotional wellbeing
- fertility preservation and sexual health services
- education and work support
- access to clinical trials and research
- cancer information for family, friends, schools and workplaces.
Director, Youth Cancer Service
Dr Jessica Ryan
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Phone: 0400 474 691
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
How to find us
We are on the corner of High Street and Avoca Street in Randwick. The main public entrance is on Avoca Street. You may also enter the Cancer Centre from level 2 of the High St entrance to Prince of Wales Hospital.
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our multidisciplinary team is led by AYA Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and includes:
- specialist nursing
- social work
- clinical psychology
- neuropsychology.
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a Commonwealth funded program administered by Canteen and the Cancer Institute NSW.
Where is your care delivered
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is run by Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Our team supports young people aged 15-25 years at both hospitals.
The You Can Centre is a dedicated space for young people located at the Cancer Survivorship Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Some psychosocial sessions are held in the You Can Centre.
GPs and/or treating hospitals can refer to the Sydney Youth Cancer Service. Referrals are accepted from across NSW and the ACT. Please send relevant test results with the referral letter.
Contact the Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0400 474 691 for more information.
Once the referral is received, a letter will be sent confirming an appointment date, time and location. To change or cancel an appointment, contact cancer services on (02) 9382 5111.
Please bring:
- Medicare card, any health care or concession cards
- Private Health Fund Membership card (if insured)
- Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if the doctor has requested them
Do you need help understanding or speaking English? Ask our team to arrange an interpreter. This is a free service. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Call 131 450 if you need an interpreter to speak with our team on the telephone.
Youth Cancer Service
How we can help you
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a specialist treatment and support service for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer aged between 15 - 25 years, and their families.
Our service supports young people by providing:
- medical expertise in AYA cancers
- specialist nursing and care coordination
- psychosocial assessment to support physical, social and emotional wellbeing
- fertility preservation and sexual health services
- education and work support
- access to clinical trials and research
- cancer information for family, friends, schools and workplaces.
Director, Youth Cancer Service
Dr Jessica Ryan
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Phone: 0400 474 691
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
How to find us
We are on the corner of High Street and Avoca Street in Randwick. The main public entrance is on Avoca Street. You may also enter the Cancer Centre from level 2 of the High St entrance to Prince of Wales Hospital.
Information about how to get to our Randwick campus
Our multidisciplinary team is led by AYA Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and includes:
- specialist nursing
- social work
- clinical psychology
- neuropsychology.
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a Commonwealth funded program administered by Canteen and the Cancer Institute NSW.
Where is your care delivered
The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is run by Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Our team supports young people aged 15-25 years at both hospitals.
The You Can Centre is a dedicated space for young people located at the Cancer Survivorship Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Some psychosocial sessions are held in the You Can Centre.
GPs and/or treating hospitals can refer to the Sydney Youth Cancer Service. Referrals are accepted from across NSW and the ACT. Please send relevant test results with the referral letter.
Contact the Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0400 474 691 for more information.
Once the referral is received, a letter will be sent confirming an appointment date, time and location. To change or cancel an appointment, contact cancer services on (02) 9382 5111.
Please bring:
- Medicare card, any health care or concession cards
- Private Health Fund Membership card (if insured)
- Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if the doctor has requested them
Do you need help understanding or speaking English? Ask our team to arrange an interpreter. This is a free service. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Call 131 450 if you need an interpreter to speak with our team on the telephone.