About Us
The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) provides child health and parenting information, support, assessment and advice. Clinical services include information related to breastfeeding and nutrition, sleep and settling, growth and development screening and assessment. We work in partnership with families of children 0-5 years of age and aim to enhance the health and wellbeing of all young children in Tasmania, through supporting their parents to understand their child’s growth and development needs.
With our primary health focus on growth and developmental pathways, it is not recommended that children who are unwell, or not functioning as they would usually, attend our clinics. If you or your child are unwell please let us know prior to the scheduled appointment so that we can work with you to reschedule your appointment.
Services are provided through:
- Child Health Centres
Providing child health, growth and development assessments. Operating clinics throughout Tasmania. - Parenting Centres
- offer intensive parenting support. Based in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.
- Parent Line
Phone 1300 808 178 for 24 hour support. - cu@Home
For young first-time parents 15-19 years of age. - Wetaway Program
Assists children to overcome bedwetting difficulties. - Child Development Unit - North West Region
Assessment and referral services for children 0-5 years who may have delayed in one or more areas of their development.