Maternal and Child Health Services

A universal primary health service for families living in Stonnington, with children from birth to school age.

Stonnington Maternal & Child Health Service is a free, easy to access, family focused and committed to high quality service.

To Make an Appointment

Please telephone the Maternal & Child Health Central Booking Officer Ph: (03) 8290 3521

Services Provided

Child health and developmental assessments at key ages and stages.

• Key Ages and Stages are:  2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 4 months, 8 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years and 3.5 to 4 years.

Enhanced Maternal & Child Health Service

• for families requiring additional support with sleep/settling, parenting concerns, twins/triplets or child with a disability are offered additional visits and/or support by the Outreach and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

New parent groups

• We also offer new parents group sessions and we encourage you to attend as networking with other parents in your area can be a valuable support.

Parent Education

• Parent education talks- with guest speakers from Caulfield Community Health Service
• Positive Parenting Programme 2012- for parents of children 18 months to 6 years
• Mothers Adjusting to Motherhood- 8 week program

Playgroups to socialise and share experiences

• Playgroups operate from 3 Maternal & Child Health Centre locations - McArthur Street, Central Park & Phoenix Park
• Further information about local Playgroups 

An interpreter service is available.

Confidentiality is maintained at all times.