Child, Youth and Family Health Services
Overview
Child, Youth & Family Health Services is a free, community-based service provided to families by qualified health professionals.
This service covers Child and Family health issues, School Based Youth Health Nurse Program, Children’s Community Therapy Service and the Infant Management & Parenting Centre.
Service and information is for families with children aged between birth and 18 years.
Services currently offered include:
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Therapy (occupational, physio, speech and paediatrician) for children with disabilities (CCTS)
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Well babies with a self weigh and general information area
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Information sessions for parents
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Intake officer for information and advice via the phone
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Hospital liaison officer helps to improve the transition between hospital – home - service
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Individual consultations for parents with concerns
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Hearing screening clinic for school aged children
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Immunisation clinics
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Positive Parenting Program (PPP) gives families practical advice on positive approaches to parenting, including behavioural difficulties.
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Family care program for families who require extra support
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IMPS day stay centre / breastfeeding clinic
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School based youth health nurses within the state high schools offer health promotion activities and individual consultations with students
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Early Intervention Specialists (social worker and psychologist) for families with special needs
Child, Youth and Family Health Services which also comprise Children’s Community Therapy Services (CCTS) and Infant Management and Parenting Services (IMPS) are now amalgamated into the one area, making it more user-friendly.
Referral Procedure
Referral to these services depends on the area you wish to access. By contacting Child and Youth Family Health services you will be directed as to the appropriate requirements.
While we do try to cater for the entire family, there may be a service that you require that we are unable to offer. If this is the case, our staff will be able to assist you in finding the right service. For any concerns or questions regarding your families' health and well being, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Details
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Child, Youth and Familty Health Services Children's Community Therapy Service Infant Management and Parenting Service |
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Location |
Kirwan Health Campus 138 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan QLD 4817 |
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Postal Address |
PO Box 1596 Thuringowa Central. 4817 |
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Phone |
+61 7 4799 9000 24 Hour Toll Free Advice line: 1800 177 279 |
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Facsimile |
+61 7 4799 9001 |
Related Links
- Women's and Children's Institute Telephone - 47961450
- Centrelink - 47604131
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program - 47270258
- Townsville Aboriginal and Islanders Services Limited - 4759 4000
- Child and Youth Mental Health - 47790333
- ATODS - 47789677
- Defence Community Organisation -
Ph: (07) 4753 6539
Fax: (07) 4779 0078
Email:dco.townsville@defence.gov.au
- North and West Queensland Primary Health Care-
- Townsville Division of General Practice
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