[1] That led to the formation of similar groups in Canada (Canadian Association for Community Care) and Australia.

[3] The newly formed organisation wanted to make the public aware of conditions for children in NSW's hospitals, including deficiencies in standards of care.

The Association was particularly concerned whether parents were allowed to visit freely in hospitals.

Years of debate over the need to consider the emotional as well as physical needs of children in hospital lay behind the formation of the new body.

[4] The standard concluded that treating children and teenagers on mixed wards alongside adults exposed the minors to poor care and mental trauma.