Medicare Healthy Kids Check for 3-Year-Olds: What Parents Need to Know

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The Australian Government has introduced a Medicare Healthy Kids Check for three-year-old children, available from 1 November 2026. The health check aims to identify developmental and health concerns early, helping families access appropriate advice, assessments and support before their child starts school.

For parents wondering whether their child is meeting developmental milestones, the new check provides an opportunity to discuss communication, learning, behaviour and overall development with their doctor.

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