Children Health Check
Children’s Health Checks play an important role in monitoring a child’s development and developmental milestones. WCFM provide Healthy Kids Checks for 3-4-year-olds, so as to gather a child’s health information and identify any potential health issues. Healthy Kids Checks assess a child’s height and weight, eyesight, hearing, oral health, toilet habits, eating habits, motor skills, and speech and language development. Our clinic nurse can also provide childhood immunizations as per the Australian Immunisation schedule.
At WCFM, we provide comprehensive Healthy Kids Checks for children aged 3–4 years, designed to collect important health information and ensure your child is meeting expected developmental milestones. These checks allow our GPs and nurses to identify areas where additional support may be beneficial and offer guidance to parents in nurturing their child’s development.
Our Children’s Health Check Services Include
When should my child have their first health check?
Healthy Kids Checks are recommended for children between 3 and 4 years old, but younger children may also have regular developmental reviews during standard GP visits.
How long does a Children’s Health Check take?
A full assessment generally takes 20–40 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and the complexity of the check.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Please bring your child’s Blue Book/health record, immunisation history, and information about any concerns you may have noticed.
What if a developmental concern is identified?
If any concerns arise, your GP will discuss next steps and arrange referrals to the appropriate specialists or early intervention services.
Are childhood immunisations given during the same visit?
Yes, immunisations can be administered during the same appointment if your child is due for their scheduled vaccines.