Child & Family Health - Western NSW Local Health District

25/09/2025

Research participants wanted!

If you are:
👉 A first-time parent or carer
👉 Looking after a baby less than 1 year old
👉 Living in Australia

The University of Sydney are doing research with parents on how they keep their baby's teeth and weight healthy: https://bit.ly/3IDd2mn

25/09/2025

We want to hear from you! 📢

We are developing our new Strategic Plan 2025-2030 which will help guide our District’s focus, priorities and direction for the next five years, and we would like to get your input and feedback as our next step.

Following extensive consultation with staff, service partners and communities, we have developed a Draft Strategic Framework, which is a big picture guide that will be developed into our final Strategic Plan.

By providing your feedback on the Draft Strategic Framework, you will help us confirm what is important to our communities, identify any gaps and shape actions to strengthen our final Strategic Plan.

You can review the Draft Strategic Framework and take a quick poll, or fill our a short survey to have your say on our Engage platform: https://ow.ly/vHVS50WZb8l

25/09/2025

In response to the current issues around child protection in the media - University of Wollongong in partnership with local early education providers and Wollongong Council are hosting a practical, emotional and empowering presentation that will take you through tools to have body safety conversations that matter, build unshakable trust with children, and spot the red flags before it's too late.

Monday 29th September
UOW Wollongong - Uni Hall

Registration is FREE via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1641814313809?aff=oddtdtcreator Get in quick! Sales close 26th September.

25/09/2025

Your baby’s first 24 hours are an incredibly exciting and heartwarming time - but change can also be overwhelming! 🫶

Here’s a guide on what bub’s first day might look like!

19/09/2025

Pregnancy and parenting can feel isolating and lonely at times – this is especially true if you’re a sole parent.

19/09/2025

Your baby is one of a kind, and so is their skin!👶 At birth, or soon after, they may develop a birthmark.

Birthmarks can be present anywhere on the face or body and vary in shape, colour and size. Most of the time, birthmarks are harmless and some even go away as the child grows.

19/09/2025

11/09/2025

💛 R U OK? Day — Thursday, 11 September 💛
Let’s check in with those we love.

As parents and carers, we’re often the first to notice when something’s not quite right. R U OK? Day reminds us how powerful a simple question can be:
“Are you OK?”

This year, let's make time for those everyday check-ins — with your partner, your child, a friend or neighbour. You don’t need to have all the answers — just being there and listening can make a huge difference.

💬 Start the convo during school drop-off, over dinner, or a quiet cuddle.
📘 Find tips and tools here: www.ruok.org.au

You’ve got this. And support is always here if you need it. 💛
– Your Child & Family Health Team

09/09/2025

Do you know a child who may have FASD?

Check out the common behaviours and features in the way this disability presents and find out: https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/common-behaviours-and-features-children-with-fasd/

08/09/2025

Child Protection Week 7th-13th September

"This year’s theme highlights that while open discussions are crucial, words alone are not enough: we must turn dialogue into meaningful action.

NAPCAN acknowledges that while conversations can raise awareness, challenge harmful norms, and spark new ideas, real change happens when we take steps to create safer environments for children that prevent them from harm.

This year, we are focusing on moving beyond conversations to concrete actions that prevent harm and instead, focussing on strengthening support systems, and empowering communities to actively protect children.

By shifting from conversation to action, we can ensure that every child not only feels heard but also experiences real safety, care, and protection."

https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-theme/