If you're a parent, see our parenting site for health information. Child wellbeing Child protection (PROTECT) Mandatory reporting, child safe standards, identifying and responding to child abuse Mental health Social and emotional learning, mental health promotion, buidling positive environements. Out-of-home care About out-of-home care (OoHC), the early childhood agreement and supporting children placed in OoHC. Healthy eating Nutrition advice and support, serving food at your service, translated resources for parents. General safety Injury prevention and poisons. Car, sleeping, outdoor and water safety guidance. Health and development Maternal and newborn health Breastfeeding, developmental dysplasia of the hip, jaundice in newborns, support organisations. Weight, height and growth Body Mass Indicator and child growth online education resources. Vision and hearing The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program and the Melbourne Initial Screen Test. First aid, immunisation and specific conditions Immunisation, allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, dental health. Maternal Child Health services Key ages and stages visits Forms and information to support KAS visits. Annual reports Maternal and Child Health reporting and data. Practice and service guidelines MCH clinical guidance, service requirements and program standards, enhanced MCH guidelines. Training and professional development Training opportunities, online modules and professional development. Find a service Find a Maternal Child Health service in your area.
Maternal and Child Health Practice resources To assist health professionals in the management, delivery and monitoring of the MCH Service.
Translated MCH resources To assist health professionals to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families and communities.