Allied health program
The allied health program supports early intervention for children aged birth to 3 years to minimise developmental delays. The program builds the capacity of staff to identify children at risk of developmental delay, and supports staff and parents in promoting child development.
Allied health staff
Allied health staff are:
- speech pathologists who assist with all aspects of communication including speech, language, literacy, signs, symbols and gestures. They can also assist with eating and drinking issues.
- occupational therapists who work with children to improve play, fine and gross motor, concentration and self-regulation skills.
Allied health staff build the skills of centre staff, parents and carers through:
- consultation and training on topics such as sensory processing and strategies for assisting children with behavioural, emotional and sensory regulation, resource development, screening, assessments and programming assistance
- parenting groups, parent consultation, referrals and distribution of resources to assist children with toileting, feeding, play, speech and language skills.
Contact us for more information.
CaFHS Nurse now operating in Port Adelaide
Women's and children's antenatal clinic
Times
Tuesday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Cost
Free.
Additional information
To book an appointment call 1300 368 820.
Family practitioner
Our family practitioner works alongside vulnerable families and children to help them better understand and respond to their child’s needs. They work with parents, our staff and other organisations to help families find relevant services to maintain safe, caring and resilient relationships for child development.
Family practitioners can provide short-term counselling for families to help with:
- domestic violence
- housing
- drug and alcohol problems
- mental health
- follow up and advocacy.
Please contact us if you think you need help from a family practitioner.
Community services
Community health and wellbeing options for South Australian families include:
Child and Family Health Services (CaFHS)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)