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Child Health Passport

The Child Health Passport records a child's or young person's health information and provides carers with the information they need to meet the child's day-to-day health needs.

The passport will be updated throughout a child's or young person's time in out-of-home care and will include:

• 'Child information form' with immunisation details (not including parental information)
• a photocopy of their Medicare card
• details of their baseline health assessment or annual health check details
• their health plan
• records from follow-up appointments required by the health plan
• outcomes of any referrals to specialists
• pertinent health alerts (for example allergies, asthma, medications)
• information relating to the specific health needs of the child or young person
• 'Letter regarding custody (medical)' or 'Letter regarding custody and guardianship (medical)'
• blank copies of the health plan follow-up form to be completed by health professionals during follow-up appointments
• other health related information that would help a carer meet their health needs.

The passport moves with the child or young person if they change placement.

A copy of the passport will be provided to parents if the child or young person returns home, or to the young person when they transition from care.

This comprehensive record of the child's medical history will aid diagnosis, ensure they receive appropriate health care and treatment throughout their time in out-of-home care and improve their health and well-being.

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Last updated

3 August 2007