Transition for Carers forum: 23rd October

Transition in healthcare is about moving from adolescence to adulthood. It is complicated for children with chronic health conditions, but is much more so for those who have additional issues like an intellectual disability, autism or brain injury.

As a part of Carers Week activities, The Carer Support Program at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead invites parents and carers to attend the Transition for Carers forum.

WHO:

This forum is for parents & carers of young people aged 14 – 18 years who have a health condition & who, because of disability, will have difficulty managing their own care as adults.

WHEN:

23rd October 2009, 9.15am - 2.30pm

WHERE:

The Kids Research Institute, Meeting Room 1, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth St, Westmead.

REGISTRATION IS FREE. Morning tea and lunch provided.To register complete this registration form or call 9845 3590. Registrations close on 9/10/2009. Places are limited.

Click here to download a flyer.