Redbank Medical Centre
At Redbank Medical Centre, we provide a range of health and support services for children and their parents/carers to give every child the best possible start in life.
Some of the bulk billed services we can provide at Redbank Medical Centre include:
Health Assessments
Growth & development
Hearing & vision
Health assessment aims at identifying and growth and developments issues at early stages as early intervention can make huge difference.
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For more information:
child health record book given to mother at birth of child advises parents when to see doctor or child health nurse for routine health checks after birth.
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Early signs of hearing loss:
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speech and language delay
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do not respond to his/her name consistently
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speaking with a loud voice
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a lack of attention to sounds and what is being said
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a history of ear infections
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does not startle to loud sounds
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For more information:
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Common childhood illnesses
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Diarrhoea
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Fever
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Respiratory tract infections
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Child hood asthma diagnosis and management planning
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Food allergies
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Headaches
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Gait problems and joint issues
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Urinary tract infections .
Childhood behavioural concerns
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Screening for Autism,
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Sleep issues,
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Parents concern about ADHD,
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School refusal issues,
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Learning disorder screening.
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Immunisation
The Child Protection Act 1999 requires certain doctors, referred to as ‘mandatory reporters’, to make a report to Child Safety, if they form a reasonable suspicion that a child has suffered, is suffering or is at an unacceptable risk of suffering significant harm caused by physical or sexual abuse, and may not have a parent able and willing to protect them.
Child abuse and neglect
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Australian Childhood Foundation – Mums, Dads and Carers
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Headspace – Family