To be eligible for Allie’s drop-in clinic, you must have a Medicare card and be within the first seven weeks postpartum. If the non-birthing parent is bringing the baby, the baby must also be registered for Medicare. For newborn appointments, please remember to bring the Personal Health Record (red book) to ensure we have all the necessary information to support you and your baby.

Basic maternal or newborn questions, concerns or checks

Newborn weight and measurements

Milestone assessment & advice

Breastfeeding & other feeding support

Bottle-feeding, pace-feeding support

Neonatal screen test (NNST) collection

Basic concerns with your newborn, e.g. skin, umbilical cord, blocked tear ducts

Maternal assessment of perineum, breasts, caesarean wound, blood loss

Caesarean wound dressing removal

Newborn settling techniques

Support with newborn skills such as nappy changing, swaddling, bathing, winding

The drop-in clinic cannot provide emergency care for mothers or newborns, immunisations, or routine 1-week and 6-week mother and newborn assessments, as these are typically completed by your regular GP.

If you have multiple concerns, signs of infection for either mum or baby, or if your newborn's jaundice is worsening, a longer appointment is recommended. Please note that if there are signs of dehydration, it is important to seek hospital care immediately.

Fee for longer appointments:

• Out of pocket: $50 (only $24.80 if safety net reached)

• Payable at appointment before Medicare rebate: $126.10

• Midwife/Client Care Plan must be completed before attending your appointment.

• Registration is not required, but it guarantees you will be seen.

  • If the clinic is particularly busy and you haven't registered, drop-ins may be turned away due to capacity.

  • Capacity updates will be posted on Instagram (@thegoodbirthau).

• Please do not register unless you intend to come, as we want spaces available for those who need them.

• Due to the nature of drop-in clinics, wait times are typical.

  • We aim to run the clinic efficiently and see everyone in a timely manner.

  • We apologize for any extended wait times.

• You are welcome to attend as many weekly Drop-In Clinics as you wish.

• Follow-up appointments via telehealth or phone call are available at a bulk-billed fee after your visit.

  • Contact Midwife Allie via text, email, or phone to arrange this.

  • Phone calls are only accepted during business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

• It is still recommended to have routine appointments with your GP for both you and your newborn between 5-10 days and 6 weeks postpartum. A midwife appointment is not a replacement for this.

• This service does not replace your primary healthcare provider.