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New Medicare Healthy Kids Check for three-year-olds
From 1 November 2026, eligible three-year-olds can receive a Medicare-supported health and developmental assessment with their GP.
New Medicare Healthy Kids Check for three-year-olds
From 1 November 2026, eligible three-year-olds can receive a Medicare-supported health and developmental assessment with their GP.
The Medicare Healthy Kids Check helps families understand their child's health and development and identify concerns early, so appropriate advice and support can be provided.
What does the check include?
Your GP will review your child's:
- Growth, general health, vision, hearing and oral health.
- Speech, movement and developmental milestones.
- Behaviour, social and emotional development.
- Sleep, nutrition and everyday wellbeing.
Parents and carers can also discuss any questions or concerns about their child's development.
Who is eligible?
Medicare-eligible children can receive one Healthy Kids Check at three years of age. The service is available once per child per lifetime.
How to book
Contact Rochedale Family Practice on (07) 3341 2022 to arrange an appropriate appointment and confirm billing arrangements.
If you have concerns about your child's development, you do not need to wait until their third birthday to speak with your GP.