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Child Health
From before birth through to young adulthood there are a range of health issues that affect our children. The Child Health topic covers many of those issues, from general childhood illnesses, eating and obesity, to accidents and injuries, and particular stages of life, such as teenage independence.
The following sites provide a variety of general information on Child Health issues and government policies:
- Child and Youth Health [South Australia]
- Raising children network: the Australian parenting website [Raising Children Network (RCN)]
Follow the links below to find information on a range of child health issues.
Updated September 2011
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Links to information on the transition from childhood to adolescence and youth, with sections on health issues, including eating well and exercising, support services and mental health.
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Links to information on health issues such as breastfeeding, immunisation, sleeping problems, weight gain and health checks.
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Links to information about blood testing for babies and children.
Child and Youth Support Services
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Links to information on support services, counselling and contacts for children and young people.
Child Care and Parenting Support Services
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Links to information on child care and other services for parents and about parenting.
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Links to information on the stages of development that children go through from babyhood until adolescence.
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Links to information on services to help parents and families with children.
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Links to information on safety issues, prevention and management of injuries to children in particular situations.
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Links to information on diseases and conditions that affect children, such as allergies, asthma, communications disorders, fever, gastroinestinal conditions, immunisation, middle ear infections, maladaptive behaviours, skin diseases, vaccine preventable diseases and worms.
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Links to information on some of the issues that can cause problems for children and support for children and young people who are having problems.
Children, Young People and Obesity
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Links to information about obesity in children and young people.
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Links to information about children´s hospitals and issues for children in hospitals.
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Links to information on issues such as how to encourage children to look after their teeth and prevent dental decay to information on specific dental problems.
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Links to information on everything from how to ensure children get their nutritional requirements through to practical tips on how to encourage fussy eaters.
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Links to information about exercise, sport and fitness for children.
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Links to information about starting school and school related issues such as exams, friendships, and options when it comes time to leave school.
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Links to information and research on mental health issues and services for children
Personal Stories about Parenting
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Links to personal stories about parenting and raising children.
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Links to information on puberty.
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Links to information on issues that affect toddlers and their families, such as toilet training, tantrums and eating habits.
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Links to information for young people on everything from social and survival skills to mental health, eating well and exercising.
