Some of the bulk billed services we can provide at Redbank Medical Centre include:
Health Assessments
Health assessment aims at identifying and growth and developments issues at early stages as early intervention can make huge difference.
For more information: Health assessments
Growth & development
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.
Hearing & vision
Early signs of hearing loss:
- Speech and language delay.
- Do not respond to his/her name consistently.
- Speaking with a loud voice.
- A lack of attention to sounds and what is being said.
- A history of ear infections.
- Does not startle to loud sounds.
For more information:
Common childhood illnesses
Childhood behavioral concerns
- Screening for Autism, tonyattwood, autismqld.
- Sleep issues.
- Parents concern about ADHD, Brisbane Specialist Suites, Bowen Hills Psychology, Thoughtful Health.
- Bed wetting, Mater physiotherapy for bed wetting.
- School refusal issues.
- Learning disorder screening.
Immunisation
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Child abuse and neglect
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.
Help resources
- Australian Childhood Foundation – Mums, Dads and Carers.
- Family Relationships Online:
- Headspace – Family.
- Raising Children Network.
