Paediatric Healthcare
Children’s GP Care At Every Stage Of Growth
Children’s healthcare needs can change quickly as they grow. Some families need support for newborn feeding, sleep, growth, or post-birth questions. Others may need regular check-ups, vaccinations, school readiness reviews, or help managing common illnesses and ongoing health concerns.
At Meroo Street Family Practice, our GPs provide care for children from newborns to teens. We welcome early visits for new parents who want to discuss feeding, sleep, growth, and post-birth questions, as well as ongoing care for children and adolescents as their health needs change over time.
What Our Children’s Healthcare Services Can Include:
General GP Care For Babies, Children, And Teens
Our GPs assess and manage a wide range of common childhood health concerns, from general illnesses and routine health issues to ongoing concerns that may need regular follow-up. Having a local GP for your child can make it easier to access continuity of care as their health needs change over time. We support children with everything from common illnesses to ongoing concerns and more complex health needs.
Childhood Immunisations
We provide routine childhood immunisations in line with the National Immunisation Program, helping protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. We can also help with catch-up immunisations if a child has missed doses or recently moved to Australia.
Growth And Developmental Monitoring
Regular child health checks can help monitor growth, development, and milestone progress over time. These appointments can also help identify when extra support or referral may be useful. We provide regular check-ups to assess growth and developmental milestones, with support and referrals where needed.
Medicare Healthy Kids Check for 3-Year-Olds
From 1 November 2026, Medicare-eligible 3-year-olds can have a Medicare Healthy Kids Check. Your GP looks at your child’s health, growth, and development and can help connect your family with early support. It is a face-to-face appointment, and each child can have it once.
Please call our reception team on (02) 4421 4655 to book, as it can’t be booked online.
School Readiness And Milestone Reviews
As children get older, health checks can also support school readiness by looking at areas such as speech, movement, behaviour, learning, and general development. These reviews can be especially helpful around four years of age, with referrals available if extra support is needed.
Nutrition And Healthy Habit Support
Healthy growth also depends on nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and everyday routines. Our team can provide practical guidance to help support your child’s long-term health and wellbeing, including advice on healthy eating and physical wellbeing.
Early Identification And Intervention
Early review of symptoms, growth patterns, behaviour, or development may help families get support sooner. Early assessment can help identify potential health concerns and guide timely advice, management, and referral where needed.
Support For Ongoing Childhood Health Concerns
Children may also need ongoing GP support for conditions such as allergies, asthma, or eczema. Your GP can assess symptoms, provide a management plan, and coordinate referrals to allied health or paediatric specialists when appropriate.
Routine Child Health Checks And When To Book
Routine child health checks can help monitor growth, development, and general wellbeing as your child grows. NSW child health records recommend checks at birth, 1–4 weeks, 6–8 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. These visits can also be used to review development and vaccinations.
You may also want to book an appointment if your child:
- is due for a vaccination
- needs a growth or developmental review
- has a fever or ongoing illness
- needs support with asthma, allergies, or eczema
- is preparing for school and you want a general check-up
Babies under 3 months with a temperature of 38°C or higher should be assessed urgently at hospital. Other children with fever should see a GP if symptoms last more than three days, they seem very unwell, are dehydrated, have a rash, or you are worried.
What To Bring To Your Child’s Appointment
To help us provide the best possible care, please bring your child’s Medicare card and their NSW Blue Book (My Personal Health Record) where available. Bringing the Blue Book can help keep growth, development, and vaccine records up to date during visits.
Why Local Families Choose Our Clinic
Parents often want a clinic that is easy to access, practical to deal with, and able to support their child’s health over time. Some of the key reasons families choose our clinic include:
- GP care for babies, children, and teenagers
- childhood immunisations
- developmental monitoring
- support for healthy growth and habits
- early identification of health concerns
- online booking
- local care in Bomaderry for families from Nowra and nearby areas
Local Children’s Healthcare For Bomaderry, Nowra, And Nearby Areas
Meroo Street Family Practice is based in Bomaderry NSW and supports families from Bomaderry, Nowra, and nearby Shoalhaven communities who are looking for a local GP for their child. The clinic is also convenient for patients coming from surrounding areas including Berry, Kiama, Worrigee, Cambewarra, North Nowra, Culburra Beach, and Shoalhaven Heads.
Related Services For Children And Families
Depending on your child’s needs, you may also want to explore these related services available through the clinic:
Book A Paediatric GP Appointment
If you are looking for paediatric healthcare in Bomaderry or Nowra, Meroo Street Family Practice is here to support your child’s health through every stage of growth. Whether you need a baby check-up, childhood immunisation, developmental review, or a general GP appointment for a child or teenager, our team is here to help.
Book online or call (02) 4421 4655 to arrange an appointment. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm at 1 Meroo St, Bomaderry NSW 2541.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paediatric care do you offer?
What ages do you see?
When should my child have routine health checks?
What is the Medicare Healthy Kids Check, and how do I book it?
It is a new health check for Medicare-eligible 3-year-olds, starting 1 November 2026. Your GP looks at your child’s health, growth and development, and can arrange referrals if needed. It is a face-to-face appointment, and each child can have it once. Please call (02) 4421 4655 to book, as it can’t be booked online.
What should I bring to a paediatric appointment?
Which vaccines are due—and when?
Do you do catch-up immunisations?
My child has a fever—when should we see a doctor?
Do you check development and school readiness?
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.
How do I book and what are your hours and fees?
You can book by phone or online, except the Medicare Healthy Kids Check, which is booked by phone. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Meroo Street Family Practice bulk bills all services, except procedures such as iron infusions and private medicals.