West Moreton Health Services provides two Drop-in Health Clinics per month during the school terms or children 0 to 12yrs. The clinic is in B Block here at LDSS. They are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9am. The Drop-in service is also available at the Laidley Hospital on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th week of the month.
No appointment is necessary for a brief consultation with a Child Health Nurse. Consultations can include:
- Growth and Development checks
- Infant feeding and nutrition information and advice
- Sleep and settling advice
- Opportunities to meet other parents
- Information regarding other services
Afternoon appointments with our Child Health Nurse can be made by calling 1800 607 030.
We encourage parents of young children to make an appointment for 2 and 4 year old developmental checks to ensure children are on track for learning.
A 4yr developmental check typically should consist of:
- Height, weight and BMI including a discussion of eating habits and physical activity.
- An eye check – check for a squint which may cause problems with near and distance vision.
- Hearing test done at the GP practice.
- Dental health check up and dental hygiene advice.
- Toilet habits – nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) and constipation are common in kids and effective management prior to entering school years can save both parents and children considerable distress.
- Checking for known or suspected allergies – consider how the allergy will be managed in a school environment. Do you need an anaphylaxis management plan or advice from a specialist? Sometimes food challenges are done prior to entering school to minimise restrictions on the child and their peers.
- Speech and language development. Communication is an important tool in learning and can affect the relationship between your child and their teacher.
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Behaviour, mood and sleeping patterns
Reference: https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/4-year-healthy-kids-check-and-school-readiness/