My Local Guide traffic light logo The community website about your local area

North West & Northern Sydney


Home page General information Babies and parenting Information on children Information for adults Community Groups Events Information Business Directory & information About My Local Guide Site Map
 » About the Babies        section
 » Pregnancy &        childbirth
 » Shopping with & for        babies
 » Feeding
 » Sleep & settling
 » Health & safety
    » Safety
    » Medical
 » Activities
 » Baby friendly        venues
 » Toddlers
 » Childcare
 » Resources & Links
 » Archive
 
 
WIN a $50 voucher

Subscribe & WIN one of two $50 Coles/ Myer vouchers - regular draws







 
» Contact us

» Free publicity for non-profit groups, such as clubs, teams & charities
 
 
 

Babies - Health & Safety Section: Medical

This section is designed to offer information on local medical services for babies and children, plus some health articles provided by The Chilldren's Hospital at Westmead.

It includes information on Early Childhood Centres & Child & Family nurses; Medical Centres, including some bulk billing medical practices; plus local hospitals and some information on learning first aid.

Use the links below to access the information you require:-

  • NEW: Sex & Baby - a new baby will inevitably have some impact on your sex life. Here Sarah Scheller O'Donnell of My Child magazine explains what to expect before, during and after pregnancy.
  • NEW: Caffeine - Our Favourite Legal Drug - Millions of people around the world drink it: caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee and tea, are the most popular psychoactive drug. Should we be concerned? Includes advice for pregnancy, children & adults.

Immunisation Programme

General Immunisation Programme Information

The Government Immunisation programme for babies, children and adults can be accessed on the Government Immumise Health website.

Maternity Immunisation Allowance is payable to parents in 2 installments. For more information, visit the Centrelink website

Maternity Immunisation Allowance is a non-taxable payment that is usually paid in 2 separate amounts of $122.75 each (as of Jan 2010):

  • the 1st amount is paid for children who meet the immunisation requirements between 18-24 months of age, and
  • the 2nd amount is paid for children who meet the immunisation requirements between 4-5 years of age.

Note: Different rules apply for children adopted from overseas.

This amount is expected to be be increased each year with the cost of living

Back to top »

Home | General | Babies | Children | Adults | Community | Events | Business | Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy | Terms & Conditions
Copyright © 2008-2011 My Local Guide. All rights reserved. My Local Guide and the My Local Guide logo are registered trademarks.
My Local Guide, PO BOX 6244, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155
We protect your privacy