Every child grows and develops in their own way. Our Medicare Healthy Kids Check is a comprehensive health and developmental assessment for children aged three, delivered by your GP with support from our Registered Nurse. It's an opportunity to celebrate your child's progress, discuss any concerns and support their wellbeing. Fully bulk-billed for eligible Medicare patients.
Every child develops in their own unique way. The early years are an important time for growth, learning, relationships and wellbeing, and it's natural for parents and carers to have questions along the way. The Medicare Healthy Kids Check is a comprehensive health and developmental assessment for children aged three. It provides dedicated time to understand how your child is growing and developing, celebrate their achievements, and identify any additional support that may be helpful.
At Next Practice Deakin, we take a team-based approach, with your GP and Registered Nurse working together to support your child and family.
Before your appointment, we'll invite you to complete a short questionnaire about your child's health, development and any questions or concerns you may have.
Your appointment takes approximately 45 minutes. You'll first meet with our Registered Nurse, who will review your questionnaire, discuss your child's health and development, and undertake relevant measurements and assessments. Your GP will then join you and the Registered Nurse to complete the assessment, discuss the findings and provide advice tailored to your child and family.
We explore important aspects of your child's health and development, including:
By age three, children are developing many of the foundational skills that support communication, relationships, learning and independence. A dedicated health check provides an opportunity to recognise your child's strengths, discuss any concerns and identify health or developmental needs early. If additional support is needed, we can help connect your family with appropriate services.
Our approach isn't about comparing children or putting labels on them. It's about understanding your child as an individual and supporting them to thrive.
Your GP will discuss the findings with you, answer your questions and provide practical advice.
Where appropriate, this may include further assessment, follow-up appointments or referrals to other health and developmental services.
You'll also be offered a written summary of the assessment and any recommendations.
The Medicare Healthy Kids Check is available once for eligible Medicare patients aged three — from their third birthday until before their fourth birthday.
The Medicare Healthy Kids Check is fully bulk-billed at Next Practice Deakin for eligible Medicare patients. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the assessment.
Whether you have questions about your child's development or simply want to check how they're progressing, our team is here to help.
Give your child a healthy start at three.
Book a Medicare Healthy Kids Check with our GP and Registered Nurse team today.
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