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VIC Maternal and Child Health

by emma whitfield

the MCH service is Victoria's free community health service for babies, children and parents. delivered by Local councils (funded by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing).

need advice now? call:

13 22 29

MCH Line — 24/7 phone advice from a qualified MCH nurse

service

Maternal and Child Health

authority

Local councils (funded by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing)

cost

free to all Victorian families

first visit timing

home visit within 2 weeks of birth, then a universal schedule of visits through to 3.5 years

how to book

your local council contacts you after birth. you can also contact your council's MCH service directly.

visit schedule (VIC)

  1. 1.home visit (1-2 weeks)
  2. 2.2 weeks
  3. 3.4 weeks
  4. 4.8 weeks
  5. 5.4 months
  6. 6.8 months
  7. 7.12 months
  8. 8.18 months
  9. 9.2 years
  10. 10.3.5 years

specialist services in VIC

Enhanced MCH

extra visits for families facing vulnerabilities

Sleep and settling programs

Queen Elizabeth Centre (Noble Park) and Tweddle (Footscray)

good to know

  • •Victoria has the most comprehensive free MCH schedule in Australia
  • •every child is allocated a MCH nurse through their local council
  • •visits are recorded in the Child Health and Development Record (green book)
  • •MCH Line 13 22 29 is 24/7 — use it any time of day or night for advice

official source: Local councils (funded by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing)

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information sourced from Local councils (funded by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing). 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.