What to bring
Each time you visit us
- Your child’s Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications your child is taking (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
For an outpatient or clinic appointment
- Your child’s appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your child’s letter
- Any documents from school or previous GP or specialist appointments
- Your baby’s Red Book (Personal Child Health Record)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
Staying overnight or longer
- Your child’s pyjamas, socks or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Toiletries (nappies, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- A comfort item like a toy or blanket
- Books or favourite activity
- Your clothes and toiletries if you are staying overnight with your child
- Appropriate footwear
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your child’s care
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.