Child and Family Health Nurses are Registered Nurses with additional specialist qualifications in child and family health.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District provides free services for families caring for infants and children from birth to age 5 years. For information on how to access our services follow this link…………put the link to the How to Access our Services tab (the one on front page beside the CFHNS main tab)

All families with a new baby will be contacted by a Child and Family Health Nurse to offer the 1-4 week health and development check (hyperlink this to the 1-4 week check tab).  

The nurse can provide support, guidance and information for families with children aged 0-5 years on:

– infant/child physical growth and development

– infant/child feeding and nutrition including breastfeeding

-adjustment to parenting

– sleep, crying and settling strategies

– immunisation

-safety

-parent’s wellbeing

– supports and services available in local communities which may include parent groups