Bi-level ventilation
Bi-Level therapy (or BiPAP) is a type of breathing support that assists your child’s ability to breathe. It involves the use of a mask and a Bi-Level machine. The Bi-level machine delivers pressure via the mask to the airway and lungs.This opens the airways to allow normal breathing to occur.
CPAP ventilation
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a type of respiratory support therapy used to overcome obstruction of the airways. It involves the use of a CPAP mask and machine.The CPAP machine uses air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep.
CPAP Bi-level care and maintenance of equipment
This fact sheet explains how to care for and maintain your child's CPAP/Bi-level mask.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Cutaneous (meaning 'skin') leishmaniasis is a chronic infection caused by a microscopic parasite, Leishmania. It causes ulcers or scabs which occur more frequently on exposed body parts such as the wrists, the ankles and lower legs, and the face
Gastroenteritis in children
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common illness in infants and young children. It usually causes diarrhoea (watery or frequent motions/poo) and vomiting.
Intellectual disability
This translated fact sheet about intellectual disability provides information on what intellectual disability is, how a child is diagnosed, what can be done to help and what causes intellectual disability.
Diabetes Information in your Language
Several translated diabetes resources in over 20 languages for use by general public and health professionals
Information for parents after a stillbirth
Information developed by the social work team at St George Hospital, Kogarah to provide practical and emotional support after the stillbirth of a baby.
Information for parents after a miscarriage
Information developed by the social work team at St George Hospital, Kogarah to provide practical and emotional support to parents after a miscarriage.
COVID-19 symptoms and Testing - Poster
If you have symptoms such as cough, sore/scratchy throat or shortness of breath or unexplained fever, you should be tested for COVID-19. Call your GP or visit a public COVID-19