Eastern Suburbs Child & Family Health

14/09/2026

Screens are a part of life, but nothing
beats quality face time with your children.
Engaging with your child or teen can strengthen
your bond, boost their learning and development and support wellbeing.

Take a moment to disconnect from your screen and prioritize what really matters.
The best connection is right in front of you.

Small changes can make a big difference.

For more information please see tips from the screentime toolkit from
"Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Screen time toolkit"

10/09/2026

💛 Thursday 10 September is R U OK? Day 💛
Meaningful conversations don't have to wait for one day of the year.

If someone has been on your mind,
trust your instinct and reach out.
A simple "R you OK?" can let someone
know they are seen, valued and supported.

Research shows that 9 in 10 people who
have been asked "R you OK?" say they felt
grateful, cared about and supported.
Yet 1 in 4 people hesitate to ask,
even when they think someone may be struggling.
A conversation doesn't have to be perfect
it just needs to be genuine.
Listen without judgement, be present and
let the person know you care.
💛 Ask R U OK? Any Day because a
conversation could change a life.

07/09/2026

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is Australia’s largest week dedicated to women’s health.

This year’s theme, do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health.

Are your health checks up to date?

Bladder health, bowel health, menopause, sexual health, breast health?

See https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week/

And complete the “Her Health Check” to see what checks are recommended for your age group.

Women's Health Week by Jean Hailes is Australia's leading women's health awareness campaign dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people.

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day -we hope you have a really special day!

03/09/2026

FREE CPR!

Online!

Contact Galuh - Cross Cultural Worker 0439510697

03/09/2026

💗 Women's mental health matters. 💗
The latest female-specific mental health statistics highlight why it's so important to continue raising awareness, reducing stigma and ensuring women know where to find support.
Did you know?
• 1 in 2 Australian women are currently
facing a mental health issue.
• Only 3 in 10 women know exactly where
to go to seek help for their mental health.
• 1 in 3 women experiencing homelessness and
poverty while living with a mental health issue are also living with PTSD.
• More than 1 in 5 pregnant women
experience perinatal anxiety.
• 39% of Australian women are currently
experiencing body image concerns.
• 37% of women experiencing menopause or perimenopause are living with depression or
anxiety related to this stage of life.
• 50% of women say low self-esteem or
confidence has contributed to poor mental health.

These numbers remind us that mental health
challenges can affect women at every stage of
life but support is available, and no one has to face
them alone.

Wear bright lippy during September to raise
funds and awareness for the 1 in 2 Australian women experiencing mental health issues.

Take part in the annual ‘Liptember’ campaign - a fundraiser encouraging people to wear lipstick throughout the whole month of September as a fun way to raise awareness and funds for the 1 in 2 Australian women experiencing mental health issues.

01/09/2026

Today we celebrate Australia's national
floral emblem - the beautiful golden wattle.
A symbol of resilience,
hope and unity, the wattle reminds us of the
strength
that grows through connection and community.

As the first signs of spring begin to appear,
take a
moment to enjoy the vibrant golden blooms,
spend time outdoors with your family, and
appreciate the beauty of nature around us.
Even a short walk or time in a local park
can support wellbeing for both children and adults.

Wishing everyone a bright and joyful National
Wattle Day! 🌼

30/08/2026

Becoming a parent isn’t always easy. It can stretch you in ways you never thought imaginable.

Perhaps pregnancy is not feeling how you thought it would.
Perhaps your baby blues won’t go away.
Perhaps you’ve found your transition to parenting harder than expected.
Perhaps with a previous baby, you’ve had perinatal mental health challenges, and you want to be well supported this time around.

If you feel it’s getting too much,
ForWhen are there if you need to be supported. They’ll navigate you to the critical mental health and wellbeing services you might need at this challenging time in your parenting journey.

Call ForWhen
1300 24 23 22

28/08/2026

Becoming a parent isn’t always easy. Its normal to not have all the answers and to ask for help.

Did you know we encourage “good enough parenting”? Its impossible to be perfect all the time.

Watch this little video from Panda talking a bit more around this.

https://www.panda.org.au/articles/good-enough-parenting

27/08/2026

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of safe sleep practices that help protect babies and reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), while supporting families affected by the loss of a baby or child.

Remember the safe sleep recommendations:
✔️ Always place your baby on their back to sleep
✔️ Keep your baby's head and face uncovered
✔️ Keep your baby smoke-free before and after birth
✔️ Provide a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat mattress and no soft bedding, pillows or toys
✔️ Sleep your baby in a safe cot next to your bed for the first 6–12 months
✔️ Breastfeed if possible, as this helps reduce the risk of SUDI

Every sleep counts, day and night. By following these simple, evidence-based recommendations, you can help give your baby the safest possible start in life ❤️