Kathryn McGarvey

Change and Transition Lead The Children's Hospital Westmead

Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025

9:10 AM Case Study | Transforming Paediatric Care: Insights from the $619 Million Children's Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment


·      Discover how the new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, set to open in 2025, is integrating cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical care to redefine children’s healthcare in Australia.

·      Learn how the project prioritizes sustainability and innovation, from advanced operating theatres and critical care units to modern patient-centered designs that meet the future needs of families and clinicians.

·      Explore the importance of co-design and community engagement in healthcare development, ensuring the voices of patients, families, and staff shape the design of facilities and services.

·      Understand how the Westmead Health Precinct is setting new benchmarks in healthcare, research, and education by creating one of the world’s largest health precincts, with a focus on collaboration between children’s and adult health services

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kathryn.

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