Kindergarten (kindy) is a part-time educational program for children in the year before Prep
A library is **a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use** by its members.
A playgroup is a regular and relaxed meeting for groups of young children who haven't yet started school and their parents or caregivers.
Members of parents' groups often forge long-term friendships while gaining valuable support and information.
Childcare centres provide regular full-time or part-time care, in places specially designed for children from birth to five years.
Primary school, is a place for children to lear. Year levels fo from prep to year 6. Generally children between 5 and 11 years old will go to primary school.
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.
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 are a site where many health professionals act as a team and treat people who are very ill or injured.
Maternal Child Health Nurses work in partnership with families to care for babies and young children until they start school.
A midwife is someone whose job involves helping people give birth to babies.
A chemist or pharmacy is a store or part of a store in which drugs and medicines are prepared and sold.
Audiologists evaluate, diagnose and treat children and adults with hearing loss and balance disorders.
A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional that assesses, diagnoses, treats and works to prevent disease and disability through movement and exercise.
Occupational therapists help people to overcome various limitations so that they can live more independent lives.
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.
A paediatrician is a specialist doctor who improves the health of children and young people.
Optometrists are healthcare professionals who diagnose, test and correct vision problems.
Podiatrists assess, diagnose, treat and manage conditions of the feet and legs. Healthy feet are important for everyone.
Dietitians offer advice on food and nutrition to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
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 (therapists) work with people of all ages who have communication or swallowing difficulties
Specialist disability support services help people with disability participate fully in daily life.
Services, cooperatives, networks and gathering places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A childrens counsellor is a mental health professional who specialises in helping children and adolescents overcome social, emotional and psychological issues.
**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.**
Services
Audiologists
Children’s centres
Chiropractors
Counsellers
Dentists
Dieticians and nutritionists
Disability services
Doctors
Hospitals
Kindergartens
Kinesiologist
Maternal child health nurses
Medical clinics
Midwives and nurses
Nurses on call
Occupational therapists
Optometrists
Paediatricians
Physiotherapists
Playgroups
Podiatrists
Psychologists
Speech pathologists
FamilyAssist is a Latrobe Health Innovation Zone initiative funded by the State Government.
The Latrobe Health Assembly respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Original Custodians of the land we walk on today – the land of the Braiakaulung people of the Gunaikurnai nation and passes on respect to their elders past and present, future and emerging.