Baby capsule hire service
Port Phillip residents can hire baby capsules for babies from birth to 6 months of age. The capsules are clean and fully sanitised and include all accessories for safe installation. Capsules are delievered to and collected from your home.
Capsules are $80 to hire with a $23 refundable rebate (GST inclusive). Discounts are available for holders of Pension/Health Care Cards.
For more information telephone the service on 1300 885 645.
The Royal Children's Hospital website offers more information about car restraints and Child Safety - www.rch.org.au
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Early parenting centres
Early parenting centres provide services to families with children from birth to three years of age experiencing difficulty in the early years of parenting.
Services are provided to assist with:
- Infant settling and sleeping
- Infant feeding, breast or bottle
- Maternal well being
- Special care needs of children
- Parent-child relationship
- Behavioural difficulties of children
For more information contact your maternal and child health nurse (see Maternal Child Health Centres) or contact one of these early parenting centres directly:
O'Connell Family Centre (Canterbury)
Telephone: (03) 8416 7600
Queen Elizabeth Centre (Noble Park)
Telephone: (03) 9549 2777
Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Footscray)
Telephone: (03) 9689 1577
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Immunisation
The City of Port Phillip offers a comprehensive immunisation program for children and adults. See Immunisation for more details.
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Library services
Visit Children's Library Services for information about children's collection, storytimes, school holiday programs, competitions and more in your local library.
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Playgroups
For further information regarding playgroups go to playgroups.
For playgroup support, please contact the Family and Children's Services Community Support Officer on (03) 9209-6340
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Pre-school dental program
Dental treatment is available to all pre-school age children who reside in the City of Port Phillip or attend kindergartens or childcare centres in the area.
The City of Port Phillip Dental Clinic is located at Inner South Community Health. South Port Centre. 341 Coventry Street, South Melbourne. 9684-4222
Appointments and emergency dental care
For appointments and information regarding pre-school screenings, or if your child is suffering from pain from a dental problem, please contact the Inner South Community Health Prahran Centre at 240 Malvern Road, Prahran. Telephone (03) 9525 1300, weekdays 8am-5pm.
- Examinations/check-ups
- Fillings
- Fissure sealants
- Oral hygiene education
- Scaling and cleaning
- Referrals to specialist services at the Dental Hospital
Services provided
- Dental screenings at local kindergartens, child-care centres, playgroups and neighbourhood houses.
- A fun introduction to the dentist in a friendly and relaxed environment.
- A service focused on prevention with loads of information about little people's teeth.
Cost
Dental screening and oral health education is free.
Clinical treatment is free for Pre-school age children of Health Care Card holder families, and low income families.
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Toy libraries
There are a number of toy libraries operating within the City of Port Phillip. Toy libraries are membership-based and enable members to borrow toys for their children during weekly borrowing times, in exchange for a modest yearly fee and assisting with the operation of the library. Contact details for local toy libraries are:
Elwood Toy Library
Neighbourhood Learning Centre
87 Tennyson Street
Contact Martine Kohler-Dick: (03) 9531 1679.
Opening Hours: Wed, Fri, & Sat 9.30 am-11.30am.
Concession applies for Concession Card & Health Care Card holders.
Children up to 8 years of age.
New members are able to join on a Wednesday & Friday.
For more information, visit the Elwood Toy Library website
Middle Park Toy Library
Middle Park Community Centre
256 Richardson Street
Contact Linda Gunner: (03) 9645 7504
Opening hours: Weds: 9.30- 11.30am &
Sat: 9- 11.30am
Port Melbourne Toy Library
Port Melbourne Family & Children's Hub,
located at the Port Melbourne Primary School
corner of Clark and Graham Streets.
Contact Evelien de Bruin: (03) 9646 9115
Opening hours: Mon & Sat 10.00 - 11 am
Noah's Ark Toy Library (for children with additional needs)
28 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181
Telehone: (03) 9529 1466. Website: www.noahsarkinc.org.au.
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Other links and more information
SunSmart - www.sunsmart.com.au
Provides sun protection advice.
Australian Breastfeeding Association - www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Promoting and protecting breastfeeding.
Child Safety - www.rch.org.au
This Royal Children's Hospital site offers a wide range of injury prevention services. Also features programs and organisations promoting safety and the development of safer communities.
Better Health Channel - www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Introduces quality-assured, regularly reviewed, health and wellbeing information and services.
Victorian Poison Information Centre - www.rch.unimelb.edu.au/poisons
Information about poisoning. In an emergency ring 13 11 26 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Australia-wide.
National Public Toilet Map - www.toiletmap.gov.au
Identifies the location of more than 13,000 public toilet facilities in Australian towns and cities, including rural areas, and along major travel routes. Useful information is provided about each toilet, such as opening hours and access for people with a disability.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Family & Children's Services.
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