Podopaediatric Services offered by Primary Health Care This service provides assessment, treatment, and care for children with foot health problems. The aim is to prevent complications, support healthy development, and promote comfort and mobility from an early age. - Clinical assessment of children’s feet- Management of common podiatric conditions- Preventive advice and follow-up c...

Read at Home Read at Home is a free book lending service run by the National Literacy Agency. It encourages children and teens to read for pleasure by giving them access to a wide range of age-appropriate books in Maltese and English. Families can apply online to receive a set of books of their own choosing delivered directly to their home. Once the books have been read, they can request a new or...

Orthoptic Service Orthoptic services focus on the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems. Comprehensive vision and eye movement assessment, advice on treatment options and referrals for further eye specialists if required.   Children referred through school screening programmes or by a health care professional. Children from infancy (if...

Free School Transport The Free School Transport Scheme provides eligible students attending State schools in Malta and Gozo with free transport between home and school. The service supports children in compulsory education and kindergarten by providing safe, reliable transport through approved school transport providers.Free school transport helps families by making it easier for children to trave...

Therapy Refund Scheme The Therapy Refund Scheme provides financial support to parents and legal guardians of children with disabilities by reimbursing the cost of eligible therapy sessions. Families may claim up to €750 per child each year for therapy provided by warranted or licensed therapists.The scheme is available for children who hold a valid EU Disability Card issued by Aġenzija Sapport an...

YMCA - Youth Empowerment Programme The YMCA Youth Centre in Żabbar is a free, open-access youth space run by YMCA Malta for young people aged 8 and over. Operating as part of YMCA Malta's Youth Empowerment Programme, the centre provides young people with a safe, supportive environment where they can voice their opinions, develop skills, explore their interests, and engage with their community. YMC...

Child Birth and Adoption Bonus (DSS) The Child Birth and Adoption Bonus is a one-off payment made by the Department of Social Security (DSS) to parents of a newborn or newly adopted child in Malta. The bonus is paid automatically — once a child's birth is registered with the Public Registry of Malta within 15 days of birth, the DSS initiates the payment process automatically. No separate applicati...

Online Sessions for Parents/Guardians Parental/Guardian sessions are short, engaging and informative sessions designed to support parents and guardians in navigating their child’s educational journey. These sessions provide valuable insights into child development, learning strategies, and effective ways to foster a positive home-learning environment. Led by experts, they offer practical guidance,...

Skolasajf SkolaSajf provides children aged between 3 and 16 years with the opportunity to engage in a series of cultural, artistic and physical activities, and outings, during the Summer months.Skola Sajf theme this year is  ‘Life is My Adventure!’This service is offered in various centres around Malta and Gozo including Resource Centers. There is a registration fee of €25 for each child...

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is the passport to free or reduced emergency necessary cost for medical treatment in public hospitals needed during temporary visits in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland. The purpose of the EHIC is to facilitate access to medical care during the holder's temporary stay in another Member State and t...