Maternal and Child Health

About this service

The Victorian Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service is a free universal primary health service available for all Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The MCH Service consists of three components:  the Universal MCH program, the Enhanced MCH program and the 24-hour MCH Line.

    • Service name

      Maternal and Child Health

    • Service address

      45 Princes Highway (PO Box 197) Werribee 3030
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    • Phone

      9742 8148

    • Fax

      9742 8183

    • Urgency levels

      Help, Looking for Support

    • Service area

      Wyndham City Council boundaries

    • Service hours

      8.30am - 4.30pm

    • Age group

      Maximum age 4 years

    • Interpreters

      Interpreters available at no cost

    • Service type

      INDIVIDUAL

    • Costs

      Free

    • Service for

      Professional nursing support and advice for parents of children from birth to school age.

    • Disability access

      Yes

    • Drop in service

      Breastfeeding drop in Centre

    • Outreach

      Parent Support Service

    • Outpost

      Various Maternal and Child Health Centres. Please see Council website for the centre closest to you.

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    • Participation length

      Ongoing

    • Participation type

      Voluntary

    • Secondary consult

      Yes

    • Staff profile

      Nurses, Support Workers

    • Specific exclusions

      No

    • Who can refer

      No referral required

    • Point of intake

      Birth Notice or by arrangement

    • Emergency referral and intake process

      Not Required

    • E-Referral option

      Not Required