Health resources

Auckland Regional Dental Service:
Free dental care is available for children aged 0 years to Year 8 (Form 2) by the school dental service. Dental care from Year 9 (Form 3) until their 18th birthday (adolescent dental service) is provided by a contracted dental provider. Mobile dental clinics may also be based at Kohanga Reo and Pacific Island Language Nests. You can visit any ARDS clinic. For a list of clinics currently open in your area visit: www.ards.co.nz

B4 School Check
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for four year olds. The B4 School Check aims to identify and address any health, behavioural, social, or developmental concerns which could affect a child's ability to get the most benefit from school. It includes a check of your child’s: hearing,eyesight, teeth and gums, height, weight, behaviour and development. There is information for parents translated in to 8 other languages, and informations for early childhood education services and teachers. Key contact for west Auckland is the Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) on 0800 104 105 or visit: www.moh.govt.nz/b4schoolcheck

Crying over spilt milk Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ for Parents of Infants and Children Charitable Trust (GRSNNZ) Ph: 0800 380 517 www.reflux.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz

First Aid for those working with young Children
Unit Standard 25459 for those who have responsibility for children under 6 years. Including home-based education and care services for young children. 20 June 2012 for 2 weeks at Te Atatu Peninsula Community House on consecutive Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm $60. Also Monday 26 November 2012 for 1 day 9.30am-1.30pm WEA Henderson $60, where childminding is available. For more information see West Auckland Community Education: www.westaucklandcomed.co.nz

First Aid for early childhood centres:
First Aid for Workplaces - A Good Practice Guide has just been launched by the Department of Labour. The guide can help you manage first aid needs in your workplace. www.osh.govt.nz
The guide replaces the Department's previous guidance material on first aid in workplaces. It takes account of recent regulatory changes, including the withdrawal of the Factories and Commercial Premises (First Aid) Regulations 1985. It was developed with the help of industry experts and reflects best practice.

First Aid resources:
First Aid for Workplaces - A Good Practice Guide - check out the full guide. www.osh.govt.nz
First Aid at Work factsheet - summarises key points from the guide, tailored to the needs of small to medium businesses or centres. osh.govt.nz/publications
For further information about health and safety, visit the Department of Labour website. http://www.dol.govt.nz/
Public health resources – colourful posters on healthy eating, drinking water, etc: www.healthed.govt.nz

Health education website: Ministry of Health websit with details of health education resources near you, plus online catalogue of resources about key public health topics - promoting understanding of health issues and preventative measures. Free posters, booklets, etc. www.healthed.govt.nz

Health and disability commissioner Champions of consumers' rights: handling consumer complaints about health and disability services and how to improve the quality of health and disability services. This site has a good FAQ page. www.hdc.org.nz

IMAC The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) is a nationwide organisation based at the School of Population Health at The University of Auckland. The aim is to provide New Zealanders with a local source of independent, factual information including benefits and risks regarding immunisation, and vaccine-preventable disease. The information provided is based on international and New Zealand medical research and is supported by a large network of health professionals. www.immune.org.nz

La Leche League information, support & encouragement to mothers who want to breastfeed, encouraging and promoting the understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Ph: 846 0752 www.lalecheleague.org.nz

MAMA Maternity Information Services (Mothers and Midwives Associated) is a maternity service provider organisation that is run by mothers and midwives who believe that pregnancy, labour and birth and mothering are normal and healthy events in a woman's life. Pregnancy, birth and parenting information classes (Antenatal classes) available. Ph: 488 4634 www.mama-maternityinfo.co.nz

Maternity Services Consumer Council The Maternity Services Consumer Council is a consumer organisation that promotes the rights of women throughout the birthing cycle. The website contains information on how maternity care is provided in New Zealand and the options available to women. www.maternity.org.nz

Miscarriage support are a team of volunteers of various ages who have all experienced the loss of our own babies and would like to provide emotional support and information for women and their families during and after miscarriage and subsequent pregnancies www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz

NZ Multiple Birth Association NZ Multiple Birth Association. For expectant mothers, or for those raising multiples. www.multiples.org.nz

Parent Aid Waitakere Parent Port Incorp. provide easily accessible, immediate, short term practical service to assist the mothers of pre-school children when they are temporarily ill, emotionally stressed, in a crisis situation or for other reasons needing help to care for their children Ph: 836 4122 www.parentport.co.nz

Plunket: a not-for-profit organisation with clinical staff and a volunteer network providing services to help families. PlunketLine is a toll free telephone helpline that offers information, support and advice to parents and caregivers from 7am to midnight, seven days a week. PlunketLine: 0800 933 922 www.plunket.org.nz Also there is West Auckland Plunket Family Centre which is a drop-in centre at available at certain opening times to help and support, but ring to find latest opening times.

Post Natal Distress Support Network Trust Free support to women and their families, who are affected by all degrees of symptoms of; baby blues, antenatal and postnatal distress and depression (PND), anxiety, stress and birth trauma. Ph: 836 6967 www.postnataldistress.org.nz/

Refugee Health Care Handbook: Free (published 2001). Ministry of Health. Who is a refugee? The experience of refugee women, cultural backgrounds, common health issues in refugees, etc. Available on website: http://www.moh.govt.nz Important reading for those working with young refugee families.

Refugee health website: www.refugeehealth.govt.nz has a wide range of links to services, such as interpreting services. Publications list suitable for academic study.

SPARC: (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) have ideas encouraging people to get active in families and communities. They publish 14 activity guides for under fives. ph: 0800 22 8483 www.pushplay.org.nz

Safekids: For the prevention of specific unintentional childhood injuries. www.safekids.org.nz

Stillborn & newborn death support: www.sands.org.nz With phone support, meetings, coffee group, library & magazine available.

The New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders provides quality information about rare conditions, has a comprehensive directory of more than 160 NZ support groups, and promotes policy discussion. www.nzord.org.nz

Wellchild: WellChild / Tamariki Ora is about babies, infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers under 5 years old and keeping them well, growing and developing to their fullest potential. www.wellchild.org.nz

West Auckland Women's centre : www.awc.org.nz A drop-in centre, library, information on women's health, rights, issues etc.