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Health Assessments

Blood pressure readings, blood sugar levels and weight checks plus education to help prevent health issues.

Hearing Services

A wide range of services for hearing, including assessments and support for people with hearing impairments. Read more...

Home Birthing Services

Support for eligible women wishing to give birth at home. Midwives and a multidisciplinary team provide professional care across pregnancy and the postpartum period. Read more ...

Discharge Planning Resource Unit

Nurses at Royal Darwin Hospital coordinate discharge requirements for clients with complex needs, referring to agencies, liaising with support agencies.

Immunisation - Child or adult

For information on school immunisations and to see whether you are eligible to some of the free vaccinations that are available to certain adult groups, visit our immunisation pages.

Postnatal home visits

Physical checks of mother and baby after early discharge from hospital. Support, education and information on issues ranging from breastfeeding to family relationships. Read more ...

School Health

Nurses provide assessment, referral, treatment and counselling for high school and primary students in urban areas. Education, health promotion and immunisation programs are provided within the school community.

Social workers

Assessment and counselling for individuals and families, linking clients to other agencies and helping with developing support groups for special needs.

Well baby assessments and clinics

Regular check-ups for babies are provided, along with parenting information such as breastfeeding, nutrition and safety. Workshops and Groups, such as Meet Other Parents also available. Read more ...

Well Women's Cancer Screening

This program was established in 1994 to implement the National Cervical Screening Program and BreastScreen Australia in the NT. Read more...

Wound Care

Education and assistance with wound care, dressing changes and protecting your wound from further injury.

 

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