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The Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce Program Manager,
Lynne Brodie attended a conference on Transition 'Growing
up Ready' held from May 11th -13th at Bloorview Children's
Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto. Over 250 professionals
and consumers attended and with 40 presentations to choose
from there was something for everyone. Highlights included
presentations from young people on a range of issues of
concern to them including learning independent living skills,
finding appropriate adult health providers and developing
social networks. A full report will be available in late
June.
The Illawarra spina bifida transition pilot project is
progressing well with very positive feedback being provided
from young people attending the newly formed clinic at Port
Kembla Hospital. Enquiries should be directed to Project
Officer Joanne Morrell on
042 200 2230.
The neurology project at John Hunter Children's Hospital
is also gaining momentum with over 250 families surveyed
about their transition experiences.
GMCT Transition Care initiatives were highlighted at displays
held at Westmead, Royal Prince Alfred and John Hunter Hospitals
to celebrate Youth Week 2006. Transition Coordinator for
the Hunter and New England AHS, Rebecca Harris (pictured
on left) fielded questions from professionals, young people
and their parents on a range of transition issues.
A working group is being formed to improve processes for
young people with chronic illness/disability presenting
to adult emergency departments for the first time. If you
are interested in contributing please contact Lif O'Connor
on 9515 6382.
 Resources
are available on the transition website to help professionals
to prepare young people and also to help young people and
their families. Information can be downloaded from:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/gmct/transition
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If you would like to have your program or
service featured in the next AWCH newsletter, send your
report to Anne Cutler at awch@awch.com.au
by 31 August 2006.
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