Health needs change across different stages of life. Specialised services support children and older adults.

Children and parents

Find health checks, screening programs and support services that help children grow and support parents and carers.

Health and development checks in early childhood services

Read information about health and development checks in early childhood services.

School exclusion periods

Read information about when your child should not attend school.

Mental health help for parents and babies

Read information about services, programs and resources for parents and people expecting a baby, who are experiencing mental health issues.

Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS)

Read information about the Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) program, which offers free vision screening for 4-year-olds at NSW preschools and long day care centres.

Hearing services

Use this page to find NSW Health clinical hearing services.

Translated parenting resources

Use this tool to find articles, videos and picture guides on parenting topics like child health, nutirition, sleep and disability, in different languages.

Baby Map – A guide for you and your 0-3 year old

Watch videos for parents and caregivers about the healthy development of 0-3 year olds, in different languages.

Seniors and older people

Find health services and aged care support to help older people stay well and live independently.

Seniors’ health

Read information about all aspects of seniors' health.

My Aged Care

Use this page to find information about aged care that is relevant for your situation.

Aged care provider list

Search for aged providers in your area.

Pensioner Concession Card (Services Australia)

Read information about Pensioner Concession Cards.