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Babies and early childhood health

Newborn bloodspot screening

Identifies babies at risk of developing serious rare conditions, allowing for early intervention.

Baby and early childhood health issues and concerns

Early childhood health information including nutrition, keeping baby safe, safe sleeping and teething.

Early childhood developmental milestones

Keeping track of your child's developmental milestones.

Child and baby health clinics

How to access newborn drop-in services and child health clinics.

Child health phone support

Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) from 6:30am to 11pm every day to speak with a Child Health Nurse for the cost of a local call.