Healthcare for your baby
Routine health checks for babies and children
Routine checks with a child health nurse or GP help monitor your baby’s growth, development, stay up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Adding your new baby to Medicare
It's important to add your newborn baby to your Medicare card so they can start to receive free or low-cost healthcare and hospital services.
Child health centres
Your local child health centre offers health checks, immunisations and parenting advice. Find out more about how they can support you and your baby.
Dental care for babies and children
Find out how to look after your baby or child’s teeth, how they develop and when to see a dentist.
Helping kids with medical procedures and hospital stays
Many children are worried by doctors, operations and hospital visits. Learn how to help your child cope with medical procedures and comfort them.
Immunisation and vaccinations for your child
Vaccinations and immunisation protect babies and children. Read more on why and when to vaccinate your child, and about side effects and costs.
Infant health record
Your baby's infant health record is a book that notes details of their health, growth and development. Bring it to all your baby's appointments.
Making a healthcare complaint
A healthcare complaint is a complaint you make when you have a bad experience in the health system. Find out how to make a healthcare complaint here.
Making the most of your pharmacist during pregnancy and parenthood
Pharmacists are professionals who offer a wide range of free health advice. Learn how pharmacists can help you during pregnancy and parenthood.
Medicare and other benefits
A variety of schemes and payments are available to eligible families in Australia to help with the cost of raising children. Learn more here.
Pregnancy and newborn care on a visa in Australia
Are you in Australia on a visa? Find out what pregnancy and newborn care are available and if you may need to pay any costs.
What do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers do?
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers provide culturally safe and appropriate care during and after pregnancy.
What do paediatricians do?
Paediatricians provide care for babies, kids and teenagers. Ask them about childhood illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.
What does a child health nurse do?
Child health nurses can support you with your baby until they are school age. Read about the role of child health nurses and how they can help you.
What does an occupational therapist (OT) do?
Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help people who struggle to perform daily physical activities because of injury, illness or d...
What does your GP do for your baby
A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is trained to deal with all types of health issues. Your baby will have regular check-ups with a GP.