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Your 3.5-year Maternal & Child Health appointment

Handout information

Please find below the handout information for your MCH appointment, some of which can also be found on the Victorian Government's Better Health Channel.

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Kidsafe - 3.5 - 5 Years Fact Sheet

Further Information

Additional City of Yarra programs and services can be found below:

Immunisation

Use our free drop-in immunisation service. See what vaccines are available and what to bring. Find clinic locations, session times and information for children.

Playgroups

For babies, toddlers and preschool children, as well as their carers. Playgroups are a place to play, talk, share ideas and connect with community.

Parenting information and support services

Yarra run Parenting Information sessions as well as linking parents and carers with Parenting Support Programs.

Storytimes and kids programs

Yarra Libraries supports early literacy development through the delivery of preschool programs, including Storytime, Babytime and Rhymetime.

Family Support

Find programs and services if your child has additional needs. See parenting programs, book financial counselling, get family violence help, join parent groups.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten prepares 3 and 4 year old children for school. Find centres in the City of Yarra that offer integrated and sessional programs.

Other supports

For all general information about babies, young children and parenting, the Raising Children Network is the best place to start.

If you need to talk to an MCH nurse before your next appointment, please call the state-wide MCH line on 13 22 29, available twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, or visit your GP if you have concerns about your child’s health.

Raising Children Network

Maternal & Child Health Feedback

Our service's continued improvement would not be possible without your feedback. We invite you to complete our feedback from found below. You are also welcome to contact us directly by email; [email protected] or by phone; 0392055599 and ask to speak with a Team Leader.