Child and Maternal Health
RFDS nurses are a valuable resource and support to families living in rural and remote Australia.
Through regular clinic visits, nurses provide a comprehensive child health service incorporating:
- routine physical assessments of children
- childhood vaccinations
- health education and advice to parents and carers
- referral to other health professionals
- counselling and acting as a confidant to parents and carers
- school health screening programs
- liaison and collaboration with other child health initiatives
- facilitation of projects that enhance child health services
(Note that the range of services provided varies between different parts of Australia.)