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.
Cancer Survivorship Service
How we can help you
Our service can help you if you are living with cancer or have had cancer and have had treatment from the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital or the Royal Hospital for Women. We can support you in your recovery and help you with your health and wellbeing. If you are living with or have had cancer you may experience the following survivorship issues:
- fatigue and/or sleep issues
- menopausal symptoms
- difficulty with memory or concentration
- changes in diet and physical activity
- fear of the cancer coming back
- worry, anxiety, sadness, depression.
We have outpatient clinics where you can meet with health professionals to help you with these issues.
Director
Dr Boon Chua
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
How to find us
Cancer Survivorship Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, corner of Avoca St. and High St., Randwick (building 4 on the campus map)
Our specialist health professionals include:
- A medical oncologist (cancer doctor) who specialises in cancer survivorship. They will assess your medical needs and support your recovery from cancer treatment and look to improve your well-being.
- A cardio-oncologist who is a doctor who specialises in management of heart conditions in people who have or had cancer.
- An exercise physiologist who can provide an individualised, supervised exercise program to help you with side-effects of treatments.
- A clinical psychologist who can help you transition to life after cancer
- A dietitian who can provide you guidance on what foods will give you good nutrition after cancer
- A Cancer Council Liaison Officer who can help you and your carers navigate information, emotional and practical support opportunities.
Specialist doctors
| Name | Position and specialty |
|---|---|
| Dr Monica Tang | Medical oncologist and specialist in cancer survivorship |
| Dr Daniel Chen | Cardio-oncologist - doctor who specialises in cancer and the heart. |
Other health professionals
| Name | Position and specialty |
|---|---|
| Cancer Council Liaison Officer | |
| Dr Kerry Tiller | Clinical Psychologist |
| Jessica Collings | Senior Exercise Physiologist |
| Dietician |
| Clinic name | Day | Time | Specialist | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer survivorship clinic | Tuesday | Afternoon | Dr Monica Tang | Cancer Survivorship Centre |
| Cancer survivorship clinic | Thursday | Morning and afternoon | Dr Monica Tang | Cancer Survivorship Centre |
| Cardio-oncology clinic | Tuesday | Afternoon | Dr Daniel Chen | Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre |
We also have a monthly program of presentations and workshops, which focus on physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness. The Cancer Inspire Program is for all Prince of Wales Hospital cancer patients, carers, and their families.
Topics include:
- Guided relaxation
- Benefits of exercise during and after treatment
- Benefits of healthy eating
- Managing fatigue, stress and breathlessness
- Understanding cancer treatment and side effects.
You need a referral from your local doctor (GP) or specialist to use this service. Please ask them to complete email our referral form to SESLHD-NCCC-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au or fax to 02 9382 5090. Once we have your referral we will contact you to make an appointment.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment please call 02 9382 5111.
We will send you a link to a survey in your appointment confirmation email. Please complete this survey before your first appointment.
You can find more information from these trusted resources:
- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre - www.petermac.org/cancersurvivorship
- Cancer Council NSW - www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/after-cancer-treatment/