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Child and Family Health Nursing Services

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

External page link Australian Breastfeeding Association

External page link Breastfeeding Basics: From Positions to Schedules | Karitane

External page link Raising Children Network: Introducing solids

External page link Karitane: 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

External page link Tresillian

External page link Karitane

External page link Karitane parenting videos and brochures

External page link Raising Children Network: Babies sleep

Child behaviour

External page link Karitane toddler behaviour

External page link Triple P – Free parenting courses

External page link Tuning in to kids parenting programs

External page link What is The Circle of Security?

External page link Raising Children Network: Toddler behaviour 

External page link Raising Children: Preschooler behaviour 

Adjustment to parenting, postnatal depression and anxiety

External page link PANDA

External page link Beyond Blue

External page link Cope: Centre of perinatal excellence

External page link Giget Foundation

External page link Lifeline

External page link Mental Health Line

External page link Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline – PND | ForWhen

External page link 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.

Resources

External page link The importance of the First 2000 Days of Life

External page link Building brains and bodies videos

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