Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service supports families with all aspects of child and family health and wellbeing.
Contact Maternal and Child Health
To make or change a booking or to talk to the MCH team:
- call 9243 1895
- email mchbookings@mvcc.vic.gov.au
- or fill in the MCH Booking Form.
Maternal and Child Health service
The Maternal and Child Health service supports families with all aspects of child and family health and wellbeing including:
- child health and development
- breastfeeding
- nutrition
- play and learning
- maternal/paternal health and wellbeing
- accident and injury prevention (including safe sleeping)
- home safety
- information on how to access immunisation sessions
- local support services and resources.
The service is provided by registered nurses with additional qualifications in midwifery and maternal and child health.
Your first visit
Your nurse will contact you to organise your first home visit within one week of returning home from your child’s birth. If you have not been contacted within this time or have a question, call 9243 1895. Your nurse can offers additional visits, first time parenting groups, and referrals to other services when extra support is needed.
New residents of Moonee Valley
If you have moved to Moonee Valley with young children, you are invited to contact us on 9243 1895 to find your closest Maternal and Child Health Centre.
You will be allocated a MCH centre. Due to demand and to ensure equity for all families, we do not have the capacity to accommodate changes to allocation of centre.
Breastfeeding support
We offer free weekly breastfeeding support sessions facilitated by Certified Lactation Consultants.
These sessions are by appointment only. You can make an appointment through your MCH nurse.
If you need help straight away, visit Australian Breastfeeding Association or call their 24-hour helpline on 1800 686 268.
New parents groups and playgroups
New parents living in Moonee Valley are invited to join this free program that offers information on health, wellbeing and family matters, and the opportunity to make friendships with local families. Partners are invited to attend.
During your initial MCH visits, your nurse will talk to you about how to attend these groups.
When you complete the program you will be invited to stay connected. This could include starting or joining a baby playgroup or organising informal catch ups.
For more information, email the New Parent Group via newparentgroup@mvcc.vic.gov.au