ACT Health offer regular New Parent Groups, which involve a 4-week free group session facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health (MACH) Nurse.

They provide an opportunity to:
Meet first time parents with babies of a similar age (3-4 months); Discuss topics and issues related to caring for your baby and
Find out how to access services available to parents in the community.

Clients can access this service by phoning Community Health Intake on (02) 6207 9977 between 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Wednesdays (excluding public holidays).

This service is free to Medicare and Asylum Seeker card holders.

Services include: Having a new baby in the family can be a wonderful time but it brings many challenges and new responsibilities.  Maternal and Child Health (MACH) nurses are able to assist parents by working in partnership to provide support, information and health advice.

Maternal and Child Health (MACH) Nursing Service - Narrabundah

All families with children in the ACT can use the Child at Risk Health Unit (CARHU).  

To access the service contact the Duty Worker on (02) 6244 2712 during business hours. The Duty Worker will give consultation on health related concerns about children/young people suspected of being abused.

For After Hours assistance call The Canberra Hospital switchboard on 6244 2222 to contact the Child at Risk Medical Consultant.

Child at Risk Health Unit (CARHU)

Our children's vision services are provided in the home, at pre-schools and schools, and within the community. A child is never too young to receive assistance from Guide Dogs.  

Specialised children's programs may include:

-	Mobility Day group programs in school holidays;
-	Concept development such as height, distance and direction;
-	Family weekends.

This enables children to better understand the world in which they live.

Appointments are required for this services, please call 6285 2988.

GUIDE DOGS NSW/ACT

Dr Susan Vickers is a general practitioner (GP) with a special interest in lactation medicine and breastfeeding. She provides medical support for breastfeeding mothers and their infants where there are difficulties with feeding, collaborating with lactation consultants, midwives, and other medical specialists where necessary.

Breastfeeding is increasingly being acknowledged as critically important for child development, and as a basis for good health throughout the human lifespan. Various challenges, especially in the early months while breastfeeding is being established, can stand in the way of successful feeding. Dr Vickers' work focuses on identifying and resolving these problems.

Appointments are required to see Dr Vickers, please call the practice reception.

Annie Lim Family Practice

ACT Health offer regular New Parent Groups, which involve a 4-week free group session facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health (MACH) Nurse.

They provide an opportunity to: Meet first time parents with babies of a similar age (3-4 months); Discuss topics and issues related to caring for your baby and Find out how to access services available to parents in the community.

Clients can access this service by phoning Community Health Intake on (02) 6207 9977 between 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Wednesdays (excluding public holidays).

This service is free to Medicare and Asylum Seeker card holders.

Maternal and Child Health (MACH) Nursing Service - Phillip

Tresillian Family Care Centres is Australia’s largest early parenting support organisation with services for parents with a newborn, baby or child aged up to three years. Our Parent’s Help Line can assist with queries relating to children aged up to five years.

Queen Elizabeth II in ACT Family Centre

Antenatal Shared Care.

The Step Ahead Program provides antenatal care and education for pregnant clients of the Junction Youth Health Service. 

This program is provided by the Canberra Hospital Antenatal Clinic. Clients can access a midwife and a social worker for antenatal check-ups, referral and advocacy including housing support, support to continue formal education and parenting support and education.

The Junction Youth Health Service

Available by appointment only. Call ahead to confirm availability. 
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has many local groups supporting mothers and providing fun, informative meetings.

Meeting times are pre-arranged and the groups will be looked after by a trained ABA volunteer breastfeeding counsellor or educator who lives in the area. 

Most groups will get together once or twice a month for a variety of activities such as:

–	Discussions on breastfeeding and parenting topics;
–	A talk from a guest speaker;
–	A lunch, morning or afternoon tea and chat;
–	A play in the park, a walk or visit to a local attraction;
–	A special event such as a movie afternoon or dinner out.

Contact the ACT/ Southern NSW Branch Office for details of times and venues.

Australian Breastfeeding Association ACT/ Southern NSW Branch

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