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SA Child and Family Health Service

by emma whitfield

the CaFHS service is South Australia's free community health service for babies, children and parents. delivered by Women's and Children's Health Network.

need advice now? call:

1300 364 100

Parent Helpline — 7:15am-9pm, 7 days

service

Child and Family Health Service

authority

Women's and Children's Health Network

cost

free through CaFHS

first visit timing

universal contact at 1-4 weeks, then key ages and stages visits

how to book

your birthing hospital refers you to CaFHS. or call CaFHS directly on 1300 733 606.

visit schedule (SA)

  1. 1.1-4 weeks (universal contact)
  2. 2.6-8 weeks
  3. 3.6 months
  4. 4.12 months
  5. 5.18-24 months
  6. 6.preschool age

specialist services in SA

Torrens House

residential parenting support for sleep, settling and feeding

visit website

Helen Mayo House

perinatal mental health specialist unit

good to know

  • CaFHS runs a mix of clinics (metropolitan Adelaide) and outreach (regional)
  • a Blue Book (Personal Health Record) is issued — take it to every CaFHS visit
  • the Parenting SA website and YouTube channel are state-funded, free evidence-based parenting resources

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information sourced from Women's and Children's Health Network. 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.