Maternal and child health

Maroondah Maternal and Child Health Service is a free service offering families information, advice and personal support in caring for their children.

We offer:

Maternal health and wellbeing appointments
Child health and development screening
Regular Maternal and Child Health programs and activities including:
- Sleep & Settling information sessions
- INFANT program
- First time parent groups
- Pram Walks
- Supported Playgroup
Advice and resources on parenting, immunisation, feeding support, nutrition, family dynamics, health education and family planning
Infant settling/day stay program.

Book an appointment or speak with the MCH team

Call 9294 5777 to book an appointment with a Maternal and Child Health nurse
Call 132 229 to speak with a nurse at the 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Helpline

Maternal Child Health Contact details & Centre locations

Find Maternal Child Health Centre contact details and locations in Maroondah.

Regular maternal and child health programs

See information about regular MCH programs designed to support parents of young children in Maroondah including Sleep & Settling sessions, Breastfeeding support, Supported Playgroup, First Time Parent Groups and more.

Key ages and stages developmental assessments

See more about our MCH Key ages and stages developmental assessments.

Maternal and Child Health information videos

Some great information videos from some of our Maternal and Child Health nurses about settling your baby and baby's first food.

Maternal and Child Health resources

Find Maternal and Child Health resources for parents, carers and families of young children.

Maternal and Child Health Apps

See more information about available Maternal and Child Health Apps.

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Contact Maroondah MCH

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About your nurse

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Other available supports

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By subscribing to our Maroondah Children and Families Newsletter you'll be the first to find out about upcoming events, the latest news, as well as information on a wide range of family and children's services in Maroondah.

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Events/programs you might be interested in

Your Library events - Realm and Croydon Library

17 Apr 2025 Discover the exciting events happening at your local library. Browse events, make bookings, view past events and much more.

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & families, Education, Professional development, School Holiday, Seniors & older people, Youth events

Food, Play and Sleep information sessions - toddlers

23 Apr 2025 Facilitated by our Maternal and Child Health team, sessions consist of informal discussions with an educational focus, related to the care and development of your toddler.

Ringwood Maternal Child Health Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & families, Council run event, Education

Sleep & Settling Information Sessions - Babies (3 to 12 months)

30 Apr 2025 Come along to one of our free Sleep and Settling Information Sessions for Parents and Caregivers for babies aged 3 to 12 months.

Norwood Family & Children's Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & families, Council run event, Education

Food and Play information sessions - 4 to 6 months

30 Apr 2025 Facilitated by our Maternal and Child Health team, sessions consist of informal discussions with an educational focus, related to the care and development of your baby.

Ringwood Maternal Child Health Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134

8 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & families, Council run event, Education

Sleep & Settling information sessions - Newborns (Birth to 3 months)

23 Apr 2025 Come along to one of our free Sleep and Settling information sessions for Parents and Caregivers for newborn babies (0 to 3 months). In person and online sessions available.

Norwood Family & Children's Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & families, Council run event, Education

Food and Play information sessions - 6 to 12 months

21 May 2025 Facilitated by our Maternal and Child Health team, sessions consist of informal discussions with an educational focus, related to the care and development of your baby.

Ringwood Maternal Child Health Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Children & families, Council run event, Education

Maternal and child health

Book an appointment or speak with the MCH team

Maternal Child Health Contact details & Centre locations

Regular maternal and child health programs

Key ages and stages developmental assessments

Maternal and Child Health information videos

Maternal and Child Health resources

Maternal and Child Health Apps

Contact Maroondah MCH

Key contacts

Book an appointment

If your matter is not urgent

If your matter is urgent

About your nurse

Other available supports

Stay up to date

Events/programs you might be interested in

Your Library events - Realm and Croydon Library

Food, Play and Sleep information sessions - toddlers

Sleep & Settling Information Sessions - Babies (3 to 12 months)

Food and Play information sessions - 4 to 6 months

Sleep & Settling information sessions - Newborns (Birth to 3 months)

Food and Play information sessions - 6 to 12 months