Health topic quickview: Child health
A collection of Child health-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
National Antenatal Care Guidelines
27 March 2013
National Evidence-Based Antenatal Care Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Government in collaboration with state and territory governments.
Breastfeeding
27 February 2013
The Australian Government is committed to protecting, promoting, supporting and monitoring breastfeeding throughout Australia.
Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF)
09 February 2012
The Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF) is currently managed by the Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Programs Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing.
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.
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
- 08 Mar 2013Expanded Medicare Healthy Kids Check
- 07 Sep 2011KidsMatter
Publications
- 22 May 2012Brochure - National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children 0-5 Years
- 22 May 2012National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children 0-5 Years: Tips and Ideas
- 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
- 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 2006Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders: guidelines for best practice
- 13 Jul 2006A Review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders
- 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
