Ascot Vale Paediatrics Resource Hub
Explore these resources to enhance your parenting journey and gain valuable insights.
Our aim at Ascot Vale Paediatrics is to empower and support your family through every stage of your child's development.
If you have specific inquiries or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our team.
Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Health
Parenting information and resources, including articles and videos on understanding and managing neurodevelopmental and behavioural issues in children.
Sleep Issues
Resources on promoting healthy sleep habits in children, including tips for managing sleep disorders and establishing bedtime routines.
Weight Issues and Eating Disorders
Resources and support for individuals and families
Allergies
Support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by allergies, including resources on managing food allergies, anaphylaxis, and asthma:
Common Paediatric Issues
Offers evidence-based parenting advice and resources on various aspects of child development, behaviour management, and health promotion:
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Better Health Channel – Kids:
General Paediatric Health Information
- Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - A leading paediatric hospital providing health information for parents
- Pregnancy, Birth & Baby - Government-funded resources for pregnancy and parenting
- Australian Multiple Birth Association - Support from those who know - Australian Multiple Birth Association
- Australian Breastfeeding Association - Celebrating 60 years of trusted breastfeeding support
Vaccine Education
- Travelers' Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Smartraveller
- Australian Immunisation Register - Services Australia
- The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Mental Health
Here are some mental health resources and services for children in Australia:
- Beyond Blue - 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention
- headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation
- Orygen Specialist Program
- ReachOut Australia - A Safe Place to Chat Anonymously, Get Support & Feel Better
- Head to Health
- Kids Help Line
- Emerging Minds
Diabetes
These include peer support initiatives, advocacy and priority groups.
Epilepsy
Learning Needs
Browse information and resources on a range of topics related to learning difficulties:
Down Syndrome
Genetic Disorders
Understanding rare chromosome and gene disorders, Unique provides support, information and networking to families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders.