Paediatric Healthcare
Caring for Your Children at Every Stage of Growth
At Meroo Street Family Practice, we understand how important it is for your children to receive quality and compassionate care for them to grow healthy and active in life. Our team is experienced in paediatric healthcare and committed to supporting the health, development, and wellbeing of every child in Bomaderry, Nowra and nearby suburbs.
What Our Children’s Healthcare Services Include
We provide a broad range of children’s healthcare services to ensure your children are supported with the accurate healthcare needs for every stage and age of their development. Here are the services you can expect from us:
Personalised Paediatric Care
Our GPs are trained to assess and manage a variety of health conditions in children, regardless if it’s a common illness, an ongoing health concern or a more complex case.
Immunisations
We provide routine childhood immunisations in line with the National Immunisation Program, helping protect your child from preventable diseases.
Developmental Monitoring
Regular checkups are also available at Meroo St Family Practice, which allows us to assess your child’s growth and developmental milestones, offering support and referrals when needed.
Nutrition and Healthy Habits
We provide practical advice on healthy eating and physical wellbeing to support your child’s energy, growth, and long-term health.
Early Identification and Intervention
Our team focuses on early detection of potential health concerns, making sure you get timely advice and management, and giving your child the best start in life.
Why Families Choose Us for Paediatric Care
Our team at Meroo Street Family Practice is passionate about lending a helping hand to whoever needs quality healthcare. That means, we don’t shy away from supporting your children’s health, regardless of what stage and age they are currently in.
Our approach to paediatric healthcare has always been grounded in evidence-based care to deliver their needs with kindness, patience and excellence in keeping them healthy.
Supporting Your Child’s Health
Your child is precious, especially when their health is at stake. Our team is here to help you protect it with the correct healthcare needs required for them. Get support from Meroo Street Family Practice, where we are proud to serve families across Bomaderry, Nowra and other nearby suburbs with trusted, compassionate paediatric care.
Book an appointment with our friendly team today and to ensure your child is taken care of.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paediatric care do you offer?
We provide GP care for babies, children and adolescents—including regular health checks, growth and developmental reviews, immunisations and common childhood illness care. Please see current availability with reception.
What ages do you see?
All ages from newborns to teens. New parents are welcome to book early visits to discuss feeding, sleep, growth and post-birth questions.
When should my child have routine health checks?
NSW’s child health record recommends checks at birth, 1–4 weeks, 6–8 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years and 4 years. We use these visits to review growth, development and vaccinations.
What should I bring to a paediatric appointment?
Please bring your child’s Medicare card and their “Blue Book” (My Personal Health Record) so we can update growth, development and vaccine records. If you’ve misplaced it, NSW Health can help you obtain a new copy.
Which vaccines are due—and when?
We follow the Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP). The current schedule (updated 26 June 2025; page refreshed 1 September 2025) shows the vaccine timing for each age group. Ask us if your child needs catch-up vaccines.
Do you do catch-up immunisations?
Yes. If your child has missed doses or recently moved to Australia, we can create a catch-up plan based on the NIP and your child’s history.
My child has a fever—when should we see a doctor?
See a GP if fever lasts more than 3 days, your child is very unwell, has a rash, is dehydrated or you’re worried. Babies under 3 months with a temperature ≥38 °C should be assessed urgently at hospital.
Do you check development and school readiness?
Yes. At scheduled checks—especially around 4 years—we look at speech, movement, behaviour and learning, and can refer for extra support if needed. Please bring the Blue Book.
Can you help with allergies, asthma or eczema?
Yes. Your GP can assess symptoms, provide a management plan and coordinate referrals to allied health or paediatric specialists when appropriate. (General guidance aligned with paediatric primary-care practice.)
How do I book and what are your hours and fees?
You can book by phone or online. We’re a mixed-billing practice—some services may be bulk billed; otherwise a gap fee can apply. Please check current hours and fees with reception.