Children’s health and parenting

Children, like adults, can be afflicted by both physical and mental health problems.

Health problems that don’t arise until later years often originate as a result of childhood.
To provide your child the best start to life, there is a lot to consider, but every child has the right to the basics − a safe environment, good nutrition, loving relationships and of course, the chance to play and develop. Unfortunately, becoming unwell or getting hurt from time to time is part of childhood too – that’s why we have private health cover! As a parent, your role is to help your child to get back on their feet again, either at home or with the help from the right health care professional.