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Head Injury – General Advice

Children often bump or bang their heads, and it can be difficult to tell whether an injury is serious or not. Any knock to the head is considered a head injury. Head injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe. Many head injuries are mild, and simply result in a small lump or bruise. Mild head injuries can be managed at home, but your child may need to see a doctor.

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that causes a rash or blisters on the hands and feet, as well as in or around the mouth. There are two types of viruses that cause HFMD, and the symptoms vary depending on the virus.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection, especially among children under five. It is an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Sometimes conjunctivitis is called ‘pink eye’, because the eye looks pink or red Treatment is dependent on the type of conjunctivitis affecting your child. Conjunctivitis can be an infectious or allergic condition. Infectious conjunctivitis is highly contagious.

Childcare Subsidy

You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy. The Government pays this subsidy directly to your child care provider to reduce the fees you pay. Find out about how to get childcare subsidy...

What is Kindergarten

The term Kindergarten is derived from German which means garden for the children . Also known as PreSchool, it is an educational program designed for young children to prepare them for school. This part of early education for children, acts as a transition from home to school environment.

Child Development Birth to 4 months

From the day your baby is born their brain is growing and developing. They learn by connecting with people so it’s important for parents and carers to provide them with as many learning opportunities as possible to encourage their development.

Child Safe Standards

The Child Safe Standards (the Standards) commenced in Victoria in January 2016. After five years, we have seen how the Standards improve safety for children and young people. Changes are being made to make our Standards even stronger.