NT Child and Family Health Service
the CFH service is Northern Territory's free community health service for babies, children and parents. delivered by NT Department of Health.
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NT Parent and Family Support — 24/7 helpline (Parentline NT)
service
Child and Family Health Service
authority
NT Department of Health
cost
free through NT community health
first visit timing
community health nurse visits (frequency varies between urban, regional and remote communities)
how to book
contact your local community health centre. in Darwin and Alice Springs, most centres accept walk-ins and referrals.
visit schedule (NT)
- 1.home or clinic visit (1-2 weeks)
- 2.6 weeks
- 3.4 months
- 4.6 months
- 5.12 months
- 6.18 months
- 7.3-4 years
specialist services in NT
Strong Women, Strong Babies, Strong Culture
culturally-appropriate program in Aboriginal communities
Families as First Teachers (FaFT)
remote early childhood program
good to know
- •NT Child and Family Health service operates in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy and remote communities
- •remote and very remote areas have adapted schedules delivered by Remote Area Nurses
- •the green Personal Health Record book is used across the NT
official source: NT Department of Health
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information sourced from NT Department of Health. clinic locations, appointment systems and visit schedules may be updated — always confirm on the official page. in an emergency always call 000. mini mode is not affiliated with any health service.