Regular maternal and child health programs

Maroondah City Council runs a number of services and information sessions to ensure the health of babies and ease the concerns of new parents. They are held regularly and are free for Maroondah residents with young children.

To find out more about any of our regular programs you can contact MCH on 9294 5777 or MCHAdministration@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Regular programs

Sleep and Settling information sessions

These sessions provide support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their babies. Face to face and online sessions available.

Food and Play information sessions

Free sessions designed to help parents and families with feeding and active play to give their baby or toddler the best start to life.

Newborn and infant feeding support

If you are experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, your MCH nurse can provide information and support.

Supported Playgroup

Please speak to our MCH nurses regarding joining this program.

First time parent groups

See information about Maroondah's First time parent groups.

Pram Walks

This program is currently on hold. Please email MCHAdministration@maroondah.vic.gov.au if you would like to be contacted when this program resumes.

Toddler Talk

A session to teach simple strategies to improve your child’s talking skills.

Contact Maroondah MCH

For more information about our services and how you can access them, please speak to your nurse or call the MCH appointment line on 9294 5777.

Key contacts

Call 9294 5777 to book an appointment with a Maternal and Child Health nurse
Call 132 229 to speak with a nurse at the 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Helpline

Book an appointment

Call 9294 5777 to book an appointment at one of our centres. If you reach our answering machine, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Calls received after 2pm may not be returned until the following business day.

If your matter is not urgent

Call 13 22 29 to speak with the 24hr State Government Maternal and Child Health Helpline
Contact your GP

If your matter is urgent

If your matter is urgent call 000 or contact your nearest hospital or GP.

Stay up to date

By subscribing to our Maroondah Children and Families Newsletter you'll be the first to find out about upcoming events, the latest news, as well as information on a wide range of family and children's services in Maroondah.

Subscribe to the Children & Families Newsletter