The Feeding Clinic sees infants and children with:
- Swallowing difficulties which may put them at risk of aspiration
- Faltering growth related to a paediatric feeding disorder
- Oral aversion
- Children who require a feeding tube (Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) program)
This clinic only sees children who need support from both a Speech Pathologist and Dietitian.
The Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) program is only available to children who are currently under the care of a Paediatrician at Northern Health.
How to refer to this service:
Due to high demand for this service, referrals are only accepted from Paediatricians at Northern Health.
Cost:
- These clinics are free for Medicare Patients.
- Medicare Ineligible patients will be charged a fee. Please see https://www.nh.org.au/patients-and-visitors/patient-account-information/ for more information.
What to bring to the appointment:
- Something for your child to eat or drink
- Videos of your child feeding at home
- Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCHN) Health and Development Record Book
- A food diary or record of home feeding routines
Contact us:
To enquire about your referral:
Contact Community Access Services (CAS)
Phone: 9495 3443
Fax: 8405 8616
For other enquiries:
Craigieburn Centre
274-304 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn
Phone: 8338 3000
Northern Hospital Epping
185 Copper Street, Epping
Phone: 8405 8580
- Locations offering this service
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Craigieburn Centre
