About this service

We provide the following services:

• medical examination by a Forensic Paediatrician, including DNA collection
• Medico-legal reports

Who we care for

We see children and families from the ACT and surrounding NSW.

Referral to our medical services can be made by a concerned health professional, police or a child protection service including Child Youth and Families (CYF) or the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

We offer these services for free.

How to access this service

Parents who are concerned their child has experienced abuse can directly report their concerns or disclosures of abuse to the Police and Children, Youth and Families via the Reporting Line.

Counselling and therapeutic support is available for Harmful Sexualised Behaviours (HSB) via Enhanced Child Health Services (ECHS). This can be accessed by calling reception on 02 5124 2712.

What to expect

• Initial appointments (1^st visit) average 2 hours and are dependent on the purpose of the referral. This allows enough time for the paediatrician or nurse to review your child’s entire health and wellbeing history, as well as any acute issues.
• Follow up visits (if required) are scheduled for 1 hour, but can finish sooner.
• You may be seen by a paediatrician or nurse at this appointment.

What to bring

• Your child's personal health record (Blue Book)
• An adult with parental responsibility (to legally provide consent) needs to attend with the child

Where we're located

Canberra Hospital, Building 3, Level 1.

Directions will be provided once your appointment is scheduled.