NSW Government · 2026-11-07

More support for women and families with complex needs in South West Sydney

The NSW Government announced on 7 November 2026 that the BANYAN pilot service at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is providing coordinated maternity, child and family health support for pregnant women and families with complex health or social needs. The service supports needs associated with disability, neurodivergence and/or substance use, with a known midwife providing continuity through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period before care transitions to a child and family nurse. Paediatric allied-health assessment and early intervention are also available. Women may be referred through the hospital’s antenatal clinic or a GP, and the government says self-referral is also available. People seeking help should contact Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital or their GP to confirm eligibility, referral steps and current service availability.