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Transitioning to adult care

Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.

Aortic atresia

Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

It's up to your child who they talk to about their personal information and what details they choose to share. Find out tips to help your child talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share their personal information without their consent.

The right to safe spaces

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on the family

This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are ways to manage this impact.

Using gender-inclusive language

No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

Transitioning to adult care: Resources

A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Colic

Learn about the possible causes of colic and ways to treat it. Colic, though upsetting for you and your baby, often goes away by three or four months of age.

Sensory development and activities for children older than 2 years

Read about the sensory systems and how your child may be influenced by sensation. Activities and games such as listening to music, hugging, gentle rocking, swinging and movement input are provided.

Reading milestones

Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Thioguanine

Your child needs to take the medicine called thioguanine. This information sheet explains what thioguanine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

Helping your child transition through health care: Children

Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.

Relationship with your partner when your child has cancer

It can be very common for parents to experience increased difficulties in their relationships with partners or spouses when their child has cancer. Read about how you and your partner can cope separately and together.

JIA resources

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

Negative coping when you are under stress

Negative coping includes the use of alcohol, drugs, overeating and other risky or aggressive behaviours to cope with stress or anxiety. Find out what you can do to avoid these behaviours or seek support for negative coping.

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

Your child needs to take the medicine called spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide. This information sheet explains what spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take t

Vincristine

Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Topiramate

Your child needs to be given a medicine called topiramate. This information sheet explains what topiramate does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take topiramate.

Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.