Eastern Suburbs Child & Family Health

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

Info from: https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au/parent-resources/building-communication-skills-in-toddlers-and-pre-schoolers/

18/07/2025

There are an array of Health Professionals who can assist in diagnosis and provide treatment for the management of birth trauma. This guide aims to identify the different types of providers and explain their role in the care of a woman who has experienced physical injury as a result of their birth experience.

For more information on the specialties below, please access the direct link via our page

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets/birth-trauma

PHYSICAL TRAUMA
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Gynaecologist
Obstetrician
OB/GYN
Urogynaecologist
Colorectal Surgeon

PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA
Perinatal Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Social Worker
Mental Health Nurse
Child Health Nurse

We understand that some families go through birth trauma. Our service is here to support you by helping you find the right resources, access the care you need, and begin to enjoy your postnatal journey. You're not alone, and support is available.

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets/birth-trauma

16/07/2025

BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE: 1800 686 268
ABA WEBSITE/LIVE CHAT: www.breastfeeding.asn.au

16/07/2025

New factsheets from Sydney Children’s Hospital!

If you are accessing from your phone and unable to scan the QR codes you can access the Factsheets via https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/factsheets . Direct link available on our Facebook: Eastern Suburbs Child & Family Health

10/07/2025

Clinic schedule from 14th July

10/07/2025

Info from

Karitane have more great resources on sleep and settling on their website

08/07/2025

Information from: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/sleep/settling-routines/bedtime-routines

05/07/2025

2025 National NAIDOC Week

“Poster title
Ancestral Lines
Artist
Jeremy Morgan Worrall
Ancestral Lines is a visual representation of the lines and ties that follow a generation and the songs that come with it.
When I think of the next generation I think towards my Ancestor Lucy Wright, Enoch Wright, Nonie Wright, all the way from my Nanna Audrie to my Mother Vanessa.
When I look back at my mob it helps me see towards the future, it gives me hope and strength knowing what my mob have survived through and accomplished amid adversity.
Each person in the painting depicts a series of lines akin to songlines, that represent what they know, who they were and what they have passed on, the first being that of lore (interpretive), hunting, protecting, and tracking, the second of care, weaving, fishing, and love.
The third is when we see the two combine into one, and the last two take unfinished elements of them all, to show the passing down of knowledge and care.
Above them is the essence of the land they live and protect/care for. It is a depiction of my home the cold skies of Tenterfield with the swirling clouds and giant moon, a place around the fire is where the next Generation find their strength, vision and legacy.”

Image and information from: https://www.naidoc.org.au/

Copyright
Except where otherwise noted, the 2025 NAIDOC Poster is provided under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-N4 4.0). The Poster must be used in its entirety, as supplied. An alternative version using the graphic and text elements is not to be produced. The Poster must be attributed as ‘The 2025 National NAIDOC Poster incorporating the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag (licensed by the Torres Strait Island Council).’

04/07/2025

This JulEYE is a good time to book in your 4 year old’s vision screen before they start school. You can book in through your child’s preschool or call our service on 1300 244 288.
What is StEPS?
The StEPS program is an initiative of NSW Health and offers all 4 year old children free vision screening.

Why would my child need their vision screened?
Children rarely complain of eye problems
Children may not realise they can’t see well
Some children can see well with one eye but have very poor vision in the other eye
Children’s eyes may look OK and parents/carers might think that their child can see well but some children might still have a vision problem
The only way to tell if a child has a vision problem is to have the child’s vision tested one eye at a time.