Waijungbah Jarjums - Child HealthCommunity
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For urgent advice, please contact the registrar through switchboard 1300 744 284 or our GP Only Enquiry Line 5687 0003.
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- Waijungbah Jarjums Child Health offers continuity of care by a known Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child health nurse and is recommended for all children up to 5 years and 11 months old, who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander for routine developmental health checks.
- Appointments can be at home, our one-stop community space, in hospital or at a convenient location for you depending on your recommended care.
- Centre hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
- Waijungbah Jarjums Child Health services include:
- breastfeeding support
- child health assessments
- Jarjums playgroup
- Welcome Jarjum to Community events
- connecting to culture activities
- home visits or care in a location that suits
- support with transport and parking options
- For children who do not identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander please refer to Community Child Health for support
Out of Scope Services
There are currently no out of scope conditions for this service.
- Children over the age of 6 years
- Children who do not identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Out of Catchment
Gold Coast Health is responsible for providing public health services to the people who reside within its boundaries. Special consideration is made for patients requiring tertiary services or for services that are not provided by their local hospital and health service district. If your patient lives outside the Gold Coast Health catchment area and you wish to refer them to one of our services, please indicate relevant medical or social information that will assist with the processing of your referral.
Patient Must Bring
- Medicare card
- Any concession cards (e.g. Pension, Health Care, DVA, PBS Safety Net, ADF, etc.)
- Current medication list
- Reading glasses, hearing and mobility aids
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