Maternal & child health

A free health service for all families with children 0-6 years which aims to promote and optimise health, wellbeing, safety, development and learning outcomes for children and their families.

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service provides a comprehensive and focused approach for the promotion, prevention and early identification of the physical, emotional and social factors affecting young children and their families.

Appointments

To make an appointment: call our booking line on 9747 7287.

Appointments are now available at Melton Maternal and Child Health service for all Key Ages and Stages (KAS), health and developmental assessments for children aged:

• Home visit following discharge from birthing hospital
• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks
• 8 weeks
• 4 months
• 8 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 3.5 years 
    

To make an appointment or get further support: call our booking line on 9747 7287 or email  babycentralbookings@melton.vic.gov.au

Other support measures available

Several parent education support measures are available to help support you and help you understand your child’s health and development:

• New Parent Group (for all first time parents)
• Breastfeeding support
• Resources for babies and toddlers
• Call the Victorian Maternal & Child Health Line, staffed 24 hours by qualified nurses, on 13 22 29
• Consult your family GP
• Visit a SuperCare pharmacy which provides 24-hour access to healthcare advice and pharmacy services, including a free, on-site nursing service from 6-10pm
• Contact an optometrist for vision testing.
• You can also download the free My Baby Now app for the latest information about feeding and active play for your baby.