CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE — CHILD HEALTH
APPOINTMENTS
1098. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the answer provided to
question without notice 587 asked on 9 August 2022 regarding the delivery of
child health appointments and related services undertaken by community health
nurses.
(1) Can the
minister advise whether the following services are now being delivered
face-to-face at all child health centres —
(a) drop-in sessions; and
(b) early parenting groups?
(2) If no to (1)(a) or (1)(b), why
not?
(3) Is an appointment required for
drop-in sessions at all child health centres?
Hon SUE
ELLERY replied:
(1)–(2) I
refer to drop-in sessions. The Child and Adolescent Health Service has
commenced planning for the resumption of
drop-in clinics from 9 January 2023. In WA Country Health Service regions, drop-in
sessions are available in locations where population numbers support
such a service. Face-to-face appointments for universal child health schedule
contacts are offered in all WA Country Health Service locations.
I
refer to early parenting groups. In the metropolitan area, parents and carers
can choose to attend a face-to-face or virtual group. In WA Country
Health Service regions, early parenting groups are offered face-to-face in
locations where birth numbers support such a service. Parents can contact a child
health nurse for parenting advice as required.
(3) Where drop-in sessions are
offered, appointments are not required.