CaFHS
*Child Health Appointments + Referrals Available By Phone*
Our nurses will be available for families with children from birth to 5 years for:
- health checks
- weigh and measure
- breast feeding help
- feeding, settling, behaviour
- parenting support and up-to-date information.
Cost
This service is free.
What to bring
Your child's blue book.
Additional information
Drop in or make a time that suits you by calling 1300 733 606.
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)