The Child and Family Health Nursing Service can be accessed by families with children from birth to five years. Our nurses provide support, education and advice to parents and carers to promote and assess children’s physical growth and brain development in line with every child’s My Personal Health Record also known as the Blue Book.
The Blue Book contains important information about children’s development as well a list of useful contacts and websites.
Child and Family Health Nurses also support the health and wellbeing of parents, carers and the family unit.
Operating hours
The service operates from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 4pm (closed on public holidays).
Contact us
For all enquiries, to book a clinic appointment, to book into a Parent Group or to speak with a Child and Family Health Nurse call our intake line on:
0429 070 468
Our service is free as part of the NSW Public Health Service.
Child & Family Health Nursing Clinic Locations
Child and Family Health Nursing Intake Line: 0429 070 468
Erina
Erina Community Health Centre
169 The Entrance Rd, Erina, 2250
Phone: 02 4367 9600
Gosford
The Gateway Centre
Level 1, 237 Mann St, Gosford, 2250
Phone: 02 4328 7900
Kincumber
Kincumber Community Health Centre
20 Kincumber St, Kincumber, 2251
Phone: 02 4323 8800
Lake Haven
Lake Haven Community Health Centre
3 Stratford Ave, Lake Haven, 2263
Phone: 02 4393 7777
Long Jetty
Long Jetty Community Health Centre
64 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale, 2261
Phone: 02 4336 7800
Mangrove Mountain
Mangrove Mountain Community Health Centre
13 Nurses Road, Mangrove Mountain, 2250
Phone: 02 4328 7900
Woy Woy
Woy Woy Community Health Centre
Cnr Kathleen St & Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy, 2256
Phone: 02 4344 8432
Breastfeeding Support
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 be introduced. Breastfeeding can be continued for as long as the mother and child desire.
Breastfeeding is a normal physiological process, however it is a skill that needs practice. The Breastfeeding Support Clinic allows you to access the support of our Child and Family Health Nurses to learn about breastfeeding, seek support with common concerns and check your baby’s weight.
No appointment is needed but please allow enough time for our nurses to observe and support you with your feeding journey. Partners and support people are welcome to attend.
Please bring your child’s Blue Book.
Breastfeeding Support Clinic
*All Child and Family Health Clinics are closed on Public Holidays
Erina – Monday 9:00am to- 11:30am.
Kincumber – Tuesday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Long Jetty – Tuesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Woy Woy – Thursday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Lake Haven – Thursday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Gosford – Friday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Helpful links
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding Basics: From Positions to Schedules | Karitane
Raising Children Network: Introducing solids
Drop-In Clinics
The Child and Family Health Nursing Service offers an opportunity for parents and care givers to speak with a Child and Family Health Nurse without an appointment.
Drop-in clinics are brief consultations and can be used for concerns or questions, weight review of an infant or for general advice and support.
Please note, developmental ‘Blue Book’ checks are unable to be completed at the drop-in clinics and require a scheduled clinic appointment.
Please bring your child’s ‘Blue Book’.
*All Child and Family Health Clinics are closed on Public Holidays
Gosford – Monday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Wyong Central – Tuesday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Lake Haven – Wednesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Long Jetty -Wednesday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Kincumber – Wednesday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Woy Woy – Wednesday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Mangrove Mountain – Thursday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Erina – Friday 9:00am to 11:30am.
Clinic Appointments
A clinic appointment can be booked by a parent or carer to have their child’s health and development Blue Book check completed, to discuss any concerns or questions, or to seek support, advice or education.
In your child’s Blue Book, there is a list of key ages for health and development checks – see below. At these appointments, a Child and Family Health Nurse will review the ‘Learn the signs, act early’ checklist with you, discuss any concerns or questions you may have, complete an examination of your child and will check on your wellbeing.
- 1 – 4 weeks
- 6 – 8 weeks
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
We can refer your child to other services as needed after undertaking an assessment e.g. physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy.
To arrange an appointment please call our intake line on:
0429 070 468
Please bring your child’s ‘Blue Book’.
Helpful links
Sleep and settling
Karitane parenting videos and brochures
Raising Children Network: Babies sleep
Child behaviour
Triple P – Free parenting courses
Tuning in to kids parenting programs
What is The Circle of Security?
Raising Children Network: Toddler behaviour
Raising Children: Preschooler behaviour
Adjustment to parenting, postnatal depression and anxiety
Cope: Centre of perinatal excellence
Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline – PND | ForWhen
Perinatal Mental Health Support & Research | PIRI
Parent Groups
Our parenting groups provide an opportunity to engage with other parents and carers with babies of a similar age. You are welcome to join whether your baby is your first or subsequent child. Face-to-face groups are held at your local clinic.
You can register your interest to attend groups by phoning our intake line on:
0429 070 468
Please bring along nappies, a blanket or playmat for your baby to lay on, toys and anything required to feed your baby.
Newborn
These sessions provide education and support to help parents and carers build their parenting confidence through greater understanding of babies’ cues, sleep, feeding and development.
Sessions run for 2 hours over a 3-week period.
4 – 7 months
Around 4 – 7 months of age your baby begins to rapidly gain new skills. Your Child and Family Health Nurse can guide you through topics including the introduction of solids, teething, development, safety and sleep.
Sessions run for 2-hour sessions over 2 weeks.