Kaleidoscope is derived from the Greek words kalos (meaning "beautiful"), eidos ("form or shape") and skopeō ("to look at").

Why Kaleidoscope?  A kaleidoscope, with its bright colours and rapidly changing patterns, captures the essence of childhood. As a health service, Kaleidoscope is about supporting the health needs of Hunter children as they blossom from babies to teenagers.

Kaleidoscope is the colourful umbrella bringing together all children's public health services in the Hunter. 

Extending from the flagship John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, Kaleidoscope also includes children's facilities at hospitals across the region, including Maitland and Muswellbrook, as well as the wide range of community-based services, mental and dental health.

Kaleidoscope, with its bright, easily recognisable logo, makes it easier for families to access the health care their children need.

This website is an important part of Kaleidoscope and will help you learn more about children's health services in the Hunter, where they are located and how to contact them. 

Like the patterns of a Kaleidoscope, all children are individual and have a special beauty. For children in our region who need our health services, we hope this website helps you and your familiy.