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After hours social work is available onsite at The Royal Children's Hospital.
16.30- 0.00
08.00 - 20.00
Ascom 52443
Available from midnight Friday to 8am Saturday and from 8pm – 8am overnight on Saturday and Sunday nights and public holidays.
The service is activated by hospital staff and responds to families who are experiencing acute trauma and crisis.
0.00-08.00 Monday to Thursday