A Healthy Start at Three – Our New Healthy Kids Check

A Healthy Start at Three

Our new Healthy Kids Check

Is your child three years old?

At this age, children are growing and learning so much. They are learning new words, making friends, playing and trying new things.

Every child grows in their own way.

We want to help your child grow up happy and healthy.

That's why we now offer the Medicare Healthy Kids Check at Next Practice Deakin.

And the good news?

It's fully bulk-billed for eligible Medicare patients. That means no cost to you!

What is a Healthy Kids Check?

It's a health check for children aged three.

We look at how your child is growing, learning, playing and feeling.

We also take time to listen to you.

You can tell us what your child is doing well and ask us any questions you may have.

You don't need to be worried about your child to book a check.

It's a great way to see how your child is going.

What will we check?

We will look at:

• Growing: Your child's height, weight and health.
• Talking: How your child speaks and understands words.
• Moving: How your child runs, jumps, climbs and uses their hands.
• Playing and learning: How your child plays, learns and tries new things.
• Feelings and friends: How your child gets along with others and manages feelings.
• Healthy habits: Eating, sleeping, playing and going to the toilet.
• Eyes, ears and teeth: How your child sees, hears and looks after their teeth.

We will also ask how things are going at home.

What happens at the check?

The visit takes about 45 minutes.

Before you come, we may ask you to fill in a short form about your child.

When you arrive, you will first meet our Registered Nurse.

Our nurse will talk with you and your child, check how your child is growing and ask about their health.

Your GP will then join you.

Together, our nurse and GP will talk with you about your child's health and growth.

They will answer your questions and help you plan what comes next.

What if my child needs more help?

Sometimes children need a little extra help with talking, moving, learning or feelings.

That's OK.

If we find something that needs more care, we will talk with you about it.

We can help you find the right people and services to support your child.

We want you to feel heard, informed and supported.

Who can have the check?

Children can have this check if they:

• Are three years old.
• Have a Medicare card and meet the Medicare rules.
• Have not already had this Medicare Healthy Kids Check.

The check can be done from your child's third birthday until before their fourth birthday.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost for eligible Medicare patients.

We fully bulk-bill the Healthy Kids Check at Next Practice Deakin.

Book your child's Healthy Kids Check

Your child's early years are full of big steps.

We are here to help you and your child every step of the way.

Book a Healthy Kids Check with our nurse and GP team today.

We look forward to seeing you and your little one!

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