Echuca Regional Health acknowledges Yorta Yorta Communities and the beautiful and unique Yorta Yorta Country, waterways and animals of these landscapes. We also acknowledge the Elders of these communities and their Ancestors, who are and will always be, the continuing Traditional Custodians.
Overview
Please note that some service centre addresses have changed with the transition to ERH. Please ensure you review the service locations listed below.
The MCH service operates Monday to Friday during office hours. If you would like to book an appointment, please call us on 1300 644 964. Alternatively you can fill in the online request form below and our administration team will call you to schedule the booking.
As we schedule appointments in the coming weeks, priority will be given to those babies aged 4 months and under and for those families who have a more urgent need for an appointment.
If you are worried about your baby and need to speak directly with a Maternal and Child Health Nurse, please call the 24hr MCH Line on 13 22 29 or seek medical review if you are concerned your baby is unwell.
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is a free service available to all Victorian families with children from birth through to school age. The MCH service supports families in the areas of parenting, health and wellbeing, growth and development.
All MCH nurses are registered nurses and midwives who have completed additional studies in Child and Family Health, enabling them to work as community clinicians within the MCH service. They provide tailored support for families, including those with complex needs. MCH nurses have expertise in identifying health concerns and developmental delays and can provide referrals to appropriate agencies. They can link new families into playgroups and First Time Parents Groups, which foster connections and friendships within the local community.
Echuca Regional Health offers both universal and enhanced services.
Universal MCH service
Campaspe’s maternal and child health nurses will see your family at least 10 times in the first three-and-a-half years of your child’s life. Known as the “Key Ages and Stages” consultations, you will see the nurse at:
- home with your new baby
- two weeks (at the maternal and child health centre from here on)
- four weeks
- eight weeks
- four months
- eight months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- two years
- three-and-a-half years.
At each consultation, families are given the chance to discuss their concerns, talk about their parenting experiences and explore strategies to improve their child’s health, growth and development.
There is also a flexible service component which includes first-time parent groups, community strengthening activities and additional consultations or telephone consultations as required.
Enhanced MCH service
The Enhanced MCH Service responds to the needs of children and families at risk of poor outcomes, in particular where there are multiple risk factors. This service is provided in addition to the suite of services offered through the universal MCH service. It provides a more intensive level of support to families who need it. Support may be provided in a variety of settings, including the family home, or the maternal and child health centre.
Appointment Request Form
MCH Centre Locations
Colbinabbin
Colbinabbin Memorial Hall
36-38 Mitchell Street, Colbinabbin
Echuca
ERH Hopwood Centre
229 Leichardt Street, Echuca
Njernda Aboriginal Health Clinic
208 McKinlay Street, Echuca
Phone 03 5480 6252
Gunbower
Gunbower Kindergarten
1 Wilson Street, Gunbower
Kyabram
Kyabram MCH Centre (Aunty Faye’s house)
1a Warramunda Drive, Kyabram
Lockington
Bush Nursing Centre
31-37 Pannoo Road, Lockington
Rochester
Shine Bright Rochester
Edward Street, Rochester
Rushworth
14 High Street, Rushworth
Stanhope
Stanhope Health, KDHS
35 Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope
Tongala
Tongala Health, KDHS
37 Mangan Street, Tongala
Further information, links and resources
- For 24/7 advice and support from a MCH nurse contact the MCH Line – 13 22 29
- For immediate concerns or emergencies, contact – 000
- Poisons Information Line – 13 11 26
- Better Health Channel Maternal and Child Health
- Parentline Victoria – 13 22 89
- Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline – 1800 686 268
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- PANDA – 1300 726 306
- Immunisation line – 1300 882 008
- The Maternal and Child Health phone app
- Raising Children Network
Departments and Services Outpatient Services and ERH at Home Maternal & Child Health Service
