Service Description
The Maternal & Child Health Enhanced Home Visiting Service is an extension of the Universal Maternal and Child Health Service.
This service recognises the growing need to assist & support families in their homes. Examples of assistance available:
-- Establishing routines
-- Challenging behaviours
-- Developing parenting skills
Maternal and Child Health Centres
The Maternal and Child Health Centres are at various locations within Loddon Shire:
-- BOORT: King Street - 03 5455 2192
-- WEDDERBURN: Wilson Street (Wedderburn Community Centre) - 03 5494 3490
-- SERPENTINE: Chapel Street - 03 5437 7906
-- DINGEE: King Street (Bush Nurse Centre) - 03 5436 8274
-- PYRAMID HILL: Victoria Street (Northern District Health Centre) - 03 5455 7065
-- INGLEWOOD: Grant Street - 03 5438 3192
Enquires
All enquiries please phone: 0409 166 891 or the appropriate centre phone number.
FOR OUT OF HOURS ENQUIRIES, PLEASE PHONE THE 24 HOUR HELP - LINE FOR A MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSE: 13 22 29
OR CONTACT NURSE-ON-CALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK ON 1300 60 60 24
FOR ALL URGENT OUT OF HOURS ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL
Please note any concerns with the service should be made to the Manager Community Services on phone 03 5437 7999.