3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check
The 3-year-old Healthy Kids Check is a one-off Medicare health assessment that makes sure your child is healthy, growing well and developing as expected before they start kindy and school. At Mooloolah Family Clinic in Mooloolah Valley, the Healthy Kids Check is bulk billed for eligible children with a Medicare card.
What is checked?
- Height, weight and growth
- Development milestones, including speech, language, movement and play
- Behaviour, sleep and family wellbeing
- Eyesight and hearing
- Teeth and oral health
- Toileting and bladder control
- Immunisations, so you know what is coming up at age 4
Your GP will talk with you about any concerns, give you advice and arrange referrals if they are needed, such as to a speech pathologist, audiologist, optometrist or paediatrician. You will receive a written summary of the check.
Who is eligible?
Children aged 3 (before their fourth birthday) with a Medicare card. Each child can have one Healthy Kids Check.
How to prepare
- Bring your child’s Personal Health Record (the red book) and Medicare card
- Write down any questions or concerns about development, behaviour, sleep or eating
- Allow 30 to 60 minutes
- Bring a favourite toy or snack to keep your child comfortable
Frequently asked questions
Is the 3-year-old health check bulk billed?
Yes. The Healthy Kids Check is bulk billed at Mooloolah Family Clinic for eligible children with a Medicare card.
What age can my child have the Healthy Kids Check?
Your child can have the check once while they are 3 years old, before they turn 4.
What should I bring?
Your child’s red book (Personal Health Record), their Medicare card and a list of any questions or concerns.
You can also read about our other bulk billed health assessments.