Our work related to children's health

Medicare Mental Health can help you find the care that is right for you. Whether that’s through the website, by phone, or face-to-face.

Early experiences shape a child’s future health and wellbeing. This is especially true for children with delays or disabilities. Helping them early with quality, tailored support gives them the best chance to thrive. Our new national best practice framework shows what good support looks like.

Healthcare providers offer bloodspot screening for all babies born in Australia. This simple test identifies babies at risk of becoming seriously ill from a rare condition. Screening aims to improve the health of these babies by allowing early intervention.

Triple P, the positive parenting program, is a free, evidence‑based parenting support system that gives parents and carers practical strategies to build strong relationships, manage behaviour, reduce stress and improve child wellbeing.