Our team will contact you shortly after your baby's birth to arrange your first of 10 free MCH visits. Your first visit usually takes place at home, with subsequent appointments at your local MCH centre.
These visits focus on:
- Child health and development
- Maternal and family health, safety and injury prevention
- Infant feeding, including breastfeeding and transition to solids
- Community information and local supports
- Sleep, settling and toilet training
Note: Video recording and photography are not allowed at MCH appointments.
An MCH nurse will contact you shortly after your baby is born to arrange your first home visit.
At 2 weeks of age, your next visit is usually at a local Maternal and Child Health centre.
Your third key age and stage visit with an MCH nurse at a local Maternal and Child Health centre.
Information on the topics discussed on your 4th visit with an MCH nurse, including your 6-week postnatal check.
Information on what to expect at your 5th visit with your MCH nurse, including the introduction of solid food.
What to expect on your 6th visit with your MCH nurse, including the PEDS-R questionnaire.
Information on the topics discussed on your 7th visit with your MCH nurse on the anniversary of your child's birth.
What to expect at your 8th visit with your MCH nurse, including kindergarten enrolment.
What to expect at your 9th visit with your MCH nurse, including dental care and toilet training.
Information on what to expect at your 5th visit with your MCH nurse, including preparing for school and moving from a cot to a bed.