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About My Health Record
My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.
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Infant health record
Your baby's infant health record is a book that notes details of their health, growth and development. Bring it to all your baby's appointments.
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Down Syndrome Health Record App
Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.
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Routine health checks for babies and children
Routine health checks with a child health nurse or GP will check your child's growth and development and keep up to date with their routine vaccinations.
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Health services for rural families
Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.
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Understanding baby growth charts
Baby (or infant) growth charts indicate how your baby is growing. They record changes in your baby's length, weight, and head circumference.
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What does a child health nurse do?
A child health nurse supports you once you are home from hospital with a newborn baby. Learn more about their role and how they can help you.
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Child health centres
Your local child health centre offers health checks, immunisations and parenting advice. Find out more about how they can support you and your baby.
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What do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers do?
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers provide culturally safe and appropriate care during and after pregnancy.
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Immunisation and vaccinations for your child
Vaccinations and immunisation protect babies and children. Read more on why and when to vaccinate your child, and about side effects and costs.
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