The Maternal and Child Health Service is a free service for all Victorian families with children aged 0-6 years.

The Service offers support, information and advice regarding parenting, child health and development, child behaviour, maternal health and well-being, child safety, immunisation, breastfeeding, nutrition and family planning. Parents can also join groups that provide health information, and an opportunity to meet other parents in the local area.



All Maternal and Child Health centres are staffed by registered nurses with qualifications in midwifery and family and child health. The nurses have the knowledge and experience to deal with family health issues and concerns. Nurses are also able to link families to specialist services as required. Download a fact sheet on the Maternal and Child Health service [PDF 226 kb]
Publication note: This document was published by the Office for Children, Department of Human Services. In August 2007 responsibility for some business areas in the Office for Children was transferred to the new Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Some details in this publication may be impacted by this change including contact details, business unit names and web addresses.
Telephone support is also available though the Maternal and child Health line- a 24-hour telephone advice service  on 13 22 29.