Health and development checks in early childhood services The Brighter Beginnings team includes nursing and allied heath staff (occupational therapist and speech pathologist). The Brighter Beginnings team works with Early Learning Centres (Long day care centres and pre-schools) across the…
Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby. It contains all the nutrients required and changes to adapt to your baby’s needs. It is recommended that babies are exclusively breastfed where possible until six months old, when solid foods can…
Central Coast Midwifery Group Practice (CCMGP) offers safe, publicly-funded homebirth to women on the Central Coast. Homebirth is an extension of CCMGP birthplace choices, ensuring continuity of care throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey is provided in the comfort…
Note: All childhood (0-5 year old) immunisation clinics are proceeding as planned. Immunisation clinics are provided at several locations on the Central Coast. Clinics are held on either Tuesdays or Fridays each month. Two Saturday clinics are conducted each month.…
General healthy eating Australian Dietary Guidelines – Eat for Health Provides advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing. Dietitian Association of Australia For up to date nutrition information check out…
Many people experience mental health issues but may not need an admission to hospital or may require ongoing support after discharge from one of the Mental Health Centres. The community mental health services provided by the Central Coast Mental Health Service offer…
The Eating Disorders Outpatient Service helps people with eating disorders, their families and also people who are at risk of developing an eating disorder. Contact 02 4396 5111 Monday through Friday 8.30am to 5 pm. If you or someone you know needs…
A carer is a family member, partner, friend or neighbour who provides daily care and support to a person with a disability, medical condition, mental illness or who are ageing. Carers are unpaid, however are eligible for Centrelink carer payments.…
If you or someone you know needs an emergency response or urgent medical attention call triple zero (000) or go to the closest emergency department. Lifeline Anyone experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline. Available 24/7 Phone: 13 11 14…
Adult Mental Health provides a service for people over the age of 18 years experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems. These services can be provided in the community or in hospital. In the community There are a number of…
