All genders

Every child and young person receiving healthcare or disability support services should have access to, and opportunities to participate in play, recreation, creative activities and education.

Health and disability service providers whose knowledge and skills enable them to respond appropriately to children's and young people's clinical, emotional, developmental, educational and cultural needs, should care for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Accommodation, facilities and equipment should meet the needs of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Facilities and equipment should be designed, provided and maintained to ensure children and young people's safety and emotional well-being. Accommodation for tamariki and rangatahi should be separate from that provided for adults.

Find out about the health services available to support you, your child and whānau (family).

You will feel more at ease if you are well informed about your child's hospital visit and have support arranged for you and your whānau (family).

Primary health organisations are groups of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who provide your whānau (family) with health care.

There are a number of ways you can help your child if they are having healthcare treatment.

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) should be protected from physical and emotional pain, trauma and distress.

Whānau (families) need to be fully informed about their child or young person's condition so that they can participate in all aspects of their child or young person's care and support.

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) of all ages should have information provided in a manner appropriate to their maturity, understanding and culture. This includes participation in decisions that affect them, active involvement in their care and giving consent if competent.

As much healthcare and disability support as possible should be provided in the home and community. When tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) are admitted to hospital, this should be as close to home as possible within the bounds of quality and safety.

Healthcare and disability support services should provide culturally safe services to all tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Warts are common, harmless skin growths caused by a virus. Warts will disappear within 2 years in most tamariki (children).

Chickenpox is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Tamariki (children) with chickenpox need to stay home from school and daycare. Tamariki can have free chickenpox immunisation at 15 months of age.

Health and disability service providers should respect and be responsive to Māori and their cultural values and beliefs.

Tamariki (children) are part of a whānau (family) and are dependent on parents or primary caregivers for physical and emotional care and support. Whānau are a critical part of support and care for tamariki.