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Maternal Child Health

Maternal and Child Health is a free health service to support all Victorian families from the birth of their child until 6 years of age.

Our Maternal and Child Health nurses are registered nurses and midwives, with additional qualifications in child and family health.

The service supports families with feeding, recovery after birth, sleep and settling, growth and development, immunisation information, child safety and illness, family wellbeing, developmental health checks, and early intervention.

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Key Age and Stage Appointments

Maternal and Child Health offer 10 Key Age and Stage Appointments.

Enhanced

Enhanced

The Maternal and Child Health Enhanced Program is available to families who may benefit from more support.

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Sleep and Settling

South Gippsland’s MCH service can support families with sleep and settling concerns.

Youth and Family

Groups

First Time Parent Groups are offered to all first time parents across the Shire. We also offer other parenting programs periodically.

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Locations

There are six Maternal Child Health Centres located across South Gippsland. 

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Local Community /Resources

Page dedicated to local groups and parent programs shared with our service.

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