SA Child and Family Health Service
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)
- 1.1-4 weeks (universal contact)
- 2.6-8 weeks
- 3.6 months
- 4.12 months
- 5.18-24 months
- 6.preschool age
specialist services in SA
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
official source: Women's and Children's Health Network
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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.