What is viral gastroenteritis? Viral gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common infection of the stomach and intestines that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Gastro can be caused by many different viruses. Examples of viruses that cause gastro…
Speech and Language Development The first five years of a child’s life are crucial as they develop at such a fast rate, however, at times children may be delayed in some developmental areas such as,…
What this means for families Children in community and mobile preschools Fee relief will continue into 2024. Families may save up to $4,220 a year for eligible 3-5 year old children in eligible community and…
How Do Allergies Happen? If a child with an allergy is exposed to that allergen, their immune system mistakenly believes it’s harming their body. It overreacts, treating the substance as an invader and trying to…
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Child car seats Whenever children are in a car, they must be safely buckled up in child car seats that are correct for each child’s age and size. The Child Restraint Evaluation Program has independent…
Water Safety Whether at home, visiting family and friends or on holiday, it is always important to keep safety in mind when children are in or near water. Drowning is the number one cause of death for…
