Oesophageal atresia research nurses

OARA has funded these positions since late 1996. Lisa Hawley, Jo Brooks and Beverley Weate are the Oesophageal Atresia (OA) nurses at the Royal Children's Hospital and they are based on the Neonatal Unit.

The Oesophageal Atresia Research Nurses currently meet with all new parents of OA/TOF babies at the Royal Children's Hospital.

The OA Nurses continue to provide support and information on the condition. Prior to the baby's discharge from hospital advice is given regarding possible problems that may occur in the future and the signs to look for that may indicate a problem.

The OA Nurses also aim to meet with parents and older children with OA/TOF on any subsequent admissions to the Royal Children's Hospital.

The OA Nurses also refer new families to OARA. With the parent's consent they will arrange for a member of OARA to visit whilst the baby is in hospital or for OARA to contact the family once the baby has been discharged home.

The OA Nurses also updated the Nate Myers Oesophageal Atresia Database.

The OA Nurses are also happy to provide information and support to families who have children with OA/TOF not cared for at The Royal Children's Hospital.

The OA nurses can be contacted on 03 9345 6591, an answering machine is available for you to leave a message as the nurses do not work full-time and may not be working on the day which you call. They will endeavor to call you back as soon as possible.

Parent support & Contact Line:

If you would like a member of OARA to contact you, please phone the OA nurses on 9345 6591 and they will pass your message on to OARA.