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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.

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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.

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Physiotherapy advice after pregnancy

When you are pregnant, your body changes. Read about simple exercises and healthy habits to help cope with these changes.

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Support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families deal with a complex set of reasons for why extra support is needed for raising happy, healthy children.

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Preconception health for women

Find out what you can do to improve your fertility and increase your chances of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby.

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Keeping kids strong and healthy

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents on how to raise strong and healthy kids.

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Down Syndrome Health Record App

Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.

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What does a child health nurse do?

A child health nurse supports you once you are home from hospital with a newborn baby. Learn more about their role and how they can help you.

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eHealth support for rural families

Here is a trusted listing of health support resources available online, via video or by the telephone for children and families living in the country areas.

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