Maternal & child health

We provide a range of free maternal and child health services to families with young children.

The program provides 10 free consultations during key stages in your child's life. During this consultation you can talk with a qualified nurse about your concerns and get advice on parenting, nutrition, breast feeding, wellbeing and more. 

To book in for your first consultation, please call us on 03 5721 7879.

Consultations are available at three locations:

Wangaratta Children's Services
1 Handley Street, Wangaratta
  • Appointments available Monday - Friday
Yarrunga M&CH Centre
29 Flanagan Street, Wangaratta
  • Appointments available Monday - Thursday 
Moyhu M&CH Centre
Moyhu Memorial Hall,
24-26 Barley Street, Moyhu
  • Appointments available Monday

 

10 Consultation Stages

1 week old

During this home visit, we will introduce and link you to local services. We will also cover safe sleeping, breastfeeding and  provide parenting support.

2 weeks old

We will discuss growth and development, safety, nutrition and feeding. We will also do a hearing review.

4 weeks old

We will discuss growth, nutrition and feeding, parenting and safety. We will also complete a Maternal Health Review.

8 weeks old

We will discuss growth and development, nutrition and feeding, parenting and safety. We will also connect to with parenting groups and provide immunisation information.

4 months old

We will discuss growth and development, nutrition and feeding, parenting and safety.

8 months old

We will discuss growth and development, safety, nutrition and feeding, and oral health. We will also do another hearing review.

12 months old

 We will discuss growth and development, nutrition and feeding, parenting, safety and immunisations.

18 months old

We will discuss growth and development, safety, nutrition and feeding, and oral health. We will also connect you with playgroups.

2 years old

We will discuss growth and development, safety, nutrition and feeding, and kindergarten enrolment.

3.5 years old

We will discuss growth and development, safety, nutrition and feeding, oral health and kindergarten. We will also do a vision screen to check eye sight. This is the final visit as part of the program and you will hopefully feel confident and happy about your child's development!