Tuesday 27 January has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. This means no fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01am until 11:59pm.
The Emergency Relief Centre at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre has now closed. An information centre is open at Yea Community Centre, 15 The Semi Circle, Yea and Yarck Public Hall, 6583 Maroondah Highway, Yarck.
Wherever you live in the City of Whittlesea, we have a range of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs, services and supports for you and your family.
We offer a free and confidential service to support City of Whittlesea families with children from newborn to school entry age.
Our dedicated MCH team is made of registered Nurses/Midwives who have an additional qualification in Child and Family Health.
They are skilled in providing ongoing care to support children's development and to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of every family.
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Our Maternal and Child Health Service provides free and confidential support for City of Whittlesea families with children from newborn to school age.
The City of Whittlesea has 20 Maternal and Child Health sites located around the municipality. Find details for your nearest centre and how to book an appointment.
Free open consultation and baby feeding support for parents and carers. Get help with breastfeeding, bottle feeding or solid foods. Extra support in addition to key age and stage assessments.
Our Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (EMCH) Service provides extra support for families with young children who may be experiencing challenging times.
We have a range of maternal and child health (MCH) programs to assist parents build skills and confidence in areas such as feeding, sleeping, settling and general parent and child wellbeing.
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Email: mch@whittlesea.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 9217 2170