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Child Development Service - Vera Hayward Centre | Southern

Public Service, Paediatrics

Today

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

The Ratoka Whakawhanake Tamaiti (Child Development Service) at the Vera Hayward Centre provides therapy for tamariki who meet disability criteria. For example, we work with tamariki with Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and chromosomal differences.

We also provide a NICU follow-up programme to tamariki who meet the criteria for this service.

We work primarily with children until they start school, when they are referred to other services to support them in school if needed. School age children are also sometimes eligible to access the service.

The following video provides more information about our service:

Vera Hayward Centre Dunedin (with NZSL) - YouTube

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Referral

We accept referrals for tamariki under 5 years of age who meet our criteria, from whānau (parents) and community service providers.

We provide some services for tamariki aged 5 - 16 years. Referrals for these children are via a paediatrician.

Please visit our website to find out more about referrals.

https://www.southernhealth.nz/vera-hayward-centre

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, French, German, Italian

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Travel Directions

We are located in the Fraser Building at 464 Castle St.

The following link shows you where we are:

Entering Vera Hayward Centre - YouTube

Parking

There are four free parks located directly outside the Vera Hayward Centre. If these are full there is also metered parking on Castle St and Hanover St. 

Contact Details

Dunedin Hospital

Dunedin - South Otago

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Fraser Building
464 Castle Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016

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Street Address

Fraser Building
464 Castle Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016

Postal Address

Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054

This page was last updated at 10:59AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Child Development Service - Vera Hayward Centre | Southern.