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Babies, Infants & Toddlers
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Parenting Support Resources & Links
Know where to get information, advice and support on topics related to your child's health, development and wellbeing.
Joining a parent group or playgroup with your child can help build a support network of those with a similar experience. Find a local parent group or playgroup.
1 – 4 week check
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H-B-Vax II or Engerix B (IM) Vaccine for Hepatitis B
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feeding your baby – including breastfeeding
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safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)
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immunisations
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safety
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growth.
4 month immunisations
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Infanrix Hexa (IM) Vaccine for Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, polio
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Prevenar 13 (IM) Vaccine for Pneumococcal
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Rotarix (Oral) for Rotavirus
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Bexsero (IM) Vaccine for Meningococcal B (Aboriginal children only)
12 month check
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Nimenrix (IM) Vaccine for Meningococcal ACWY
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Prevenar 13 (IM) Vaccine for Pneumococcal
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MMR II or Priorix (IM or SC) Vaccine for Measles, mumps, rubella
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Bexsero (IM) Vaccine for Meningococcal B (Aboriginal children only)
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healthy eating for families/encouraging active play
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how to take care of your child's teeth
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safety
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how to be sun smart
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sleep
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growth.
2 Year Check
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healthy eating for families/encouraging active play
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taking care of your child’s teeth
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how to be sun smart
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sleep
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growth.
4 Year Check
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Infanrix-IPV or Quadracel (IM) Vaccine for Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio
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a hearing check
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a vision test – Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS). For more information see page 114.
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a physical (height and weight) check
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an assessment of oral health
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questions about your child’s development and emotional wellbeing from the My development checklist
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a check of your child’s immunisation status
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Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register, which is required for school enrolment
6 – 8 week check
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Infanrix Hexa (IM) Vaccine for Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, polio
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Prevenar 13 (IM) Vaccine for Pneumococcal
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Bexsero (IM) Vaccine for Meningococcal B (Aboriginal1 children only)
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Rotarix (Oral) Vaccine for Rotavirus
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Vaccinations - the first scheduled vaccinations start at 6 weeks of age to protect against serious preventable diseases, including whooping cough (pertussis) and pneumococcal
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Safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy(SUDI)
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feeding your baby (including breastfeeding)
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how to be sun smart
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growth.
6 month check
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Infanrix Hexa (IM) Vaccine for Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, polio
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Safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy(SUDI)
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helping your baby to eat healthily
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how to take care of your child's teeth
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safety
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how to be sun smart
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sleep
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growth.
18 month check
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Infanrix or Tripacel (IM) Vaccine for Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
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Priorix Tetra or Proquad (IM or SC) Vaccine for Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
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ACT-HIB (IM or SC) Vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae type b
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healthy eating for families/encouraging active play
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taking care of your child’s teeth
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how to be sun smart
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sleep
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growth.
3 Year Check
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healthy eating for families
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immunisations
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taking care of your child’s teeth
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how to be sun smart
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growth.
Websites & Resources
The NSW Health website provides access to a range of resources and information on child health and development under Public / Children and Families.
Raisingchildren.net.au provides free, reliable, accessible information to help families grow and thrive together. It’s supported by the Australian Government, reviewed by experts and non-commercial. Full of easy-to-understand articles, videos and resources, raisingchildren.net.au is the complete Australian resource for expectant parents and those parenting newborns to teens.
The Bright Tomorrows website provides practical tools and tips to support children’s health, development and learning.
These hospitals have a range of online fact sheets on children’s health issues.
AWCH is a peak organisation that advocates for the needs of children, young people and families within the health care system in Australia.
Healthdirect Australia is a free 24-hour telephone health advice and information service.
Breastfeeding support and information are available from Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers via the Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 268. Mums can get together at local groups for friendship, sharing of parenting experiences and face-to-face breastfeeding support. Expert breastfeeding information and links to all ABA services can be found at the above website address.
Resourcing Parents have produced a range of resources for parents to provide advice and information on the social, emotional and intellectual development of your child:
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• An easy-to-read and colourful series of booklets help Aboriginal families, parents and carers with parenting tips and family information to help grow strong healthy kids.
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• The Love, talk, sing, read, play child development flipchart contains ideas to support your child’s early development. It has been translated into four major community languages.
Kidsafe NSW is dedicated to reducing the number and severity of unintentional child injuries through promoting child safety. Their website has information about current news and events, fact sheets, resources and program information to help keep children safe
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) will keep track of your child’s immunisation history. All children enrolled in Medicare are automatically included on the AIR
Find information about NSW Government programs and services available to support people to eat healthily and be more active. Some useful resources for parents and carers include:
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• Starting Family Foods – Introducing your baby to solid foods brochure
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• Caring for Children – Birth to 5 years (Food, Nutrition and Learning Experiences)
Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from serious preventable diseases. All vaccines given to Australian children are carefully tested to ensure they are safe and effective. Children should be vaccinated as close as possible to the scheduled milestones on the NSW Immunisation Schedule to provide the earliest possible protection.
