Katoomba Community Health Facility

Outline of Katoomba Community Health Facility

Katoomba Community Health Centre provides a range of services in the Katoomba area to children, young people and their families. Services range from health promotion, through prevention and early detection to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Community Health staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care at the Community Health Centre, in people’s homes or in other venues, such as Early Childhood (Baby Health) Centres and schools.

Services we Provide

• Child and Family Health Nursing including home visiting for all new parents, Early Childhood Health clinics, support with infant feeding and parenting, developmental screening and parenting groups
• Speech Pathology for children
• Occupational Therapy for children
• Playgym
• Counselling services for children, families and adults
• Women’s Health

Health Consumers best Served by this Community Health Facility

Children and families living or attending preschool/ school in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow local government areas

Appointment Requirements

Contact Central Referral Service on 1800 222 608

Referral Requirements

No referral is required

Geographical Area Served

Blue Mountains and Lithgow local government areas

Eligibility

Clients must live, work or attend school/preschool in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow local government areas

Eligibility Age Range

For Counselling and Child and Family Health Nursing services – no age restrictions

For Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services, children must be aged under 8 years and not have a moderate or more severe developmental disability

For Playgym, children must be aged between 2 and 5 years

Transport

Accessible by bus and train. Street parking.

Disability Facilities

Level access

Related Services

Other services located at Katoomba Community Health Centre:

• Mental Health
• Drug & Alcohol