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30 May: Well Child Newsletter 3 is available to read online
This third newsletter provides an update on the progress of the Well Child Tamariki Ora Framework review, and information on planning and implementation for the pilot of the B4 School check.

The Well Child Tamariki Ora Framework covers screening, education and support services offered to all New Zealand children, from birth to five years, and to their families/whānau. Well Child services encompass health education and promotion, health protection and clinical support, and family/whānau support. They also ensure that parents are linked to other early childhood services such as Early Childhood Education and social support services if required.

Under the current Well Child Schedule 12 health checks are offered to children from 0 to 5 years, 8 of these offered between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. Additional services are also offered to first time parents and to families who are identified as needing more support.

The primary objective of the Well Child Tamariki Ora Framework is to support families/whānau to maximise their child’s developmental potential and health status from birth to five years to establish a strong foundation for ongoing healthy development.

Providers of Well Child services include registered nurses and community health workers/kaiawhina who have specific training in child health.

For further information you can email the Well Child Team at Well_Child@moh.govt.nz

Page updated: 30 May 2007

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