Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment.

Playgroups are set up and run by parents and caregivers, with children choosing from a range of activities set up to meet their varying needs. Activities at playgroup may include:

*Music and singing
*Imaginative play
*Outdoor and free play
*Art and craft activities
*Outings.

No child is too young for playgroup. All children from 0-5 years, including babies, love new experiences and benefit from developing sensory, social and communication skills through activities at playgroup.

Playgroup SA Inc

Playgroup SA is a non-profit, community based organisation which is committed to providing quality services to families with young children throughout South Australia. Our vision is to create the opportunity for every child to learn through quality play experiences while supporting their families/carers in their role as primary educators.

Reception is staffed Monday to friday 9am - 5pm. Jessica Webster is a clinically trained Psychologist offering a service for people who are experiencing depression or anxiety either during or after pregnancy, or in relation to infertility. Support is also available to parents and older children. You can exoect to learn practical problem-solving skills and coping strategies, and to receive information on attachment and child development. By colloborating with other health professionals, Jessica ensures the best possible outcome for her clients:

Webster Jessica - Psychologist

Psychologist with clinical training. Special interest in perinatal depression and anxiety, parenting and childhood issues. Experience in working with children, adolescents and adults

The hospital is committed to supporting women wishing to breast feed their newborn baby. We offer ongoing support after discharge in our Breast Feeding Unit.
The Unit is staffed by lactation consultants who have extensive experience working with breastfeeding women.The service is for women with newborn babies born at the Women's and Children's Hospital up to 4 weeks of age; older babies are referred to community services such as Child and Family Health.

The unit is located within the Postnatal Ward and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment only.

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Women's and Children's Hospital

'Lively Eaters' is a private allied health practice which specialises in feeding and eating difficulties in children from birth through the early school years. We have family focussed clinics in both Adelaide (SA) and Rockhampton (QLD).  Underlying our practice is the philosophy that feeding an infant/child is one of a parent's most important jobs and a central component of the parent-infant/child relationship. Feeding/eating is so much more than 'putting food in the mouth, chewing and swallowing' and there are many physical and emotional aspects to consider.

Lively Eaters Feeding Services

Multi-disciplinary allied health practice specialising in infant and paediatric feeding difficulties (speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, paediatrics, infant mental health worker). Inpatient intensive therapy options also available for babies and children with more complex needs including tube weaning and fussy feeders.

Early parenting services support parents from pregnancy until their child is four years old.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti - Wakefield Street

The Child and Family Health Service provides free health checks for children at key developmental ages of 2-4 weeks (at the home or clinic), 6-9 months, 18 months, 2 and a half years, pre-school health checks, immunisation, comprehensive developmental assessment and counselling, and referral for infants and children who would benefit from early intervention. See website link for further information: EntryProcedures Children can also be seen at any age when parents have concerns, questions or issues. A toll free number 1300 733 606 directs parents to their nearest Child and Family Health Centre. Please bring your Personal Health Record (Blue Book) with you to the clinic

Child And Family Health Service - Health Checks For Children

The Women's and Children's Health Network promotes the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families across South Australia by providing support to parents in areas of parenting, health services for infants, children and young people, support for families and children with additional needs, up-to-date health information for parents, children and young people.

Torrens House is a residential unit for families with babies aged from birth up to 12 months who require additional assistance with feeding, settling and sleeping issues. Care is provided by nursing staff, part-time medical officers, a mental health nurse and social worker. See website links for further information: EntryProcedures Referral is required from a child health nurse. Attendance at a Day Service Clinic (either 1/2 or full day) is preferred before referral to Torrens House where possible. Often issues can be resolved by attending a Day Service Clinic. If still necessary, your Child and Family Health Service nurse will forward your referral to Torrens House and will keep in touch with you before and after your admission

Child And Family Health Service - Torrens House

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Universal Contact offers an initial visit in the home by a nurse soon after birth for every child born in South Australia. It enables early identification of family and child development issues, leading to the possibility of earlier intervention and problem prevention. See website links for further information available: EntryProcedures Family Home Visiting provides ongoing home visits and support to eligible families over a two year period. Nurses are supported by a multidisciplinary team including social workers, psychologists, family support co-ordinators and Aboriginal cultural consultants: WaitingListDetails Following the birth of a baby, families in South Australia are offered the service by a Child and Family Health nurse. The service enables the family, child development and heath issues to be identified early and to promote optimal development through early access to child health services, parenting information and support pathways for families

Child And Family Health Service - Universal Contact Visit And Home Visiting Program

Child and Family Health Services e.g. home visiting, health checks (pre-school, medical assessments, immunisation), hearing assessment, family and baby program and parent education.

Child And Family Health Service - Aboriginal Cultural Consultants

Our lactation consultants and experienced midwives hold a 1 1/2 – 2 hour information session that can be attended from 32 weeks of pregnancy.  Please call to check program availability and times.  Bookings are essential.

North Eastern Community Hospital

North Eastern Community Hospital, Campbelltown is a not-for-profit community owned private hospital and nursing home facility situated at Campbelltown 10 km north east of the city of Adelaide. The complex accommodates 44 acute beds, 8 Day beds and a Nursing Home of 84 high care licensed beds.

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