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Child Health Self Education

Active Kids
A fact sheet on keeping children physically active at different ages and the physical skills children need to develop.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/actkidsj.htm?print&colour&sch
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
ADD and ADHD
Information about ADD and ADHD, including learning difficulties that can be faced with this condition.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=122&id=1644
Children's Youth and Women's Health Service
www.cywhs.sa.gov.au
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: 08 8303 1500
  • Fax : 08 8303 1656
  • Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100
  • Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
Information about the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register and immunisation in Australia.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/aacir.shtml
Australian Government - Medicare Australia
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/
Medicare Australia
GPO Box 9822
in your nearest city in your nearest city 0
  • Phone: 132 011
Autism
Information about autism, including treatment and early intervention.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=2516
My Dr
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
  • Phone: 02 9902 7700
  • Fax: 02 9902 7701
Bronchiolitis
Information about signs and symptoms, treatment and care of children with bronchiolitis.
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=3717
Royal Children's Hospital Victoria
www.rch.org.au
Royal Children's Hospital
Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
  • Phone: 03 9345 5522
Chickenpox
Information about childhood chickenpox including treatment and symptoms.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/chicpoxj.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
Child Abuse and Neglect
Information about the different types of child abuse and what to look for.
http://www.childsafetyaustralia.com.au/community/childabuse/childabuse.htm
Child Safety
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
GPO Box 806
Brisbane QLD 4001
  • Phone: 07 3224 8045
  • Fax: 07 3404 3570
Child Developmental Dealy and Socio - Economic Disadvantage in Australia
http://espace.library.uq.edu.au
Child Obesity
Information about child obesity for adults, professionals, children and youth.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
  • Phone: 02 9391 9000
  • Fax: 02 9391 9101
Children and Hearing Aid Care
Information about caring for a child's hearing aid and what problems to look out for.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3204
My Dr
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
  • Phone: 02 9902 7700
  • Fax: 02 9902 7701
Children's Diet
Information about the right food to feed children for a healthy diet and suggestions for getting children to eat healthy food.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/Childrens_diet_fruit_and_vegetables
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Child Sexual Abuse
Information about child sexual abuse including the signs of child sexual abuse and child protection.
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/child-abuse/sexual.html
Child Safety
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
GPO Box 806
Brisbane QLD 4001
  • Phone: 07 3224 8045
  • Fax: 07 3404 3570
Chronic Childhood Illness
Information for parents on managing the emotional impact of chronic illness for a child.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=304&id=2578
Children's Youth and Women's Health Service
www.cywhs.sa.gov.au
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: 08 8303 1500
  • Fax : 08 8303 1656
  • Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100
  • Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19
Croup
A fact sheet about the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of croup.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/rescrouj.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
Dyslexia Answered
Information about what Dyslexia is and information about other conditions commonly refered to as Dyslexia.
http://www.dyslexiaanswered.com.au/dysl.html
Dyslexia Answered
http://www.dyslexiaanswered.com.au/
Suite 103
8 Clarke St
Crows Nest NSW 2065
  • Phone: 02 9436 3766.
Effects of Child Physical Abuse
Information about the emotional and social impact of physical abuse on children.
http://www.secasa.com.au/index.php/family/11/95/5
South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault
http://www.secasa.com.au/
  • Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292
Grief Reactions Associated with SIDS
Information about common grief reactions of parents associated with SIDS and suggestions on dealing with the grief.
http://www.grieflink.asn.au/sids.html
Grieflink
http://www.grieflink.asn.au
Health Report - Easy Family Eating for Healthy Kids
A comprehensive manual for parents to practise healthy eating at home for their children (PDF file).
www.daa.asn.au/files/DINER/Pfizer_booklet.pdf
Dieticians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.au
1/8 Phipps Close
Deakin ACT 2600
  • Phone: 02 6282 9555
  • Fax: 02 6282 9888
Heart Disorders
Information about heart disorders that can be aquired by children after an illness.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heart_disorders_acquired_children?open
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Helping Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Information about keeping children healthy through diet, exercise and motivation.
http://ambulance.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/mhcs/publications/5700.html
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
  • Phone: 02 9391 9000
  • Fax: 02 9391 9101
Helping Your Adolescent To Lose Weight
Information and suggestions for parents on how to help your adolescent lose weight.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/weight_management_tips-adolescents.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
How To Get Support
Information about the personal impact of child abuse and how to get help.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=2307#top
How to Motivate Kids
Information and suggestions for motivating children to exercise and be active.
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/topics/2102.html
Healthy Kids
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/
Intervention Services for Children with Autism by State
A government directory of intervention services for children with autism and their families in Australia
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-child-autbro-toc~mental-child-autbro-serv
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
  • Phone: 02 6289 1555
  • Fax: 02 6281 6946
  • Freecall: 1800 020 103
Interventions to halt child abuse in Aboriginal communities
Detailed information about strategies being put in place to help stop child abuse in Aboriginal communities and their effectiveness.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/187_04_200807/rin10803_fm.html
Medical Journal of Australia
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
  • Phone: 02 9562 6666
  • Fax: 02 9562 6699
Jaundiced in Babies
A fact sheet with information about the cause, symptoms and treatment of Jaundice in babies.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Jaundice_in_babies?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Key Regional Contacts - Victoria
A list of contacts and services in Victoria for children with a disability.
http://www.acd.org.au/information/keycontactb.htm
Association for Children with a Disability
www.acd.org.au
590 Orrong Road
Armadale
Melbourne Vic 3143
  • Head Office: 03 9500 1232
Knowing Your Child's Eczema
Detailed information about eczema in children, including symptoms and aggravating factors.
http://www.rch.org.au/derm/eczema.cfm?doc_id=4596
Royal Children's Hospital Victoria
www.rch.org.au
Royal Children's Hospital
Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
  • Phone: 03 9345 5522
Learning Disabilites
Information about children and the signs and effect of learning disabilities.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=286&id=1549
Child and Youth Health
www.cyh.com
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: 08 8303 1500
  • Fax: 08 8303 1656
Management and prevention of obesity and its complications in children and adolescents
An PDF article discussing management and prevention of obesity, and providing information on the childhood obesity complications.
www.mja.com.au/public/issues/182_03_070205/bat10421_fm.pdf
Medical Journal of Australia
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
  • Phone: 02 9562 6666
  • Fax: 02 9562 6699
Measles
Information about what measles is and caring for a child who has measles.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=303&id=1857
Child and Youth Health
www.cyh.com
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: 08 8303 1500
  • Fax: 08 8303 1656
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
A fact sheet about Measles, Mumps and Rubella including where to get help.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Measles_mumps_rubella?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Meningitis in Children
A fact sheet that provides information about meningitis in children.
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=226902
Nine MSN Health
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/
Obesity in Children
Information about the causes of obesity in children.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Obesity_in_children?open
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Parenting Support to Help Prevent Abuse
Information about child abuse support and prevention services and the role of parents and families in preventing child abuse.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Parenting_support_to_help_prevent_abuse?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Pneumococcal vaccine and your child
An Information sheet about the pneumococcal vaccine for children and pneumococcal diseases that it aims to prevent.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/pneumococcal_vaccine.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
Preventing and Managing Weight Problems in Kids
Information about keeping children a healthy weight and how to tell if your child has a weight problem.
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=124712
Nine MSN Health
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/
Probiotics and Children with Eczema
A transcript from ABC's Health Report about research done into the benefits of probiotics for children with Eczema.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s1502396.htm
ABC - News Stories
Protecting Children From Abuse
Information about the indicators of different forms of child abuse and informing DOCS about child abuse.
http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/paediatrics/ChildAbuse.html
Medicine Australia
http://www.medicineau.net.au
PO Box 519
Lismore NSW 2480
  • Phone: 02 6622 4453
  • Fax: 02 6622 3185
Recognising Serious Illness in Young Children
Information about signs and symptoms that can affect children with a serious illness.
http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ecconnections/CCCHVol7No1Feb2004.pdf
Royal Children's Hospital Victoria
www.rch.org.au
Royal Children's Hospital
Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
  • Phone: 03 9345 5522
Reporting Child Abuse
Information about how to report child abuse in Queensland, what happens when you do report child abuse and when to report it.
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/child-abuse/report/index.html
Child Safety
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
GPO Box 806
Brisbane QLD 4001
  • Phone: 07 3224 8045
  • Fax: 07 3404 3570
Rheumatic Fever
Information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of rheumatic fever.
http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/disease_index/general/rheumati.htm
Rotavirus
A fact sheet that answers commonly asked questions about rotavirus.
http://www.kidsgastro.com.au/questions.asp
Kidsgastro
http://www.kidsgastro.com.au/
1061 Mountain Highway
Boronia VIC 3155
Rubella
A fact sheet about Rubella (German Measles), including the symptoms and treatment.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Article=2227
My Dr
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
  • Phone: 02 9902 7700
  • Fax: 02 9902 7701
Sids and Kids Bereavement Resources
Resources and pamphlets regarding the loss of a child through SIDS.
http://www.sidsandkids.org/publications.html
Slapped Cheek/Fifth Disease
A fact sheet about the cause symptoms and treatment of slapped cheek or fifth disease.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/slappedj.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
A fact sheet about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including risk factors and getting help.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sudden_infant_death_syndrome_(SIDS)_explained?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Freecall: 1800 126 637
  • Fax: 03 9096 9190
Survivors of Child Sexual Assault
Information about the emotional and social impact of child sexual abuse and how to get help.
http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au/Information%20Sheets/Survivors%20of%20Child%20Sexual%20Assault.htm
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au/
PO Box 555
Drummoyne NSW 2047
  • Phone: 02 9819 7357
  • Counselling: 1800 424 017
  • Fax: 02 9819 6295
Symptoms of Mumps Virus
Information about the symptoms and treatment of mumps.
http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/child/mumps.htm
Medical Online
www.medicalonline.com.au
Tonsillitis
Information about what tonsillitis is and the signs, symptoms and treatment of tonsillitis.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/rescrouj.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
Virtually Healthy - physical activity for children and young people: a community responsibility
A newsletter for schools and parents to promote physical active lifestyles for children and young people (PDF file).
www.chdf.org.au/i-cms_file?page=81/vh36.pdf
Centre for Health Promotion
www.chdf.org.au
Weight Problems in Childhood
Information about identifying and preventing weight problems in childhood.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=302&id=1498
Child and Youth Health
www.cyh.com
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Phone: 08 8303 1500
  • Fax: 08 8303 1656
What Can I do About Childhood Obesity
Information about maintaining a healthy weight and diet for your child.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/adult/what_to_do.html
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
  • Phone: 02 9391 9000
  • Fax: 02 9391 9101
What's For Lunch
Information about healthy lunches for children and food ideas.
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Nutrition_for_all_ages/Children/lunch_ideas_fs.asp
Nutrition Australia
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/
PO Box 71
Oak Flats NSW 2529
Whooping Cough
A fact sheet that answers common questions about whooping cough including the vaccine.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/reswhooj.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
  • Phone: 02 9845 0000
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489
  • Fax: 02 9845 3489