Maternal & Child Health Service

Our Maternal & Child Health brochure is available to download.


The Maternal & Child Health Service is a universal primary care service for families with children aged birth to school age.

The Service aims to ensure a comprehensive approach for the early detection, intervention and prevention of physical, emotional and social issues affecting young children and their families.   The service also provides intensive support for vulnerable families experiencing significant parenting difficulties through a home visiting Enhanced Maternal & Child Health program.

About the service

The service is free and universal and provides clinical care, monitoring of growth and development, health promotion and support on issues such as:

• Breast feeding
• Child health and development
• Maternal health
• Parent child relationships
• Home and car safety
• Child accident and injury prevention
• Immunisation
• Nutrition
• Local support services and resources
• Early identification and intervention for health concerns 
• Advice and support for families with additional needs
• Group and educational activities for parents

Location

There are three centres in Wangaratta and one at Moyhu.

24 hour telephone advice line        132 229

The Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service provides an outreach service to families with complex needs.

Cost -               This is a free service

Related Websites

Funded by the Australian Government, the Raising Children website aims to support parents of children aged 0-8 to make more informed choices about their child-rearing practices.  http://www.raisingchildren.net.au/

Online ABC education program covering pre-school to secondary. ABC - epod - http://www.abc.net.au/rn/edpod/