Our Maternal and Child Health nurses offer free developmental and growth assessments for children from birth to school age. We provide timely information, education and support for family wellbeing.
We are a well-baby service. If you or your child is unwell, please call the MCH booking line on 9205 5599 to reschedule your appointment.
Maternal and child health nurses are registered nurses and midwives with additional maternal, child and community health qualifications.
What we do for families
The maternal and child health (MCH) service is a free health service for all Victorian families with children, from birth up until school age.
We offer:
The service is confidential and recognises the great diversity of families in Yarra.
We have interpreters who can help you talk to us in a language other than English.
Accessing the service
The MCH Nurse will contact you when you are discharged from hospital. You will receive information about our services and your nearest MCH centre. The nurse will also make the first appointment with you. The first appointment is always a home visit.
The service includes an initial home visit and 9 consultations at key stages for your child.
If you need additional support, please contact our MCH bookings line. Our enhanced maternal and child health service is available for families that need more intensive support.
We will offer you this specialised program if you are experiencing significant early parenting/carer difficulties.
Book an appointment
To book or reschedule an appointment, please call our MCH bookings line on 9205 5599 (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm) or email [email protected]
If you have just moved to Yarra and want to make an appointment, please call the MCH booking line.