Health topic quickview: Child health
A collection of Child health-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
Child Health
12 January 2012
A good start in life is important to the health and wellbeing of children. This page outlines many of the activities being undertaken to enhance child health and wellbeing.
National Antenatal Care Guidelines
30 June 2011
National Evidence-Based Antenatal Care Guidelines are currently being developed by the Australian Government in collaboration with state and territory governments.
Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF)
25 February 2011
The Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF) is currently managed by the Healthy Living Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing.
Breastfeeding
13 May 2010
The Australian Government is committed to protecting, promoting, supporting and monitoring breastfeeding throughout Australia.
Promoting Healthy Weight
25 September 2009
Promoting healthy weight focuses on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. In Australia, the 2007-08 National Health Survey showed that some 61% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight or obese, with 25% of these classified as obese.
Maternal and Infant Health
19 November 2008
This section of the website outlines some of the major activities which are being undertaken by the Australian Government towards improving maternal and infant health.
Youth Health
03 December 2007
Overview of the health of Australia's young people.
Program/Initiatives
- 07 Sep 2011KidsMatter
- 07 Sep 2011Early Intervention Services for Parents, Children and Young People
Publications
- 30 May 2011Models of collaborative care for children and youth (0-25 years)
- 16 Aug 20102009/10 Update to the early childhood and parenting services scoping study
- 01 Aug 2010Tips for parents: kids 5-11
- 01 Aug 2010Tips for parents: kids 1-4
- 25 May 2008Progress of the Northern Territory Emergency Response Child Health Check Initiative: Health Conditions and Referrals
- 26 Mar 2008Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
- 10 Aug 2007Early childhood and parenting services scoping study
- 13 Jul 2006A Review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders
- 13 Jul 2006Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders: guidelines for best practice
- 01 Mar 2004Supporting parents and families: the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
- 01 Sep 2001Challenging behaviours
- 01 Oct 2000Mental health of young people in Australia
