Your first appointment
Making an appointment is slightly different depending on the age and stage of your child.
If you have a newborn
When your baby is born the hospital will advise our Maternal and Child Health service of the birth.
Program support staff will phone you to arrange the date and time of your first appointment.
This usually takes place in your own home. You will receive ongoing support through our Maternal and Child Health Centres.
If you have moved into the area
If you have recently moved to Knox from overseas or elsewhere in Australia and have children less than 4 years of age:
- contact our Maternal and Child Health service directly by email at mch@knox.vic.gov.au, or
- call 9298 8741. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12.30 pm.
Making an appointment
You can make, change or cancel an appointment online.
Maternal and child health appointments
If you need more information or have questions, email mch@knox.vic.gov.au at any time or call 9298 8741 from Monday to Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm.
Remember to include your child's name, date of birth and any details regarding the appointment.
You will receive a response to emails or phone messages within one business day.
Standard appointments
It is important to have your child checked by the maternal and child health nurse at the following stages of their growth and development.
The timetable of key visits includes:
Your nearest Maternal and Child Health Centre
Browse our map of Maternal and Child Health Centres in Knox or find the address in the table below.
|
Venue |
Address |
Suburb |
|
Forest Road |
Cnr Forest Road & Stockton Avenue |
Ferntree Gully |
|
Knox Children and Family Centre - Bayswater |
41 Phyllis Street |
Bayswater |
|
Knox Children and Family Centre - Wantirna |
81 Argyle Way |
Wantirna South |
|
Knoxfield |
81 Anne Road |
Knoxfield |
|
Liberty |
77 Liberty Avenue |
Rowville |
|
Murrindal |
100 Murrindal Drive |
Rowville |
|
Marie Chandler |
Park Crescent |
Boronia |
|
Wattleview |
17 Fuchsia Street |
Ferntree Gully |
Maternal and Child Health 24 hour Line – 13 22 29
For enquiries outside our standard working hours, you can contact the Maternal and Child Health 24 hour line.
Qualified maternal and child health nurses provide information, support and advice to Victorian families with children from birth to school age (5 years old), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone: 13 22 29.
Need help?
Email mch@knox.vic.gov.au and we will get back to you.
Or call our Maternal and Child Health team on 9298 8741.
