Sydney Children's Hospital Stage 1

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 redevelopment is part of the broader Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, a $1.5 billion investment to transform healthcare, research, and education in NSW.

The $658 million combined project unites the Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 with Australia’s first Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCCC) — merging clinical care, research, and education under one roof.

Inspired by feedback from over 2,000 children, families, carers, and hospital staff, the facility prioritises a comforting, family-friendly atmosphere. Features include private patient bedrooms, warm communal areas, and spaces that feel more like home than hospital.

The inclusion of culturally appropriate gathering areas for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families exemplifies the project’s commitment to inclusive design.

Key new facilities include:

• Children’s Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
• A Medical Short-Stay Unit and Virtual Care Centre
• Neurosciences Centre and hospital command hub
• Inpatient units for medical, surgical, adolescent, sleep, and oncology specialties
• Day and inpatient oncology, including a dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Wet and dry laboratories, training and education suites
• Family amenities such as an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander gathering space, overnight rooms, and kitchenettes
• Integrated drop-off, pharmacy, and public domain improvement

Working alongside John Holland and NSW Health, PKF installed approximately 18,000 m² of specialist wallcoverings and flooring throughout stage 1 of the project.

It’s a privilege for us to play a part in shaping Australia’s future through projects that matter.

At PKF, we take pride in contributing to vital infrastructure that supports our communities — from hospitals and schools to transport hubs and innovation precincts.

Working on transformative projects like the Sydney Children’s Hospital redevelopment is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to help build spaces that will serve generations to come.