What We Care About

Our Vision: Safe, high quality & equitable healthcare for all children & young people
Our Mission: To accelerate the sharing of excellence & innovation among health services caring for children & young people

CHA’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of children and young people through supporting children’s hospitals and health services to achieve excellence.

We do this through a range of initiatives including benchmarking, networking, and showcasing innovations and advocacy in line with our strategic plan. 

The CHA community is now stronger than ever, with more than 95 Children’s Hospitals and paediatric units across Australia and New Zealand now participating.  Our members collectively represent care for over 67% of children receiving public inpatient care each year.  

Learn more about our priorities and commitment to sector:  

Our priorities

We are led by our members and what is important to them. CHA’s vision & strategic priorities are outlined in our strategic plan developed in consultation with members.   

Our position and advocacy

Together we can make a big difference to optimal health and wellbeing for children, young people and their families, when they need it most.   

CHA is a respected advocate for the paediatric services sector.  

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