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Early Childhood

Title12 alternatives to hitting your child
Publication no.DOH - 5815
Publication date01/03/2000
Review date24/06/2003
AuthorCommittee on Child Abuse of Hong Kong
Summary12 alternatives to hitting your child - information for parents.
LanguagesChinese, English
TitleA parents' guide to holiday safety
Publication no.BHC - 5085
Publication date14/12/1998
Review date28/02/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA parents' guide to holiday safety.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleAnorexia nervosa in children and young people
Publication no.DOH - 6425
Publication date01/08/2002
Review date28/11/2005
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur
SummaryA parents' guide to recognising signs of eating dfisorders in children, and now to cope.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleAnxiety in Children - What we should know as parents?
Publication no.OTH - 5970
Publication date01/01/2001
Review date25/02/2004
AuthorThe Children's Hospital at Westmead
SummaryA parents' guide to recognising anxiety in children and teenagers, and where to find help for anxiety problems.
LanguagesEnglish, French, Tamil
TitleAnxiety in children
Publication no.DOH - 6420
Publication date01/08/2002
Review date28/11/2005
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur
SummaryA parents' guide to recognising signs of anxiety in children, and where to find help.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleAsthma First Aid Plan [Chinese]
Publication no.AHS - 6355
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorSWSAHS
SummaryFirst aid for asthma attacks
LanguagesChinese, English
TitleAsthma First Aid Plan [Vietnamese]
Publication no.AHS - 6365
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorSWSAHS
SummaryA guide to recognising an asthma attack and using the Asthma First Aid Plan
LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
TitleAsthma and children: a guide to coping
Publication no.BHC - 5390
Publication date04/10/1999
Review date24/09/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryAdvice for parents on recognising the symptoms of asthma in children, and how to cope if a child has asthma.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleAutism - How to help and understand your child
Publication no.BHC - 6965
Publication date01/03/2004
Review date
AuthorAutism NSW
SummaryParents' guide to understanding and managing a child with autism. Where parents can find help.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBaby Walkers and Play Centres
Publication no.AHS - 7585
Publication date01/08/2005
Review date
AuthorKidsafe & Northern Sydney Central Coast
SummaryA parents' guide on the dangers of using baby walkers and play centres.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBedwetting in children
Publication no.BHC - 5595
Publication date01/08/2000
Review date30/08/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA parents' guide to understanding bedwetting in children and adolescents, and how to find help.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore you hit a child - stop and think
Publication no.BHC - 3060
Publication date09/06/1997
Review date07/09/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryPreventing child abuse. Information and services.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your baby's first health check [Page 48]
Publication no.DOH - 6370
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryQuestions to answer before you visit a nurse or doctor for your baby's first health check.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 12 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8005
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 12 months health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 18 months health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8010
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 18 months health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 2 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8015
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 2 year old
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 3 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8020
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 3 year health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 4 year health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8025
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 4 year health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 6 month health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8000
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 6 month health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child 6 to 8 weeks health check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 7995
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 6 to 8 week health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child's 18 month health check [Page 66]
Publication no.DOH - 6385
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryQuestions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 18 month health check.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child's 2½ to 3½ years health check [Page 71]
Publication no.DOH - 6390
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryQuestions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your child's 2!/2 to 31/2 years health check.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child's 6 to 8 months health check [Page 59]
Publication no.DOH - 6380
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryQuestions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 month health check.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child's 6 to 8 weeks health check [Page 53]
Publication no.DOH - 6375
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryQuestions to answer before you see your nurse or doctor for your baby's 6 to 8 week health check.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleBefore your child’s 1-4 week check (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 7990
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhat to check before your child’s 1-4 week health check
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBlocked Ducts and Mastitis (FS No 5)
Publication no.NGO - 6275
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 5 How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBottle Feeding … What you should know
Publication no.AHS - 7385
Publication date01/05/2004
Review date
AuthorSWSAHS
SummaryA guide to bottlefeeding babies. Includes information on avoiding problems, how to sterilse bottles and equipment, how to mix the formula, and how to feed the baby.
LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
TitleBreastfeeding & Antidepressant Medication Use
Publication no.AHS - 7560
Publication date01/03/2004
Review date
AuthorSESAHS
SummaryInformation about the use of antidpressant medication during breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic, English
TitleBreastfeeding Welcome Here For more information, contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic
Publication no.AHS - 7225
Publication date01/07/2003
Review date
AuthorSWSAHS
SummarySign saying 'Breastfeeding welcome here' .
LanguagesArabic, English, Vietnamese
TitleBreastfeeding welcome here
Publication no.NGO - 6830
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryA sticker from the Australian Breastfeeding Association to say that breastfeeding is welcome here.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBreastfeeding: Best for Babies and Mothers
Publication no.DOH - 7595
Publication date01/09/2005
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryGuide to breastfeeding, including its benefits for both babies and mothers, and how to overcome common problems.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBringing up children with Down Syndrome
Publication no.BHC - 3370
Publication date11/12/1995
Review date16/09/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryFacts about Down syndrome. How early education helps. Where parents can find support.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleBronchiolitis
Publication no.DOH - 6010
Publication date18/08/2000
Review date02/05/2003
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead
SummaryHow to recognise and treat bronchiolitis, a lung infection which can affect babies in the first year of life.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleCar and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign
Publication no.DOH - 6110
Publication date01/09/2002
Review date28/02/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow passive smoking harms children, and what parents can do to protect them.
LanguagesArabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Khmer, Serbian, Vietnamese
TitleCaring for babies' teeth
Publication no.BHC - 5840
Publication date01/02/2001
Review date07/08/2003
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryWhy a baby's first teeth are important and how parents can help keep them healthy
LanguagesArabic, Assyrian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleCaring for your new baby at home
Publication no.BHC - 7050
Publication date01/06/2004
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryTips for coping with a new baby at home. Includes information on common problems in newborn babies, and when to call the doctor
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleChildren with Head Injury - A Guide for Parents
Publication no.OTH - 6410
Publication date06/06/2003
Review date
AuthorThe Children's Hospital at Westmead
SummaryA guide for parents whose child has suffered a head injury. Includes information on symptoms that mean a child should see a hospital or GP.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Spanish, Vietnamese
TitleChildren's infectious diseases
Publication no.DOH - 5980
Publication date01/02/2002
Review date21/09/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to infectious diseases in children, and how to prevent spreading them.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleCigarette smoke and children
Publication no.AHS - 6925
Publication date01/08/2003
Review date
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryPoster on the risks of passive smoking and children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
TitleConstipation (1 year and beyond)
Publication no.AHS - 6980
Publication date01/04/2004
Review date
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead
SummaryParents' guide to constipation in children, including recognising symptoms, prevention and treatment.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleDepression during Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
Publication no.OTH - 6340
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorThe National Depression Initiative
SummaryInformation about depression in pregnancy and early parenthood, including signs and symptoms of depression, causes of depression, treatment options, coping strategies, and how to find help.
LanguagesArabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleDepression in children
Publication no.DOH - 6430
Publication date01/08/2002
Review date28/11/2005
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur
SummaryA parents' guide to recognising and coping with depression in children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleDisruptive disorders in children
Publication no.DOH - 6435
Publication date01/08/2002
Review date28/11/2005
AuthorChildren's Hospital Westmead/Transcultur
SummaryA parents' guide to recognising signs of disruptive disorders in children, and how to cope.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleDoes your child have a Personal Health Record?
Publication no.BHC - 5565
Publication date01/04/2000
Review date08/08/2003
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation about the Personal Health Record - an easy way to record your child's medical history.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleEarly Childhood Health Centres - How can they help?
Publication no.BHC - 6180
Publication date01/02/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to Early Childhood Health Centres, including how they can help parents with babies and small children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese
TitleEarly Childhood Health Services (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 7980
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to early childhood services for babies and young children
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleEngorgement and Coping with an Oversupply (FS No 4)
Publication no.NGO - 6270
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 4 How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleFebrile convulsions
Publication no.DOH - 6050
Publication date31/08/2001
Review date12/11/2003
AuthorThe Children's Hospital at Westmead
SummaryHow to recognise febrile convulsions (fits) in children, and what to do if they happen.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese
TitleFever
Publication no.DOH - 6045
Publication date17/01/2002
Review date20/09/2004
AuthorThe Children's Hospital at Westmead
SummaryA guide to recognising and managing fever in babies and young children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese
TitleFirst Feeds - Putting Your Baby to the Breast (FS No 3)
Publication no.NGO - 6265
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 3 Detailed information on how to breastfeed a baby. Includes how to get the baby into the right position and help the baby attach to the nipple.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleFree Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged 1 to 5 years
Publication no.AHS - 6935
Publication date02/04/2003
Review date
AuthorSESAHS
SummarySign saying 'Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged one to five years.'
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Macedonian
TitleFree eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 years old kids
Publication no.AHS - 7240
Publication date01/08/2004
Review date
AuthorSWSAHS
SummarySign saying 'Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 year old kids'.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Macedonian, Vietnamese
TitleGastroenteritis in children
Publication no.DOH - 6040
Publication date29/03/2001
Review date20/09/2004
AuthorThe Children's Hospital at Westmead
SummaryHow to recognise, treat and help prevent gastroenteritis in babies and small children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese
TitleGood Oral Health for Children
Publication no.AHS - 7495
Publication date01/04/2004
Review date
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryParents' guide to dental care for children
LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
TitleGood ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide
Publication no.BHC - 7290
Publication date01/10/2004
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryParents' guide to settling babies. Includes information on coping with crying, and managing your baby's changing needs throughout the day for sleeping, feeding and play.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese
TitleHand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Publication no.DOH - 7130
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
Summaryblisters children child care centres coxsackievirus enterovirus hand, foot and mouth disease hygiene
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHappy Playtime Makes Happy Children
Publication no.AHS - 6905
Publication date01/07/2002
Review date25/11/2005
AuthorSWSAHS
SummaryAn illustrated guide to help parents strengthen good relationships with children through play.
LanguagesArabic, English
TitleHealthy food + active lifestyle = happy life for my family
Publication no.AHS - 5865
Publication date01/01/2001
Review date16/09/2003
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryA guide to healthy eating and physcial activity for Arabic speakers and their families.
LanguagesArabic, English
TitleHearing loss
Publication no.DOH - 8120
Publication date01/07/2007
Review date01/07/2010
AuthorStatewide Infant Screening
SummaryThe NSW Statewide Infant Screening — Hearing (SWISH) Program is aimed at identifying all babies born in NSW with significant permanent bilateral hearing loss by 3 months of age, and for those children to be able to access appropriate intervention by 6 months of age.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese
TitleHelping children maintain a healthy weight
Publication no.BHC - 5700
Publication date01/12/2000
Review date10/03/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA parents' guide to helping children avoid weight problems.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHelping children with concentration problems
Publication no.BHC - 5065
Publication date16/11/1998
Review date01/05/2001
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including the signs a child may have this condition, and where to get help.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHot water burns like fire
Publication no.HTS - 850
Publication date30/06/1995
Review date28/02/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryPractical tips for avoiding serious injury to babies and children at home from burns and scalds.
LanguagesEnglish, Korean
TitleHow Breastfeeding Works (FS No 2)
Publication no.NGO - 6260
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No. 2. Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow safe are children's playgrounds?
Publication no.BHC - 3065
Publication date16/06/1997
Review date28/02/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow to avoid injuries on playground equipment.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow safe is your kitchen?
Publication no.BHC - 3335
Publication date04/03/1996
Review date07/09/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryGuide to reducing the risk of food poisoning in home cooked and takeaway food.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow to Express Breastmilk (FS No 15)
Publication no.NGO - 6300
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 15 How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow to Store Breastmilk (FS No 16)
Publication no.NGO - 6305
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 16 How to store breast milk
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow to get your children moving
Publication no.BHC - 3260
Publication date01/07/1996
Review date19/01/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow families can encourage children to be active and avoid problems with overweight.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five
Publication no.BHC - 5575
Publication date01/05/2000
Review date10/03/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleHow to sterilise bottles and utensils
Publication no.HTS - 669
Publication date30/06/1995
Review date16/01/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInsturctions for sterilising babies' bottles and teats.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleImmunisation Reminder
Publication no.AHS - 6025
Publication date30/01/2001
Review date24/09/2003
AuthorSWSAHS
SummaryA reminder for parents to check with their GP to see if their child's immunisation is up to date.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
TitleImmunisation information (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 8035
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryImmunisation protects children against many serious diseases
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleIncreasing Your Milk Supply (FS No 8)
Publication no.NGO - 6285
Publication date01/06/2003
Review date
AuthorAustralian Breastfeeding Asc.
SummaryFact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleInformation for Parents (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 7975
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation for parents about child health
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleIs the baby too hot or too cold?
Publication no.BHC - 5120
Publication date08/02/1999
Review date23/06/2003
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow to keep babies at a comfortable temperature during hot weather, and when they have a fever.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleIs your baby at risk of developing asthma?
Publication no.BHC - 4290
Publication date06/10/1997
Review date19/03/2004
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryHow parents can help reduce the risk of asthma in babies.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleJaundice in newborn babies
Publication no.AHS - 7295
Publication date01/11/2003
Review date
AuthorSydney Children's Hospital & Westmead Ch
SummaryFact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies. Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleLeptospirosis
Publication no.DOH - 7140
Publication date01/12/2003
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals, and which is more common in north eastern NSW and Queensland. People who have close contact with animals are more at risk from this disease. Information includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleMaking food fun for children and parents
Publication no.BHC - 3415
Publication date23/10/1995
Review date10/03/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryTips to help parents avoid feeding problems with young children.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleMaking your home a safer place
Publication no.BHC - 4995
Publication date20/07/1998
Review date28/02/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryA guide to making the home safer, including information on safety products.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleMilk and Young Children (Arabic version)
Publication no.AHS - 6880
Publication date01/10/2003
Review date
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryA guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
LanguagesArabic, English
TitleMilk and Young Children (Chinese Version)
Publication no.AHS - 6885
Publication date01/10/2003
Review date
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryA guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
LanguagesChinese, English
TitleMilk and Young Children (Vietnamese Version)
Publication no.AHS - 6890
Publication date01/10/2003
Review date
AuthorCSAHS
SummaryA guide to help parents encourage healthy eating in children over 12 months who want more milk than they need.
LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
TitleMonitoring your child’s growth and development (from My First Health Record (Blue Book))
Publication no.DOH - 7985
Publication date01/03/2007
Review date01/03/2010
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation on how to monitor your child’s growth and development
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleNewborn screening: Test to protect your baby
Publication no.DOH - 6345
Publication date15/07/1998
Review date26/06/2003
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitleNutrition for Kids
Publication no.AHS - 7640
Publication date01/02/2005
Review date
AuthorBankstown Community Health, Nutrition team
SummaryInformation for parents and carers on healthy food for children
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitlePertussis (whooping cough)
Publication no.DOH - 7170
Publication date01/11/2003
Review date21/09/2005
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitlePlay is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Publication no.BHC - 7215
Publication date01/08/2004
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation for parents with children 0 to 21/2 years on why play helps children learn and develop, and how playing with children helps build good relationships between parents and children. Includes tips on the type of play that helps children learn, and information about how playgroups can benefit children and parents.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
TitlePlay is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½ -5 years
Publication no.BHC - 7220
Publication date01/08/2004
Review date
AuthorNSW Health
SummaryInformation for parents of children aged 21/2 to 5 on how play helps children learn and develop, and how playing with children build good relationships between parents and children. Includes practical tips for the type of play that helps children learn, and how playgroups can benefit both children and parents.
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian,