Is your child having surgery or staying in hospital?

We understand that surgery or a hospital visit can be stressful time for both children and their families. Our team is here to support your every step of the way, from pre-surgery preparation, admission to recovery.

Parents and carers please take the time to read the following:

Your Child’s Stay in Hospital

Consumer Bedside Booklet

Also don’t forget to ask for a copy of our Children’s Activity Hospital Booklet
to help keep you 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.

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.

Kids Health Information

Teen Health Information

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.