3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check Manly
South Steyne Medical Centre offers the 3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check in Manly, providing a comprehensive assessment of your child’s growth, development, health and wellbeing.
The Healthy Kids Check is a Medicare-funded preventive health assessment designed for children aged three. It provides an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss their child’s development, identify potential health or developmental concerns early, and receive personalised guidance from a General Practitioner.
At South Steyne Medical Centre, the assessment is completed by a practice nurse and GP working together. This combined approach allows time to review your child’s physical health, growth, speech and language, behaviour, social development and general wellbeing.
The 3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check is bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders, with no out-of-pocket cost for the assessment.
Currently this appointment is not available to be booked online, please call or email us to organise an appoinmtent. You can also discuss organising an appointment with your doctor when you are next in the practice.
Conveniently located directly opposite Manly Beach, South Steyne Medical Centre welcomes families from Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Freshwater and across the Northern Beaches.
Why Organise a Healthy Kids Check for your Three Year Old?
At South Steyne Medical Centre, the Healthy Kids Check brings together a practice nurse and GP to provide a comprehensive review of your child’s health and development.
Best of all, the assessment is bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders, making preventive healthcare more accessible for families across Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Early identification of developmental concerns
Support school readiness
Access additional support when needed
Who Is Eligible For A Three Year Old Healthy Kids Check?
Your Child is Three Years Old
Your Child is Eligible for Medicare
Your Child Has Not Had This Assessment Before
Parents and carers who are unsure about their child’s eligibility should contact reception for assistance. You can see our contact details here.
Meet the Doctors Providing 3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Checks in Manly
Your child’s usual GP will conduct the appointment – ensuring continuity of care and that existing medical history is taken into account. If your child does not have a usual GP at the practice or you have not attended the practice before our team can advise you on the availability of GPs consulting at the practice.
Dr Caroline Rogers
- About
Dr Rogers has lived and worked on the Northern Beaches for the last 20 years. Dr Rogers originally qualified in the UK, having studied Medical Science at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. She initially practised as a GP in the UK and commenced her practice as a GP in Sydney in the early 2000s. She has previously held Clinical Director roles at two large practices in Sydney. Dr Rogers also has considerable experience training GP Registrars and medical students.
Dr Rogers is passionate about evidence-based early intervention and proactive care to prevent progression to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. She also has a special interest in the management of menopause and weight loss.
In her free time, Dr Rogers enjoys ocean swimming, political satire and spending time with her three children.
Interests: Use of evidence/data-based models of care in the management of chronic disease and complex conditions, women’s health including menopause, weight loss, GP Registrar and medical student training.
Dr Nikita Hostland
- About
Dr Hostland graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery, and holds a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She also holds an Earth and Environmental Sciences degree from the University of British Columbia.
Dr Hostland brings extensive clinical experience to South Steyne Medical Centre, with broad knowledge across the areas of Indigenous health, family planning, and children’s health. Before practicing at South Steyne Medical Centre, Dr Hostland gained extensive experience by working in the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and various surgery clinics across Australia. Additionally, she has contributed to health research literature, including studies on skin cancer, nutrition, and prenatal testing. Dr Hostland has also been involved in the Mirage Rural High School Visit program, GP and junior doctor mentorship, and healthcare work in the Solomon Islands.
Dr Hostland has a strong clinical focus in women’s health. Dr. Hostland provides both Implanon and Mirena insertions.
Dr Hostland is also qualified to provide the yellow fever vaccine and has an interest in travel medicine.
Outside of work, Dr Hostland enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and spending time in the natural environment of the Northern beaches with her family.
Dr Freda Mangan
- About
Dr Mangan completed her medical degree at Trinity College, Dublin in 2009. She first worked in Sydney in a hospital setting from 2011-2013, then moved to the UK in 2013 where she completed her GP training. Dr Mangan then worked in London as a GP for several years before returning to Australia and joining South Steyne Medical Centre.
Interests: Mental health, paediatrics and women’s health.
Dr Yliana Dennet
- About
Dr Yliana Dennett is an experienced General Practitioner with a strong interest in women’s health, mental health, chronic disease management and preventative care.
She holds a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and additional qualifications in Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Travel Medicine. Her diverse clinical background includes work in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, Flying Doctor Services, and in remote and Indigenous communities.
Dr Dennett has a particular interest in perimenopause and menopause care and is a member of the Australasian Menopause Society. She provides personalised, evidence-based care to support women through all stages of life.
Her services include IUD and Implanon insertions and removals, shared antenatal care, sexual and reproductive health, chronic disease management and comprehensive women’s health checks.
Dr Dennett is known for her warm, thoughtful approach and her commitment to building long-term relationships with her patients.
Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, the ocean and spending time with her family.
Areas of Interest:Women’s health, chronic disease management, travel medicine, men’s health and general medicine.
Languages: English, Spanish and Russian
Dr Jo Lobb
- About
Dr Jo Lobb began her journey in General Practice in rural Tasmania in 2008, after working across several tertiary hospitals in Australia. She returned to Sydney in 2010 and has been caring for individuals and families in the community as a GP ever since.
Dr Jo is a non-procedural GP and considers herself a generalist family doctor who takes great care in diagnosing & managing a wide range of presentations. Dr Jo aims to work collaboratively with patients, families and local health professionals to deliver up-to-date, evidence-based care.
Dr Jo has a strong passion for Allopathic Lifestyle Medicine, and enjoys helping people and families optimise their overall wellbeing . Dr Jo understands the importance of complementing pharmaceuticals with bespoke ‘lifestyle’ scripts that evolve over time.
Whether you are living with a complex chronic condition or consider yourself ‘well’ , Dr Jo will support you in achieving meaningful & sustainable health goals both in the short and long term.
Patients interested in this approach are encouraged to let reception know if they would like to book a longer Lifestyle Medicine consultation with Dr Jo.
Areas of Interest: Allopathic Lifestyle Medicine, Chronic Disease Managment
Dr Jessica Lai
- About
Dr Lai completed her undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) at the University of New South Wales in 2011. Following this, she obtained a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences from the University of Edinburgh and a further postgraduate Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney.
To date, Dr Lai’s work history has seen her employed in a number of hospital and GP practices in both regional and metropolitan locations. This broad experience has equipped Dr Lai with a breadth of skills including surgical, paediatric and obstetrics and gynecology which she is able to utilise for the benefit of her patients.
Dr Lai has recently undertaken further training in one of her areas of medical interest which is skin cancer medicine and dermatoscopy. As a result of this, she has been admitted as a member of the Australasian Skin Cancer College. To date, she has dedicated weekly sessions for skin cancer medicine and is looking to expand this in the future.
Dr Lai is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Interests: Family medicine, chronic disease management, paediatrics, women’s health, shared antenatal care, Implanon removal and insertions, IUD removals and skin cancer medicine.
Languages: English, Malay and Mandarin.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
Dr Vivian Chan
- About
Dr. Vivian Chan brings over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine and general practice to the South Steyne Centre. Graduating with honors from UNSW in 1995 and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr. Chan is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for your entire family.
Her extensive experience includes serving as Senior Registrar at Mount Elizabeth Hospital’s emergency department in Singapore, conducting overseas medical evacuations, and providing medical coverage for significant events such as the ASEAN Games, Youth Olympics, and the APEC Summit in Singapore.
Dr. Chan offers a wide range of services to meet your family’s health needs, including:
- Women’s Health (including Implanon removals & insertions)
- Travel Medicine (Yellow Fever vaccine provider)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Medicine
- Wound Repairs
- Iron Infusions
- Menopause Care
Fluent in Bahasa, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien, Dr. Chan ensures clear communication with a diverse range of patients.
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Chan enjoys running, playing the piano, and spending time with her family.
Dr Leonie Janssen
- About
Dr Leonie Janssen is a compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive primary health care for patients of all ages. She graduated as a medical doctor from Leiden University in the Netherlands in 2013 and went on to complete her Dutch General Practice training in 2018.
Following several years of hospital and general practice experience in the Netherlands, Dr Janssen moved to Australia in 2023. She enjoys the breadth of general practice and is passionate about delivering patient-centred care across all aspects of general medicine.
Dr Janssen is committed to supporting individuals and families with their ongoing health needs, with a focus on accessible, high-quality primary care.
Outside of work, Leonie enjoys spending time with her two young children, exploring the Australian outdoors, and swimming.
Areas of Interest: General medicine, primary health care, family medicine, preventative health, children’s health, women’s health, chronic disease management, general health checks.
Languages: English, Dutch.
Dr Thu Linh (Lin) Ly
- About
Dr Thu Linh Ly is a senior GP and is a graduate of the University of New South Wales. Dr Ly is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Ly commenced practising in Manly 25 years ago and is a well-known family physician for many local families. She is passionate about providing care to women, children, and adolescents and is highly skilled in workplace and preventative health.
Outside of providing healthcare services, Dr Ly enjoys learning French and plays in the community orchestra.
Interests: General Practice Health, Chronic medical conditions, child & adolescent health, work injury, preventative health.
Languages: English, Cantonese, Vietnamese.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
Dr Jon Levenston
- About
Dr Levenston has lived in the Manly area for over 50 years. He was educated at Manly West Public School and Manly Boys High. After completing his training at the University of New South Wales, Jon was resident at Royal North Shore Hospital, Manly Hospital and Mona Vale Hospital and commenced a Family Practice in 1980.
Jon’s sub specialty for over 30 years was addiction medicine and opioid dependency and this involved being the Medical Officer in charge at Fairlight Methadone Unit (Visiting Medical Officer, Royal North Shore Hospital). Dr Levenston has served the Manly community for over 40 years as a Family Physician, catering to all facets of general practice. Dr Levenston is also able to asses diver medicals.
Dr Mindy Da
- About
Dr Mindy Da is a compassionate and thorough General Practitioner who provides care to women, families and young people. She has special interests in women’s health, menopause management, sexual health, mental health and travel medicine, and supports patients through all stages of life – from adolescence to midlife and beyond.
Dr Da has a strong focus on youth mental health and is experienced in managing anxiety, depression and video game addiction. She is known for building rapport with teenagers and young adults, offering a safe, supportive environment for open discussion about emotional wellbeing and behavioural health.
Her clinical skills include IUD and Implanon procedures, contraception counselling, menopause care, sexual health, and the management of common childhood illnesses. Fluent in Mandarin, Dr Da provides culturally sensitive and accessible care for multilingual families.
She is committed to empowering her patients with clear information, practical guidance and personalised care.
Areas of Interest: Screen Addiction, Women’s Health and Mental Health.
Dr Luke Dan
- About
Dr Luke Dan graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2013 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has broad experience across all areas of general practice, with a particular interest in dermatology.
Dr Luke has also worked with elite sporting teams, including the Manly Sea Eagles for three years and the Newcastle Knights for two years. Outside of work, he enjoys sport and spending time with his family and friends.
Areas of Interest: Dermatology
Languages: English
Dr Larry Yee
- About
Dr Yee established and operated multiple skin cancer clinics in rural coastal NSW over the last 20 plus years. He currently provides regular visiting skin cancer consultant services in Coffs Harbour. In December 2021, Dr Yee, in conjunction with South Steyne Medical Centre, established the first full service skin cancer clinic in Manly.
Dr Yee has also been instrumental in the establishment and management of the first and biggest Indigenous community owned, not for profit social enterprise, operating culturally appropriate primary health clinics in NSW Mid North Coast and Far West regions.
Dr Yee is a passionate believer in addressing social inequality via impact investment ventures.
He manages his family foundation fund focusing on rural Indigenous children’s education scholarship assistance and community development.
Internationally, Dr Yee provides advisory consulting services, at the board level, for social enterprises based in India and Singapore, providing telehealth clinic services in rural India and social-mental health well-being engagement in societal socially disadvantaged groups in Asia Pacific countries respectively.
Dr Yee completed MBBS at Adelaide University and Master of Medicine at Sydney University. He holds an impact investment qualification from Oxford University in the UK.
Interests: Skin Cancer Medicine-Surgical and Non-surgical treatment options, Impact investment driven social changes, Indigenous health and social policies and Technology driven solutions for health-social issues.
Clinics: SSMC Skin Cancer Clinic
How Does the 3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check Work?
- Book Your Child’s Healthy Kids Check
Contact South Steyne Medical Centre to arrange a Healthy Kids Check for your child.
The assessment is available to eligible children from their third birthday until before their fourth birthday.
Reception will confirm eligibility and arrange consecutive appointments with a practice nurse and GP.
Please bring your child’s Blue Book (Personal Health Record) if available, as this provides useful information about previous health and developmental assessments.
You can contact us over the phone or via email through this link.
- Initial Assessment With A Practice Nurse
Your child will first see a practice nurse, who will review relevant health and developmental information.
This may include measuring height and weight, assessing growth, reviewing health history and discussing your child’s development, nutrition, sleep, communication and general wellbeing.
Parents and carers are encouraged to share any concerns about their child’s growth, behaviour, speech, learning or development.
- Comprehensive GP Health Assessment
Following the nursing assessment, your child will see a GP.
The GP will review the information collected, complete the relevant physical examination and assess your child’s overall health and development.
The assessment includes consideration of eyesight, hearing, oral health, growth and developmental progress.
The GP will discuss any findings with you, answer questions and provide advice relevant to your child’s individual needs.
- Recommendations and Follow-Up
At the conclusion of the assessment, your GP will explain the findings and any recommended next steps.
Where appropriate, this may include additional monitoring, further assessment or referrals to services such as speech pathology, audiology, paediatrics or other allied health professionals.
A written summary of the Healthy Kids Check will also be offered to parents or carers.
What Does the 3-Year-Old Healthy Kids Check Include?
- Growth and Physical Health
The assessment includes a review of your child’s height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and growth patterns, alongside relevant aspects of their general physical health.
This provides an opportunity to identify growth concerns and discuss healthy development.
- Speech, Language and Communication
Communication skills develop rapidly during early childhood.
The Healthy Kids Check provides an opportunity to discuss your child’s speech clarity, understanding of language, ability to express themselves and communication with others.
If concerns are identified, your GP can recommend further assessment or referral to a speech pathologist where appropriate.
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
Your child’s social interactions, play, emotional regulation and behaviour are important parts of their overall development.
The assessment allows parents and carers to discuss concerns about social engagement, behaviour, routines and emotional wellbeing.
- Movement and Motor Skills
Your GP will assess relevant aspects of your child’s eyesight, hearing and oral health.
This helps identify concerns that may affect communication, learning, development and everyday wellbeing.
Fees and Cancellation Policy
The consulting doctors at South Steyne Medical Centre have decided to bulk bill this assessment.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for the eligible assessment.
The Healthy Kids Check is a dedicated preventive health assessment. If your child requires treatment for an unrelated illness or additional services, a separate appointment may be required, and the usual billing arrangements may apply.
Appointments reserved specifically for patients may incur a cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment time or in cases of non-attendance.
Please contact reception if you need to change or cancel your child’s appointment.
Please visit our fees page to learn more.
Where Are We Located?
Our medical centre is easily accessible for families living in Manly and across the Northern Beaches, including Fairlight, Balgowlah, Queenscliff, Freshwater, Brookvale, Curl Curl, Seaforth and Dee Why.
There are multiple car parks nearby at Rialto Square and Whistler Street, both offering two hours of free parking. Disabled parking spaces are also located outside the medical centre.
South Steyne Medical Centre
15 South Steyne
Manly NSW 2095
Healthy Kids Check and Children’s Health Updates Manly
Have Questions?
Call us on
(02) 7209 2920
Visit us at 15 South Steyne,
Manly, 2095
Email us on
ssmadmin@southsteynemedical.com
