New, free maternal and infant immunisations are available to protect babies against RSV.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that causes cold-like symptoms and can lead to serious lung infections. RSV is one of the most common reasons babies and young children are admitted to hospital.
The Australian Government and SA Health are partnering […]
Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents.
Instagram has created Instagram Teen Accounts to reassure parents that teens aged between 13 and 17 are having safe experiences with built-in protections on automatically when they are using the app. Currently only available in some locations, Teen Accounts will be rolled out […]
Monthly community catch up for Dads in the Adelaide Hills.
Dads. Kids. Coffee. And maybe a playground. It sounds simple, because it is simple.
Dads Groups are a gathering of new fathers meeting together with their kids, a coffee, and often a playground. The peer-to-peer approach of Dads Groups create an evidenced-based and effective framework for support […]
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Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.
R U OK? Day is our annual National Day of Action and a reminder that every day is the day to check in with your friends, family and colleagues. R U OK?’s vision is a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide.
A […]
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Discover the Difference of a Catholic Education!
Visit your local Catholic school for Catholic Schools Open Week from 19 – 25 August and explore the unique pathways their schools offer for your child’s educational journey. From early learning to Year 12 graduation, see firsthand the nurturing environments, meet the dedicated educators, and learn about their commitment […]
Foodbank SA & NT has identified that students and families facing food insecurity also struggle to afford personal hygiene products including period products.
Schools engaged in the Foodbank School Breakfast Program have highlighted that ‘period poverty’ – a lack of access to sanitary products can lead to young women missing school. Foodbank SA & NT has […]
Where to go for urgent health appointments in South Australia.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCC) give you more options to see a doctor or nurse when you need care for urgent, but not life-threatening health conditions, and cannot get an appointment at your usual GP.
You can walk into any Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for bulk […]
Wayne Holdsworth is asking everyone to be a real friend and family member and REALLY listen.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Warning, this story may be distressing for some readers.
After tragically losing his teenage son Mackenzie (Mac) to suicide in October 2023, Wayne Holdsworth founded a suicide prevention program called S(MAC)K Talk, a not-for-profit company, teaching parents and teens […]
Free flu vaccination for children.
All children in South Australia aged 6 months to under 5 years are eligible for a free flu vaccination.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection which causes fever, headache, muscle aches and pains, runny nose, sore throat, and coughing. In children it can also cause vomiting and diarrhoea.
Flu […]
Elite athletes have come together to share their experiences of body shaming to help change negative body image behaviour within community sporting clubs to encourage more young Australians to stay in sport.
With the Paris Olympics just two months away, former Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett knows all too well how intense the media spotlight can be […]
UniSA’s Paediatric Podiatry student-led clinics are offering fee-free assessments to receive up-to-date advice for your child.
Based at UniSA’s City East, City West, and Magill campuses, and Elizabeth Health Clinic, podiatry services are provided by undergraduate podiatry students, under the supervision of registered practicing podiatrists.
Lower limb assessment may assist in early identification, particularly if your child […]
South Australians can now access round-the-clock care at three community pharmacies, with Chemist Warehouse extending operating hours to 24/7 at two of its sites in the north and south of Adelaide.
National Pharmacies in Norwood became the state’s first 24/7 pharmacy last month, with more than 1400 people visiting the store from 10pm to 8am since […]
Norwood National Pharmacies is now open every hour, every day.
Norwood National Pharmacies is the first community pharmacy to open its doors 24/7 under a South Australian Government initiative increasing access to health care.
National Pharmacies has opened its first 24-7 pharmacy in South Australia where a pharmacist will be available 7 days a week, 24 hours […]
Beach access matting has been installed adjacent Muwerang/Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor.
The matting is placed on top of soft sand to provide a stable and slip-resistant path for users of wheelchairs, other mobility aids and prams. It can be used by anyone who has difficulty walking to the water’s edge.
Due to increased storm action during […]
SAPOL Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers
To ensure a safe night that won’t leave you haunted with any Halloween nightmares, SA Police have brewed up some fa-boo-lous safety tips for parents and caregivers to share with your ghouls and gremlins before wandering around your neighbourhood.
Remember that not everyone celebrates Halloween. SAPOL also have posters […]
FREE Dental Check-ups for Preschoolers at SA Dental
Did you know that preschoolers can receive a free dental check-up at any SA Dental clinic across the state!? This Dental Health Week with our friends at SA Dental, we are celebrating how our mouth and bodies are all connected and how a dental check-up can help improve […]
Chat Well Allied Health – an Adelaide provider for Speech Pathology, Autism Assessment, Counselling & Social Groups.
Chat Well Allied Health is a paediatric allied health clinic dedicated to providing high quality services that empower children and their families to communicate with confidence.
The warm and welcoming team at Chat Well embody a neurodiversity-affirming approach within their […]
Emerging Minds Families – Free Resources
Help is at hand for parents to support their children’s wellbeing with a range of free online resources that will improve their understanding of infant and child mental health, amidst escalating demand for specialist appointments.
After three years of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, mental health difficulties have become more common in […]
What to expect when taking your child to a GP Respiratory Clinic
Free for everyone, with or without a Medicare card, GP Respiratory Clinics in South Australia are available to support the assessment of people experiencing mild to moderate respiratory symptoms.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The respiratory clinics at Parkside, Pooraka, Athelstone and Reynella closed on 31 December 2022.
Have you had […]
Introducing Family Center on Snapchat
What is Snapchat’s Family Center and how will it help families with teenagers?
If you are a parent of teenagers you will probably already know Snapchat is a central communication tool for young people. Parents usually know who their teens are friends with and when they are hanging out – but don’t […]
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COVID-19 Vaccination Primary School Program
Beginning on Friday 27 May 2022, the COVID-19 vaccination program will be operating in selected schools on Fridays and Saturdays only, over five weeks.
Vaccinations will be available on Friday to the school community and Saturday for both the school and wider community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of which dose […]
COVID-19 Testing – How and Where to get Tested in South Australia
If you think you may have COVID-19, the current advice from SA Health is to test for the virus and stay at home to help protect the health and wellbeing of all South Australians and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Updated Wednesday 21 May 2024
Testing […]
Which Bin? Tips to Help Families Dispose & Recycle Rubbish Correctly
Did you know South Australians are the best recyclers in the nation? Yet we can still do better by reducing our contamination and putting rubbish in the correct bins.
It’s so important to dispose of rubbish correctly and recycle as many items as possible at home, […]
