Paediatric Asthma & Chronic Illness Care

Information, assistance and coordination of care for families of children with asthma or other chronic illness.

Frequently asked questions

• How will your Care Coordinator help you?

  Your Care Coorinator will work with you to design a program which best suits the needs of your family.

  This may include:

  • Teaching your child and family about your child’s medical condition including sign, symptoms, medications, management.
  • Follow up phone support.
  • Coordination of Community Health and Allied Health appointments.
  • Age appropriate education tools.
  • Schools, kindergarten, and childcare management strategies.

   

• What services do the Care Coordination Team provide?

  Care Coordination services are provided by qualified health professionals and deliver a variety of services depending on your needs.

  These may include:

  • Dietitian
  • Occupational therapy
  • Counselling
  • Exercise options
  • Education at kindergarten and schools

• Where is care delivered?

  Appointments can be made at home or a location which best suits the needs of your family

  Family members are encouraged to attend.

  Community Health Centre appointments are also available.