Construction of the $658 million Sydney Children's Hospital Stage One and Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre project has reached completion. This marks a major milestone in the hospital's redevelopment, transforming paediatric care for children and their families across the state.
Minister for Health Ryan Park joined the Member for Coogee Dr Marjorie O'Neill to visit the new 12-storey building delivered as part of a more than $1.5 billion investment in health infrastructure within the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct.
The new building brings together leading clinicians, researchers and educators under one roof, with contemporary health facilities and spaces for families to connect while navigating their healthcare needs.
The new building will welcome patients and their families from late 2025, following an operational commissioning period.
The $658 million project includes:
- A new and enhanced children's intensive care unit
- A new and larger children's emergency department
- Co-located laboratories to support the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre's research, education and training
- A new medical short stay unit
- A new neurosciences centre
- A new virtual care centre and hospital command centre - KidsHQ
- Inpatient units for medical, surgical and sleep studies
- A day oncology centre and inpatient units, along with a dedicated bone marrow transplant unit
- A new children's hospital pharmacy
- Improved family amenities, including single patient bedrooms with a carer bed and ensuite
- Indoor and outdoor recreational spaces for families to take a break from clinical settings
- Education, training and clinical simulation spaces.
- New playground and pet visiting space
In a first for Australia, childhood cancer research and the clinical care of children with cancer will integrate into one paediatric facility, accelerating the translation of research discovery into improved clinical practice.
The Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be housed within the new hospital building and adjacent UNSW Health Translation Hub.
The Centre will include advanced laboratory spaces and deliver integrated, specialist cancer treatment, education and research programs, with this aim to transform childhood cancer treatment and become one of the world's leading paediatric cancer centres.
The new building will also enable significant enhancement of paediatric neurology services, with the top floor dedicated to a new Neuroscience Comprehensive Care and Research Centre, providing integrated specialist services to improve the care and treatment of children with a range of neurological conditions.
This project has been delivered by NSW Health Infrastructure in partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network and Children's Cancer Institute, with John Holland as principal contractor.
Almost 1.95 million construction hours have been worked throughout the life of the project, which will also enable a pipeline for 500 roles within paediatrics across the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct.
The 2025-26 Budget confirmed a $12.4 billion investment over four years for health infrastructure to continue building a modern, resilient health system that meets both current needs and future demand. This includes the NSW Government's announcement of $11.25 million to support the planning of upgrades to the Royal Hospital for Women, further investing in the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct.
For more information on the new children's hospital and research centre and other Randwick Campus Redevelopment projects, visit www.nsw.gov.au/randwick-campus-redevelopment.
Quotes to be attributed to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"I'm delighted to see first-hand the completion of this state-of-the-art paediatric health facility designed to transform children's care in this state for generations to come.
"The new building will bring together clinicians, researchers and educators in one place, which will significantly improve health outcomes for children and their families.
"The upgraded health facilities will attract clinicians, professionals and academics, support employment, drive innovation and productivity, and support to generate strong economic benefits for the community."
Quotes to be attributed to Member for Coogee:
"I'm proud to be part of a government which is strengthening paediatric health care, research and innovation, which will be a game-changer for the local community and beyond.
"The new paediatric hospital has been designed to support families during their toughest times, including more single-patient rooms, family-friendly zones, play areas, and a pet-friendly zone to provide a welcoming environment and promote healing.
"It has been so exciting to watch the new children's hospital and research centre come to life, which has involved more than 1,000 children, parents, carers and staff providing input throughout the planning of the new building, shaping the design of welcoming, home-like spaces that promote health and wellbeing, family togetherness, and patient-centred care."
Quotes attributable to Cathryn Cox PSM, Chief Executive, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network:
"Since 2020, we have been planning with our staff, families and community to reimagine our hospital environment.
"The modern facilities, technology and equipment will give us room to grow, tailor care to improve health outcomes, and respond to the state's evolving paediatric healthcare needs.
"This is an exciting moment for our Network, as we move into a facility that matches the world class care our clinicians provide every day to some of the sickest children in the state."
