Children’s Health in Point Cook
From a newborn’s first weeks to a teenager’s sports injury, a children’s GP in Point Cook can look after most of your child’s everyday health. Staying with one clinic over the years keeps growth, vaccinations and past illnesses in one record, so changes are easier to spot.
When a child needs a specialist, the GP arranges the referral and keeps coordinating care afterwards.
What children’s GP care covers
- newborn and 6-week checks for babies
- childhood vaccinations on the national schedule
- a health check before kinder or school
- fevers, coughs, ear infections, rashes and tummy bugs
- asthma, eczema and allergies
- cuts, sprains and sports injuries
- sleep, eating, behaviour and teenage health concerns
Checks at key ages
In Victoria, the free Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service sees every family from birth to school age, with 10 Key Ages and Stages visits from a home visit through to three and a half years. GP checks sit alongside those visits rather than replacing them.
Many parents book a GP check with their baby around six to eight weeks, when the first vaccinations are due. From November 2026, a Medicare Healthy Kids Check is due to be added for 3-year-olds, to look at physical, social and emotional development.
Vaccinations on schedule
Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule are free for children eligible for Medicare. In Victoria, children must be up to date with their immunisations to enrol in childcare and kindergarten, and family assistance payments also depend on meeting immunisation requirements. If a dose was missed, free catch-up vaccines are available for eligible people under 20. Bring the green book to each visit so doses can be recorded.
Development and early support
If you are unsure about your child’s speech, movement, play or behaviour, raise it early. Your GP can assess your child, arrange hearing or other tests and refer on where needed. Our early intervention page explains the next steps. Between visits, the Maternal and Child Health Line can be reached on 13 22 29 for advice on development and behaviour.
What to bring to a visit
- your child’s Medicare card, or the card they are listed on
- the green book, for growth and vaccination records
- a list of medicines, allergies and past hospital stays
- for an illness, when it started, any temperature readings, and how much your child is eating, drinking and weeing
A favourite toy or book can make the examination easier for a younger child.
When to call 000 or go to hospital
Take a baby under 3 months with a fever above 38°C straight to the nearest emergency department. Call 000 if a child is drowsy, struggling to breathe or has a stiff neck. healthdirect has more on fever in children.
Booking a children’s GP in Point Cook
Several of our GPs list children’s health among their interests; see Our Team. Standard consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. You can book online or call (03) 7300 7780.
Common questions
What if my child already has a specialist?
Keep the GP in the loop. Bring recent specialist letters or hospital discharge papers so the GP can coordinate care and follow up between appointments.
Can my child see a GP about worry or low mood?
Yes. A GP is a good first stop for children and teenagers, and our mental health page explains how support is arranged.
What if my child gets sick at night?
For advice about a child under school age, the MCH Line is open 24 hours on 13 22 29. For after-hours care, call 13 SICK (13 7425). In an emergency, call 000.
Are procedures for children bulk billed?
Standard consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card, but all procedures attract fees. See Patient Info and Fees.
Good to know
Before your appointment
If you are a new patient, please arrive at least five minutes before your consultation and bring:
- Photo ID
- A valid Medicare card
Fees and billing
We offer bulk billing to all patients with a valid Medicare card for standard consultations. All procedures are subject to fees.