ACT Maternal and Child Health
the MACH service is Australian Capital Territory's free community health service for babies, children and parents. delivered by Canberra Health Services.
need advice now? call:
5124 1775
MACH Service (business hours); after-hours call healthdirect 1800 022 222
service
Maternal and Child Health
authority
Canberra Health Services
cost
free to all ACT residents
first visit timing
home or clinic visit at 1-2 weeks, then universal schedule to age 5
how to book
Canberra Health Services contacts you after your baby's birth. you can also self-refer by calling the MACH central number.
visit schedule (ACT)
- 1.1-2 weeks
- 2.6 weeks
- 3.4 months
- 4.6 months
- 5.12 months
- 6.18 months
- 7.2 years
- 8.3-5 years
specialist services in ACT
good to know
- •ACT has one of the best nurse-to-population ratios in Australia for MACH
- •a Blue Book (Personal Health Record) is issued — take it to every visit
- •QEII Family Centre offers day-stay and residential programs for sleep/settling concerns
official source: Canberra Health Services
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information sourced from Canberra Health Services. clinic locations, appointment systems and visit schedules may be updated — always confirm on the official page. in an emergency always call 000. mini mode is not affiliated with any health service.