Co-located Maternal and Child Health Service
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services are delivered by City of Port Phillip, funded by Department of Health with Local Government for all families with children birth to school age.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service is a free, universally accessible, statewide service for children birth to school age. This program provide development assessment, parental guidance, advice, referral, and social support.
It also provides a platform for identifying children and families who require further assessment, intervention, referral and brings families together to foster social networks and strengthens community connections though the flexible service capacity.
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All families in the City of Port Philip with children from birth through to school age.
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MCH service provides 10 Key Age and Stage consultations from birth to when a child is 3.5 yrs.
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Book online
via the City of Port Philip online service portalEmail
mchadmin@portphillip.vic.gov.auPhone
03 9209 6766For more info regarding Maternal and Child Health services in City of Port Phillip, please visit the City of Port Phillip MCH website.
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Please visit the City of Port Phillip website for more info regarding Maternal and Child Health services and help on accessing childcare and kindergarten services.
Child Health Outreach
Program
Maternal and Child Health Nurses offers key age stage consultations for children attending Poets Grove. These are available to the children but they are required to enrolled in City of Port Phillip MCH service.
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3.5 to 4 year olds who haven’t already had a Maternal and Child Health Nurse assessment
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The key age stage check is done in your child’s room, supervised by our Education Team, all under parental consent. Parents and carers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Your child’s growth, including height and weight (while clothed).
Developmental assessment of speech, social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills.
Eye sight screening using the MIST screening test.
A follow up phone call or email to discuss the consultation outcomes.
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To make a booking, please contact us.
Parenting Support
We understand parenting can be both challenging and rewarding. To support families throughout each stage of their parenting journey, we can connect you to professional guidance and advice.
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Our in-house psychologist is available to emotionally support families, as well as facilitate referrals to child health services (including speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and counselling).
This service is available to parents with children aged 0-6 years of age.
To make a booking, please contact us.
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Please reach out to Better Health Network for free, ongoing support to help manage the pressures of raising a family.
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TBC for 2024
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Our educators work closely with you during your child’s early developmental years to understand their needs. This ensures they have the best start and opportunities to reach their potential.
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s development, please contact us, or reach out to their Lead Educator either face-to-face or by a direct message on our Storypark app.
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Our child development team are able to help if your child is having any problems with:
talking,
walking,
reading,
keeping up with other kids,
understanding how to do and learn new things,
shyness or trouble playing with other kids, or
any other issue which the children's relatives or educators are worried about.
How to Book An Appointment
We have a member of the Child Development Team on site every Monday. The cost for families is means tested.
To make a booking, please contact us
Child Development Support
Book a Maternal Child Health Nurse Appointment
Book online
via the City of Port Philip
online service portal
Phone
03 9209 6766
For more info regarding Maternal and Child Health services in City of Port Philip, please visit the City of Port Phillip website