Maternal and Child Health Services
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Free and confidential support for your child's health and development with qualified Maternal and Child Health nurses.
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Ongoing activity
274 Gower St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
$
Free
Free and confidential support for your child's health and development with qualified Maternal and Child Health nurses.
Ongoing activity
274 Gower St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
Free
Experience compassionate care from registered Maternal and Child Health nurses who specialize in midwifery and child health. They provide regular progress check-ups for your baby, answering your questions and offering guidance tailored to your family's needs.
Whether you need breastfeeding support or advice on childhood illnesses and behavior, the nurses are here to help with empathy and expertise. The service is designed to support you through the early years of parenting with confidence.
Engage with first-time parent groups to connect with other parents and share experiences, creating a supportive community around your parenting journey.
Appointments with Maternal and Child Health nurses are available to assess your child's health, development, and wellbeing.
Services include breastfeeding support, infant feeding advice, and sleep and settling sessions for newborns to toddlers aged 1 to 3 years.
Resources and sessions such as INFANT provide the latest information on feeding and play, helping you navigate early childhood with expert support.
Services are offered at various Maternal and Child Health Centres across Darebin, including the main office at 274 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072.
The centres are accessible and welcoming, ensuring you and your child receive care in a comfortable environment.
Contact the Darebin City Council to find the nearest centre and arrange appointments that suit your schedule.
All services provided are free and confidential, ensuring privacy and support without financial burden.
Qualified nurses with postgraduate training in midwifery and child health deliver expert care.
The program supports children from newborns through to teenagers, with specialized sessions for infants and toddlers.
Appointments can be booked by calling the Darebin City Council on 03 8470 8888.
There is no cost for any of the services offered.
Additional support and resources are available through the council's website and community programs.