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Obesity in children

An estimated 25% of children and adolescents in Australia are overweight. Read more to find out which children and teenagers are at risk of being obese.

Children and sleep

Trusted information about children and sleep from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on sleep tips and sleep terrors.

Children's hospitals

Links to trusted information about children's hospitals.

Children's feet

Caring for children's feet starts from birth. Learn how to look after your child's feet, keep them in tiptop condition and start them off on the right foot.

Children's medicines

Trusted information on medicine for children including common painkillers, antibiotics, dosages to give, and what to do when there is a bad reaction.

Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.

Anxiety in children

Anxiety is a normal part of life that can sometimes affect children. Learn more about the signs of anxiety in children and how to help them.

Back to school health tips

Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.

Diarrhoea and vomiting in children

Trusted information on diarrhoea and vomiting in children and babies including causes and treatments, plus where to get more help and support.

Fever and high temperatures in children

Fevers are quite common in young children and usually they are mild. Find out how to deal with fever and high temperatures in children here.

Constipation in children

Constipation in kids is quite common, but usually doesn’t have a serious cause. There are plenty of things you can do to help if your child gets constipated.