The Maternal and Child Health Service offers sleep and settling support to families with children aged up to 2 years.
Tailored education sessions and support on sleep strategies and cycles, settling techniques and more are available for the following developmental age groups:
- newborns from birth to 6 months
- babies from 6 to 12 months
- toddlers 12 months, plus - by appointment only
If you need additional support, we may offer a one-on-one in-home visit following a sleep assessment by the Sleep and Settling Maternal and Child Health nurse.
Sessions and booking details
Our sessions are delivered by a MCH Nurse and Early Parenting Worker for the following age ranges. Please select the age group and session that is appropriate to you.
Newborns: 0 – 6 months
Location: Abbotsford MCH
Gahan Reserve, Park Street Abbotsford
Babies: 6 – 12 months
Location: Richmond South MCH
Studio One Community Hub, 15 Barnet Way, Richmond
Toddlers: 1 to 2 years
By appointment only; the location will be determined by the Sleep and Settling Facilitator.
Contact details
To contact the maternal and child health service please phone 03 9205 5599 or email [email protected] or MCHLine on 13 22 29.
At Yarra our maternal and child health nurses (MCH) offer free check ins for parents and children from birth to school age. View centre locations and contact number.