Pacific Epping Maternal & Child Health Centre

Welcome to the Pacific Epping Maternal & Child Health Centre, located at 571-583 High Street in Epping, Australia. Our institution is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services for families with children from newborn to school age in the City of Whittlesea.

Our Maternal and Child Health Service (MCH) is completely free and confidential. Our staff consists of Registered Nurses who have additional qualifications in Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health. We are committed to improving the health, wellbeing, and safety of families, as well as supporting the learning and development of children.

It is important to note that MCH services across Victoria are currently facing a shortage of qualified nurses, which may affect the range of consultations available. However, we are still able to provide MCH services for infants up to 12 months of age, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants, children, and families, as well as children and families with additional needs.

During this time, we also offer additional supports such as our Drop-In service and the MCH Line 132 229. Our dedicated Maternal and Child Health team is here to assist you.

To schedule a key ages and stages appointment or make changes to an existing appointment, please request an MCH Appointment. If your enquiry is urgent and relates to an appointment within the next two working days, please call our team directly at 9404 8888 between 9am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

We understand that breastfeeding and feeding your baby can sometimes be challenging. That's why we have Maternal and Child Health Nurses and Lactation Consultants available for chat sessions, where you can discuss any issues or concerns you may have.

In addition to our regular assessments, we also offer First Time Parent Groups and Sleep and Settling programs facilitated by professionals, aimed at assisting parents in their parenting journey.

Our Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (EMCH) Service is an outreach program designed to provide extra support to families with children from birth to preschool age who may be facing challenges impacting parenting, relationships, and well-being.

We are proud to offer specific engagement programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, such as the Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families Program. These programs actively involve families and their children, providing support and engagement within the Maternal and Child Health service.

As part of the Deadly Boorais Deadly Families program, we have the Yarning Circle and Drop-In Session, which offer further opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to connect and engage with our Maternal and Child Health Service in the City of Whittlesea.

For additional resources and information, you can contact the Maternal and Child Health 24-hour health line at 13 22 29. We also have a Maternal and Child Health app available for download, providing reliable information that families can use in their everyday lives.

At Pacific Epping Maternal & Child Health Centre, we are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for you and your family. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.