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QLD Child Health Service

by emma whitfield

the Child Health service is Queensland's free community health service for babies, children and parents. delivered by Queensland Health (Hospital and Health Services).

need advice now? call:

13 43 25 84 (13 HEALTH)

13 HEALTH — 24/7 phone advice

service

Child Health Service

authority

Queensland Health (Hospital and Health Services)

cost

free through Queensland Health community child health centres

first visit timing

contact from community child health within first 2 weeks, then regular visits through early years

how to book

your hospital refers you to your local community child health centre. you can also self-refer.

visit schedule (QLD)

  1. 1.first contact (1-2 weeks)
  2. 2.6-8 weeks
  3. 3.4 months
  4. 4.6 months
  5. 5.12 months
  6. 6.18 months
  7. 7.2.5-3.5 years

specialist services in QLD

Ellen Barron Family Centre

specialist support for sleep, settling and feeding (Brisbane)

visit website

Parentline

counselling and parenting support 8am-10pm

visit website

good to know

  • QLD's Child Health Service is more clinic-based than home-visit based compared to VIC
  • a Personal Health Record (red book) is issued for QLD — take it to every visit
  • access varies between urban and regional areas; regional areas often rely on GP-led checks

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information sourced from Queensland Health (Hospital and Health Services). 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.