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community child health clinics

Community child health clinics, operated by Queensland Health, provide a very valuable free service for new parents. Clinics are located throughout Queensland. This section broadly describes the services available through Community Child Health around the State. There may be slight variations in the exact services offered from clinic to clinic. Services available include:

an initial health check between birth and 4 weeks of age - visit can take place at a clinic or at your home
regular appointments and check-ups at your chosen clinic
courses in parenting
free childhood immunisation clinics
specialist services when you need some extra help
help and advice over the telephone

All these services are offered free of charge to Queensland residents.

regular check-ups
You will be given your free Queensland Health "Personal Health Record" booklet for your baby in hospital after the birth. This will be your complete history of your child's health and development as well as a vaccination record.

Contact your local clinic as soon as possible after the birth to arrange your initial appointment. Details of how to contact your local clinic are shown further down this page. Ensure that you have your child's 'Personal Health Record' on hand for the appointment. This book should be taken to all appointments with your child health nurse or GP. Always answer the questions for parents in the relevant section prior to your child's health check. Health checks are recommended as follows:

- with your GP within 5-10 days old if baby is discharged from hospital at less than 72hrs old
- an initial assessment with a child health nurse or GP between 0-4 weeks
- subsequent checks at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and older or as recommended by your health care professional

If you wish, you can choose to schedule your baby's initial assessement and regular check-ups with your GP. Charges will depend upon your GP's fee structure and rebates available through Medicare.

parent groups
Parent education sessions are usually run as a course at most child health clinics. Topics covered may include feeding, playgroups, baby massage, development, injury prevention and sleeping and settling. The courses are extremely informative and also offer an excellent way for you to meet other new parents in your area. Many a playgroup has been formed this way. To find out about dates, call your local clinic. Groups are run free of charge and are available to all parents even if you choose to take your child to your GP for your regular check-ups.

comments from a bub hub parent

"My bub is now 4 weeks old, all the nurses in the Hospital tried to get my son to go on the boob, but he only wanted to put in his mouth and play with it, not drink. Then when I went to my first clinic, the nurse there tried. Again no success... She then sent me to DAY STAY. It was wonderful.

I was not aware such a place existed and am sure many new mums and even experienced mums know about what Queensland Health offer. When I got there I was so tired, the nurse just organised me to put bub to bed and then put me to bed for about 2 hours. When we both woke we were so revived it was wonderful. My son would still not go on the boob, but I spent the afternoon talking to the nurse and another mum there and watching 4 videos on feeding, bathing, sleeping etc... I came away from the day with a new look on my baby. He sleeps really well, about 4 - 5 hours at a time. And after going to day stay I am not afraid to let him cry for 5-10 mins. I would try to keep him awake to make him sleep better, but now I know that if he is tired he must go to bed.... Queensland Health - Amazing resources available if you only know they are there."   Jacqui, Brisbane


courses in parenting
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program aims to take the stress out of parenting and make parenting easier by providing practical answers to everyday parenting concerns. It assists parents to build positive relationships with their children. Community Child Health Services offer Triple P courses free of charge at local child health clinics throughout Queensland.

free childhood immunisation clinics
A selected number of clinics offer regular free childhood immunisation clinics. If your usual clinic is not one of the immunisation clinic locations, you are able to take your child to the nearest available location. For more information on childhood immunisations, see the immunisation section of this website.

specialist services
The community child health service may also operate Infant Feeding Support Programs. These clinics offer parents of new babies support and education in parenting skills over a day stay. Appointments are usually made by referral from your child health nurse. Clinics are free of charge.

The Ellen Barron Family Centre also offers a residential centre which is located in the Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Rd, Chermside, Brisbane. The centre provides parenting education and assistance with particular childhood concerns for children under 2 years and their parents. Appointments are made by referral from your child health nurse or Paediatrician. The centre can be contacted on (07) 3139 6500.

Early Feeding Support Clinics
Alderley Child Health Clinic, Shop 4, 24 South Pine Road, Alderley
Kallangur Child Health Centre, 126 School Road, Kallangur

The Early Feeding Support Clinics are "drop in" clinics, open from 9am- 12noon, Monday to Friday (Closed on Public Holidays). Mothers with new babies are eligible to attend for up to two weeks following discharge from hospital. After this period parents are required to make appointments for follow up support and advice at their local child health clinic. The clinics are FREE and are staffed by qualified Child Health Nurses working for the Community Child Health Service, Royal Children's Hospital & Health Service District.

Child Health Line
There is a free 7day-24hr information and advice line staffed by registered nurses.

ph:    (07) 3862 2333
    Tollfree: 1800 177 279 (outside Brisbane Metro area)


clinic locations

Please note that centres have different operating hours and some may not be open daily.

Details of clinic locations throughout Queensland can be found via the Community Child Health Service website or by consulting White Pages under the heading Queensland Health - Community Child Health Service.

For clinics in the Tweed Heads (NSW) region of the Gold Coast, look for Early Childhood Health Centre or Community Health Centre.

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Queensland Health Community Child Health Service
Child Health Line (24hrs)
> ph: (07) 3862 2333
> Tollfree: 1800 177 279 (for callers outside Brisbane Metro area)
> website

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