The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is a free health service available to all families living in the City of Casey. Appointments are conducted between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, with Saturday sessions occasionally available between 10 am and 2 pm.
10 Key Age and Stage appointments
The MCH offers 10 scheduled appointments for children and their families from birth to school age. These appointments include a home visit after birth from an MCH nurse, followed by centre visits at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, 4, 8, 12, and 18 months, and 2- and 3.5-year consultations.
Families meet with registered nurses who have further training in midwifery and maternal and child health, who provide information, guidance and support on the following topics and many more:
- Child health and development
- Maternal and family health
- Infant feeding, including breastfeeding and transition to solids
- Community information and local supports
- Safety and injury prevention
- Sleep and settling
- Toilet training
- Infant and child behaviour
- Child and parent relationships
For more information about each of the 10 Key Age and Steps appointments, read our page on Maternal and Child Health visits.
Use the following form to request, update or cancel an appointment.
You can also call the City of Casey MCH central booking service on 9705 5590 (Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 4.30 pm). A free interpreter service is available if required.
What happens after your enquiry
A member of our team will contact you within 3 business days. If you are booking an appointment, we will send an SMS reminder 2 days before your appointment confirming:
- the appointment location
- the date and time of your appointment
- any requirements.
For after-hours support, call the 24-hour MCH Line: 13 22 29.
If the matter is urgent, contact your local GP or the nearest hospital emergency department. For immediate assistance from either the police or ambulance services, call '000'.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses are mandatory reporters under Victorian law. This means they must report to Child Protection if, in the course of their work, they reasonably believe a child may be in need of protection from significant harm.
This responsibility applies to information shared during appointments, telephone calls and telehealth consultations. Where possible, MCH nurses will discuss concerns and reporting requirements with families before making a report.