
	The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service provides parents with support, advice and information about child and family health issues. The MCH nurse monitors the growth, health and development of all children, with the aim of maximising their health potential. All birth notifications are sent to the local MCH service; the service will contact the family and arrange a home visit within the first two weeks of the birth of their child.  Further appointments are recommended at ten key age stages of the child’s growth and development. First Time Parenting Groups and information sessions are run regularly.
 
Nurses can also assist with breast feeding, women's and children’s health, nutrition, parenting, post natal depression, family planning, and child/home safety.   
  
    
      Contact Details
      Ms. Leanne Webb
      Ph: (03) 5761-2244
      
email: 
leanne.webb@benalla.vic.gov.au
      website: 
http://www.benalla.vic.gov.au
      
      Postal Address
PO Box 227
Benalla Vic 3671
      
      
Site Address
      Family and Children's Services
      45 Coster Street
      Benalla, Victoria 3672
      
      
        
Operating Days & Times
        Monday to Friday between 9am - 4pm by appointment
An Open Session is held every Tuesday from 9am until 12noon. Able to drop in without an appointment during this time 
      
      
        
Eligibility
        All families/carers with a new baby and children aged to six years
      
      
        
Fees
        No charges apply 
      
      
        
Age Ranges
        Parents/Carers of babies from birth to age six.
      
      
        
Wheelchair Access Provided
        Yes
      
    
 
    
    
      
        
      
      
        
          Other services Offered by Benalla Rural City Council
          
        
        
          Other Services at this Site
          
          
            
              
              - Family Support Networks
              
- Maternity Support and Services