Child Youth & Family Health

About Us

TAIHS New Directions program aims to engage with women and children and to support families to promote positive health and wellbeing of mothers, babies, and families.

Our New Directions program operates in Townsville and on Palm Island working in partnership with the Townsville Health and Hospital Service.

Program services include:

  • Regular antenatal and postnatal care and services
  • Women’s Business clinics
  • Immunisation clinics
  • Child Health clinics
  • Breastfeeding advisory support
  • Assistance with transport
  • Healthy Ears screening, assessment, treatment, and care management
  • Advocacy and support for clients linking with TAIHS community service programs and other health services
  • Paediatric services

Quick Facts About The Region

TAIHS - Garbutt is located in the suburb of Garbutt, the council of Townsville, the state electorate of Townsville and the federal electorate of Herbert.