Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families Program

The Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families Program is part of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement services. The programs aim to support engagement and participation in the Maternal and Child Health Service.

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program

Home visiting

A personalised MCH service delivered in partnership with families. Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families offers a family friendly service with flexibility in consultations and providing continuity of care from a small team of staff.

The MCH nurses and the Aboriginal engagement worker can offer support, information and advice, also complete the ‘key age and stage’ baby and child health, growth and development checks.

Drop in maternal checks

When: Tuesdays 10am to 12pm (no appointment required)

Where: Bubup Wiliam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, 76 Main Street, Thomastown

Contact us

For information about the Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families service, please email dbdfmch@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or text 0418 604 717 to request a call back.

For other MCH service options and programs, please speak to your MCH nurse or call the City of Whittlesea’s MCH service on 03 9217 2170.