Health Information
These are links to some reputable organisations who deal with child health. They are provided in good faith, however the websites and the information on them belong to the respective organisations. Dr Elliot cannot, and does not, guarantee that all the information on these sites will be right for your child.
If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss the information with Dr Elliot, your GP, or your Child and Family Health Nurse.
Child Health Articles by Dr Elliot
General Information and Support
- RaisingChildren.net.au
- Australian Government website with information for parents
- Families NSW
- Parent helpline, playgroups and other support services
- Love Talk Sing Read Play
- Practical tips for supporting your child's development
- Factsheets: Children's Health
- From the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Online CPR Training for Parents
- Free online training by the Children's Hospital Westmead
- How to Use a Nasal Spray
- A short video from the Royal Children's Hospital
Parenting Skills
- Factsheets for Common Parenting Concerns
- Resilience, sibling rivalry, biting and more
- ParentWorks - Specifically for Fathers
- Free, evidence-based online course aimed at dads
- Baby's Period of Purple Crying
- Helpful tips for baby's first 2-20 weeks of life
- Find a Parenting Skills Course
- Triple P Parenting Course Online
- About: Triple P Parenting
- About: Circle of Security
Feeding and Sleeping
- Evidence-based Sleep Tools for Parents
- What should my child eat? - from NHMRC
- Healthy Lunchbox Planner
- Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Network Food Factsheets
- St George and Sutherland Child and Family Health Services
- Karitane
- Tresillian
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
Getting Ready for a Scan
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- What is Autism?
- What Causes Autism?
- First Options: A Guide for Families with a New Diagnosis of ASD
- Medicare Benefits for ASD
- Early Links - Miranda
- Early Links - Marrickville
- Find Your Local Service Providers
- Guide to Funding and Therapies
- Positive Partnerships for School-aged Children
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- What is ADHD?
- Treating ADHD: Non-medication options
- Treating ADHD: Medication options
- ADHD Parent and Teacher Symptom Report
Centrelink Support
School and Learning
- School Resources on Paediatrics.Online
- Your Kids are Not Broken
- Factsheets on reading, learning and school difficulties
- Transition to School Statement
Early Intervention Providers
Non-Government Organisations
- NSW Family Referral Service
- Helps link families to services which help meet their goals
- LifeStart
- Plumtree
- Learning Links
- Early Childhood Links Support
Public Services
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Speech Pathology for Feeding
- Speech Pathology for Communication
- Occupational Therapy
Private Services
- Find a Private Dietitian (Select "Paediatrics" under "Area of Practice" drop-down menu)
- Find a Private Speech Pathologist (Select "Children" under "Clinical Population" drop-down menu)