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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA)
Newborn Care Clinic - NSW |
RPA
Newborn Care is the intensive care unit for sick and premature
newborn babies at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. RPA is the
largest maternity hospital in the State of NSW with
approximately 4000 births annually.
In addition to caring for babies when they are in the hospital
the Newborn Care Clinic also runs a high-risk developmental
follow-up program.
Staff report that a significant number of children cared for by
the clinic do not have a book at home, nor do their parents
understand how important it is to read aloud to their children.
Part of the follow-up program focuses on early literacy and
provides a kit for parents to take home including a book; age
related reading tips and information about the importance of
reading from birth.
The Dymocks Literacy Foundation supports the RPA Newborn Care
Clinic by providing books and information about importance of
reading to children from birth. |
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