Australian Health Directory

Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH)

Parkville, VIC 3052

The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) has been at the forefront of Australian research into early childhood development and behaviour for over two decades. A particular focus of CCCH's work is supporting and strengthening community-based professionals and organisations in their work with families to bring about the best outcomes for children. Visit

Supporting Aussie Kids with Kabuki Syndrome (SAKKS)

St Agnes, SA 5097

SAKKS offers information, external links to genetics departments and research as well as links to medical information, a forum and a stories page with personal accounts of the challenges of coping with a child that has KABUKI SYNDROME. It also offers photographs, contact with other parents, membership, sibling information, early Intervention and educational links and of course - support.

Dr Claire Gaylard, Fine Balance Osteopathy

B.App.Sc(Clin.Sc),M.H.Sc(Osteo)

South Melbourne, VIC 3205

Dr Claire Gaylard at Fine Balance Osteopathy is specialising in treating Babies and Children.

KIDPHYS Physio Just for Kids

Castle Hill, NSW 2154

Physiotherapy service for children with a disability or a developmental problem.

Australian Lactation Consultants Association (ALCA)

Manuka, ACT 2603

The Australian Lactation Consultants Association (ALCA) is a national, non-profit, incorporated professional association for Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs/LCs).
Members must adhere to the IBLCE Code of Ethics.


The Code of Ethics also protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Sunshine Coast PND Support Group

Lisa Lindley - Psychologist
Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Mooloolaba, QLD 4557

Psychologist offering individual and group counselling for women with Post Natal Depression, anxiety and/or stress. Also provide counselling for parenting issues, and for children with depression and anxiety.

Julian Howard BSc (Hons) Ost Med MSc Paed Ost (UK))

Cranial osteopathy for all babies and children

Castle Hill, NSW 2154

Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. When birth is complicated an infant head may not recover from the distortions which occur. Benefits uncontrolled crying, reflux, glue ear, poor sleep, asthma, eczema, constipation and serious conditions such as cerebral palsy

Positively Kids

Andrea Cantwell, Clinical Psychologist

Macarthur, ACT 2904

Counselling
Academic and Behavioural Testing eg. IQ tests
Diagnosis and Treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Behavioural Difficulties.

Brighter Futures

Department of Community Services

Ashfield, NSW 2131

Brighter Futures is a NSW government initiative. It assists families with children aged between 0 and 8 years to promote healthy development in children and reduce/prevent child abuse and neglect. Services include:
child care, home visiting and parenting skills building. The program is delivered by the Department of Community Services and non-government agencies.

Public Advocate of the ACT (PA ACT)

Canberra City, ACT 2608

The Public Advocate of the ACT has a range of statutory functions and powers with respect to children and young people, and adults with a mental illness or impaired decision making ability, who require protection from abuse, exploitation or neglect.