Childcare & Education
Kindergartens
Kindergarten (kindy) is a part-time educational program for children in the year before Prep.
Libraries
A library is a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use by its members.
Playgroups
A playgroup is a regular and relaxed meeting for groups of young children who haven't yet started school and their parents or caregivers.
Parents Groups
Members of parents' groups often forge long-term friendships while gaining valuable support and information.
Early Learning Children's Centre's
Childcare centres provide regular full-time or part-time care, in places specially designed for children from birth to five years.
Primary Schools
Primary school, is a place for children to learn. Year levels from prep to year 6. Generally children between 5 and 11 years old will go to primary school.
General
Medical Centres
Medical centre’s are site where many doctors, nurses and other health professionals can treat general medical issues, diagnose conditions, perform minor surgical procedures and ‘refer’ patients for specialised treatment.
Doctors (General Practitioners)
A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is also qualified in general medical practice. GPs are often the first point of contact for someone, of any age, who feels sick or has a health concern.
Hospitals
Hospitals are a site where many health professionals act as a team and treat people who are very ill or injured.
Maternal Child Health Nurses
Maternal Child Health Nurses work in partnership with families to care for babies and young children until they start school.
Midwives & Nurses
A midwife is someone whose job involves helping people give birth to babies.
Chemists
A chemist or pharmacy is a store or part of a store in which drugs and medicines are prepared and sold.
Specialists
Audiologists
Audiologists evaluate, diagnose and treat children and adults with hearing loss and balance disorders.
Physiotherapists
A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional that assesses, diagnoses, treats and works to prevent disease and disability through movement and exercise.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists help people to overcome various limitations so that they can live more independent lives.
Dentists
A dentist diagnoses and treats diseases of the teeth and the mouth. They clean your teeth, remove teeth, remove tooth decay, fill your teeth, treat gum disease and provide education on how to care for your teeth and mouth.
Paediatricians
A paediatrician is a specialist doctor who improves the health of children and young people.
Optometrists
Optometrists are healthcare professionals who diagnose, test and correct vision problems.
Podiatrists
Podiatrists assess, diagnose, treat and manage conditions of the feet and legs. Healthy feet are important for everyone.
Dietitians & Nutritionists
Dietitians offer advice on food and nutrition to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Psychologists
Psychologists are educated in the science of how people feel, behave and react. They provide help with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and eating disorders.
Speech Pathologists
Speech pathologists (therapists) work with people of all ages who have communication or swallowing difficulties.
Wellbeing
Disability Services
Specialist disability support services help people with disability participate fully in daily life.
Aboriginal Services
Services, cooperatives, networks and gathering places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Counsellors
A children's counsellor is a mental health professional who specialises in helping children and adolescents overcome social, emotional and psychological issues.
Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood Houses are the heart of our communities. They bring people together to connect, learn and contribute to their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.
After Hours
On Call Services
On call services are phone support services that can be called for guidance usually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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