Support available for parents and children

18 January 2010

The Wee Waa Community Hospital is now holding Child and Family Health Service clinics every Tuesday at the Community Health Centre.

The service is staffed by health professionals who specialise in child and family health issues and provides support and assistance in caring for babies and young children.

The service also provides a first home visit to new mothers in the Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Gwabegar and Pilliga region.

“We offer a free community service that offers health and development checks, support, education and helpful tips, as well as information on developmental stages of babies and young children, and parenting and family issues,” Helen Haire, the Child and Family Health Nurse said.

The Child and Family Health Nurse is also able to:
• Spend time supporting and listening to parents
• Provide information about other services and groups available in the local area
• Provide support for breastfeeding
• Talk with parents about any concerns they have, support them and refer them to other services where appropriate.

Clinics are now held in the following locations:

Wee Waa
Every Tuesday at the Community Health Centre
9am – 11am, by appointment
Ph: 6795 0447 or 6795 0400
11am – 1pm, no appointment required

Burren
Once a month on a Monday at the Burren playgroup
10am – midday, or by appointment at the Burren CWA Rooms
Ph: 6795 0400

Gwabegar
Once a month by appointment.
Ph: 6795 0447 or 6795 0400

Pilliga
Once a month on a Wednesday, by appointment at the Community Transaction Centre.

(Ref: HNE-2134)

Contact: Carisa Green

Phone: (02) 6767 7135