Children and Youth
Children and Youth
East Grampians Health Service is proud to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families in our community. From infancy through to adolescence, we offer a range of friendly and accessible services for rural families.
Is your child having surgery or staying in hospital?
If you have questions about preparing for your appointment or need assistance, please contact our friendly staff. We want your visit to be comfortable and stress-free.
Parents and carers please take the time to read the following:
Also don’t forget to ask for a copy of our Children’s Activity Hospital Booklet
to help keep your child engaged and comfortable during their stay.
Allied Health and Dental
We provide a range of allied health services for children and young people, including dental care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and social work. Our team works to promote children’s overall wellbeing, supporting them to succeed at home, at school and in the community.
Please visit our Community Services page here.
Ark Toy and Activity Library
The Ark Toy and Activity Library at East Grampians Health Service provides a wide variety of toys, games, puzzles and activities for children and their families. It also hosts a weekly playgroup for parents, carers and their babies or preschoolers every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30am at the Community Health Centre.
For more information view PDF here.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
The MCH service is operated by the Ararat Rural City Council but conveniently located here within our Community Health Centre.
For more information on Maternal and Child Health in Ararat, please visit here.
Royal Children’s Hospital
The Royal Children’s Hospital offers a wide range of information for families, tailored to meet the needs of both children and young people. Visit their website to explore these helpful materials.

