Transition for carers forum: Children's Hospital, Westmead

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

Forum: Transition for carers 
Tuesday, 18th October 2013

9.15am - 2.30pm 

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

Transition is the period when a child moves from adolescence to adulthood. It is a complicated process for children with chronic health conditions, but is far more complex for those who have additional issues such as an intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, autism or brain injury.

As a part of its 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 and expo .

Registration is essential - to register call 9845 3590, or email carersupport@chw.edu.au

Registrations close on 11/10/2013 - places are limited. Note: Professionals in this field may register, but will only be offered a place if all available places have not been filled by parents and carers at close of Registration. Registration is on first come basis. REGISTRATION IS FREE.

Morning Tea and lunch provided.

• Click here for the flyer with further information about the program and the venue
• Click here for the registration form