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Who we are
Child and Family Allied Health Services are a group of healthcare professionals helping children and their families in the areas of:
- Audiology
- Occupational therapy
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Speech therapy
We work at four locations in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
What we do
We assess children for any difficulties and develop plans to resolve or manage them. We work with parents and carers, schools, preschools and others to help children reach their goals.
We can help in the following areas:
Audiology
- hearing
- ear health
Occupational therapy (OT)
- fine motor skills
- everyday self-care skills (dressing, going to toilet)
- handwriting and pencil skills
- sensory processing (reacting to noise, smells, sights)
- play skills
- attention and concentration
Clinical Psychology (Psych)
- challenging behaviour
- thoughts and feelings
- social and emotional problems
Physiotherapy (PT)
- motor skill development and control in infants and young children
- walking and lower limb concerns
- balance and coordination concerns
Speech therapy (SP)
- speech sounds
- talking skills
- listening skills
- fluency
How to get help
To get help, you need to make an appointment or get a referral.
Referrals can be made by parents, carers, educators and healthcare professionals.
Audiology services require a General Practitioner (GP) referral.
We are not an NDIS provider.
Locations
Each Child and Family Allied Health Service provides help for families who live in the area as described by each centre.
Please contact your nearest one.
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Kids Cottage Warilla
Child and Family Allied Health - Kids Cottage Warilla
Kids Cottage Warilla services families from the Shellharbour and Kiama local government area – from Yallah, south of the Windang Bridge, to Gerroa.
Services include:
- Speech Pathology (0 -18 years)
- Occupational Therapy (0 -18 years)
- Physiotherapy (0 -18 years)
- Clinical Psychology (3 -12 years)
- Audiology (0 - 8 years)
Contact information
Kids Cottage Warilla
1/10 Belfast Avenue, Warilla NSW 2528
Phone 02 4233 3150
Fax 02 4233 3155
Email ISLHD-KidsCottage@health.nsw.gov.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
How to get there
Buses stop close to Kids Cottage. Please refer to local bus timetables for available routes.
Car parking: Yes
Disabled and pram access: Yes
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Nowra Community Health Centre
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Nowra Community Health Centre
Nowra Community Health Centre services families living the Shoalhaven area, from Berry to Ulladulla.
Services include:
Contact information
Nowra Community Health Centre
5-7 Lawrence Avenue, Nowra NSW 2541
Phone: 02 4424 6460
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
How to get there
Closest bus stop: Nowra Bus Terminal – 2 min walk
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Nowra Family Care Centre
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Nowra Family Care Centre
Nowra Family Care Centre services families living the Shoalhaven area, from Berry to Ulladulla.
Services include:
Contact information
Nowra Family Care Centre
66 Berry Street, Nowra NSW 2541
Phone 02 4424 6460
Fax 02 4424 6470
Email ISLHD-NOW-FamilyCareCentreAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
How to get there
Closest bus stop: Nowra Bus Terminal – 2 min walk
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Port Kembla Hospital
Child and Family Allied Health Services - Port Kembla Hospital
The Child and Family Allied Health Services at Port Kembla Hospital services families who live in the Wollongong local government areas, from Helensburgh to Dapto and Windang.
Services include:
- Occupational Therapy (0 -18 years)
- Physiotherapy (0 -18 years)
- Clinical Psychology (3 -12 years)
- Speech Pathology (0 -18 years)
Contact information
Port Kembla Hospital
Level 3, Block A
89-91 Cowper Street, Warrawong NSW 2505
Phone 02 4223 8044
Fax 02 4223 8133
Email ISLHD-PKH-Child&FamilyAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Closed on Public holidays.
How to get there
Driving is recommended as public transport to the hospital is limited.
Car parking:
- Limited parking on hospital site.
- Street parking is available.
- Allow extra time to find parking.
Bus services:
- Buses to the hospital run from Wollongong and Port Kembla train stations.
- There is a bus service from Warrawong Plaza.
More information on transport options:
- On the NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website
- On the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.
Disabled and pram access:
- Disability parking spots are located at various entrances to the hospital.
- There is lift access to Level 3 where the Child and Family Service is located.