What services are provided?

Child and Family Health Nurses assist parents of children aged 0 - 5 years with aspects of parenting such as:

• Assessment and monitoring of growth and development in young children
• Assistance with feeding and nutrition
• Assistance with settling and sleeping issues
• Provision of education and support to enhance positive and enjoyable parenting
• Provision of information - about child safety, toilet training, behaviour and parenting practices, development, play activities, looking after teeth, immunisation, postnatal depression and adjustment to parenthood.
• Early detection and management of postnatal depression
• Information and referral to local services such as play groups, self help and support groups

We are a free service and offer a first home visit to families with a new baby

Child Health Clinics (Please phone for appointments) - suggested developmental checks:

• 1-4 weeks
• 6-8 weeks
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Locations and contact details

For further details and appointments phone the Child & Family Health Nurse in your area.

Taree Community Health Centre  (Provides clinics at Taree, Wingham, Old Bar and Harrington)
Phone: 6592 9315

Forster Community Health Centre (Provides a Clinic at Forster)
Phone: 6539 6500

Gloucester Community Health Centre (Provides clinics at Gloucester and Stroud)
Phone: 6538 5058

Bulahdelah Community Health Centre
Phone: 4987 9929

Hawks Nest Community Health Centre
Phone: 4997 0186