Infant and Child Team
Health professional information
Alfred Health's Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) provides a specialised Infant and Child Team. This team offers direct clinical support and consultation to caregivers and other service providers for infants and children aged 0-11 years who have difficulties in emotional, social, and developmental areas, or who are at risk of having difficulties in these areas.
Clinical service overview
Our service includes direct support for individuals, families and groups, as well as consultation to professionals from other service providers who provide support to children in this age group, including maternal child and health services, kindergartens and schools. The program also provides professional education, training and research.
Typical referral concerns for infants and children can include:
Babies and toddlers:
- Persistent feeding difficulties or poor weight gain
- Persistent crying, restlessness or difficulty being comforted
- Sleeping problems that do not settle over time
- Unusual quietness or lack of interest in parents and surroundings
- Long and frequent temper tantrums
- Persistent clinginess
- Restricted play
Children:
- Persistent defiance
- Impulsivity or overactivity
- Reluctance or refusal to attend school
- Being bullied
- Problems with sleeping or eating regularly
Refer your patient
Contact us directly
Self-referrals or referral from other providers can be made by calling and speaking to our Access Team or by faxing/emailing the below referral form.
Referral phone
(03) 8552 0555
Referral fax
(03) 8552 0444
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday | Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Friday | Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Natalie Van Swet: Psychiatry
Resources
Children and Parents with Mental Illness
Resources and information to children, parents, family and friends and health professionals on how to respond to the needs of parents with mental illness
headspace
Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing
Beyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses teaching simple, practical first aid skills for helping those experiencing mental health problems.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc
Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about
Sane Australia
An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness
Tandem
Representing family and friends supporting people living with mental health issues, Tandem provides information, advocacy, research and community awareness about caring for people experiencing mental ill-health.
Young Carers Network
The Young Carers Network (YCN) is a nationally coordinated online resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.
Reach Out
A website for getting young people through tough times
In Case Of An Emergency, Call 000