Maternal and child health service

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The Maternal and Child Health Service is a free service available to all parents and carers with children from birth to school age.

Our Maternal and Child Health centres offer:

Child growth and development assessments
Referrals to other health agencies
Health and early parenting information
Links to community resources
New parents’ groups

Our Maternal and Child Health Nurses are all registered nurses with qualifications in Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health.

Parents and carers can get information, guidance and support on:

Breastfeeding
Child health and development
Maternal health
Parent-child relationships
Home and care safety for infants
Child accident and injury prevention
Immunisation
Nutrition
Family planning

Make an appointment to visit a centre

To make an appointment, contact our Early Years Team on 03 4408 6590 or Request an MCH appointment online.

Our service is a "well" service. If you have an appointment booked and either you or your child is unwell, please call our Early Years Team to reschedule your appointment.

Interpreters

Interpreting services are available for all consultations. Please contact our Early Years Team in advance of your appointment and they will organise an interpreter to be present.