Book Maternal and Child Health appointment
The Maternal and Child Health Service is a free health service available to all families living in the City of Monash.
For all enquiries, appointment requests or if you are unable to attend an appointment, please contact us through:
MCH enquiry
Or call the Monash MCH central booking service on 9518 3662.
Our MCH team is currently unable to respond to requests or calls as quickly as usual. If you leave a message or request a callback please be patient and the team will respond within 2 business days.
For any urgent or emergency situations, contact Emergency Services.
An interpreter service is available if required. If the matter is urgent please contact your local GP or nearest hospital emergency department.
Telephone telehealth appointments are available for families not able to attend the MCH centre.
An SMS reminder will be sent 3 to 4 days prior to appointments. Please read the full message as it will indicate:
- Where your appointment has been booked
- Date and time of your appointment
- Any requirements for your attendance.
10 Key Age and Stage appointments
The Maternal and Child Health service offers a schedule of 10 appointments for children and their families from birth to school age.
These 10 Key Age and Stage appointments include a home visit after birth, then centre visits at 2, 4 and 8-week, 4, 8, 12 and 18-month, and 2 and 3.5-year consultations.
Families meet with registered nurses who have further training in midwifery and maternal and child health.
The MCH service provides information, guidance and support on the following topics and many more:
- child health and development
- maternal and family health
- infant feeding including breastfeeding and transition to solids
- community information and local supports
- safety and injury prevention
- sleep and settling
- toilet training
- infant and child behaviour
- child and parent relationships