Maternal Child & Health & Immunisation

Services delivered on behalf of Nillumbik Shire Council by Nillumbik Community Health Service.

After the birth of your child, a Maternal & Child Health Nurse will call and arrange to visit you at home. After the initial visit, parents are invited to attend the nearest MCH Centre.One of the strengths of the service is reflected in the individual consultations with parents to discuss their child's health & development. There is DHS schedule of visits and the nurse is available for additional consultations and queries. A zoning system operates for the distribution of Birth Notifications from hospitals; this zoning identifies a Centre that is closest to your home. However parents may attend any MCH Centre of their choice. All centreheld child records are now stored on computer and can be accessed from any centre, which makes it easier for a parent to attend another centre. Centre appointments are now made electronically and can also be accessed from any centre. Immunisations are provided at 6 sessions per month from 4 venues across Nillumbik. Vaccinations are offered according to National Immunisation Program guidelines. The nurses are all well informed about the current immunisation guidelines & procedures. Click here to view our brochure

Useful Information
Maternal & Child Health Telephone Service 132 229 24 hours - 7 days a week
Parentline 132 289 24 hours - 7 days a week
Lifeline 131 114 24 hours - 7 days a week
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 24 hours - 7 days a week
Women's Domestic Violence Crises Service of Victoria Inc. 9373 0123
Shire of Nillumbik 9433 3111
Family Day Care 9433 3160
Kidsafe 9427 1008
Poisons Information 131 126
Australian Breastfeeding Association 9878 3304

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