Who we are

Our services are centred on the needs of your child and family, focussing on healthy development and identifying concerns early.

• We have multidisciplinary teams, including Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Nurses, Doctors, Allied Health (who help with child development issues like speech and movement), and a Health Promotion Team.
• We have 8 centres across Perth. 
• Our Model of Care ensures Aboriginal culture is central to how we work and guides how our team provides services.
• Visit WA Country Health Service to find out more about regional services for Aboriginal families.

“We provide culturally safe healthcare by recognising the strengths and diversity of the Aboriginal community, and tailoring services to families’ needs.”

What to expect 

Child Health (Purple Book) appointments

We can provide health services from birth to 5 years.

• We offer 5 child health checks at 0-14 days, 8 weeks, 4 months, 1 year and 2 years.
  • We will contact you to arrange a home visit within the first 14 days of your bub’s birth.
• Based on your family needs, we also offer extra support at 4 weeks, 6 months, 8 months, 18 months, 2½ years, 3 years, 3½ years and 4 years.
• At these visits, the Nurse or Aboriginal Health Worker will:
  • weigh and measure your bub
  • offer information about breastfeeding, child development, safety, and sleeping/settling your bub
  • help with nutrition (starting solids, iron rich foods) 
  • help with immunisations
  • check for skin infections
  • check your child’s development (talking, movement, play or behaviour)
  • answer any of your questions
  • check how you are feeling, physically and mentally (your social and emotional wellbeing).
• We can support you with transport to appointments or visit you at home if needed.
• These visits help us identify any concerns early so we can refer you to a specialist if needed.
• You can also contact our centres during opening hours if you’re worried or have any questions.

How we work with families

We work with families to:

• Recognise the strengths and diversity of the Aboriginal community.
• Provide a culturally responsive service that is tailored to your family’s needs.
• Offer services and support including information on sleeping, feeding, temper tantrums, other services, referrals and follow-ups.
• Provide services at home or at one of our centres.
• Help you access other community networks and services if needed.

You always have a choice of who you want to receive services from - our team or another service.

Want an appointment

• We will contact you within the first 14 days of your child’s birth to offer the home visit.
• You can contact us here for self-referral.
• Or ask your Child Health Nurse and they will contact us for you.