The City of Casey’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all children and families within our community.
To ensure Casey kids receive essential health, development and wellbeing checks, additional MCH sessions are now available for children who have missed their scheduled 2-year-old or 3.5-year-old Key Ages and Stages Assessment.
The fortnightly sessions are held on Saturdays at various locations across Casey. Cr Michelle Crowther and Cr Anthony Walter recently visited the Manna Gum Community Centre in Clyde North to see these sessions in action. They also had an opportunity to chat with some of the families who were attending the Saturday sessions, including the Mamidi family who brought their daughter Maya along for her assessment.
Cr Crowther said “I am passionate about improving Casey families access to the MCH service. This was one of the key issues that led me to stand for election as a Casey councillor.
“These vital assessments provide families with an opportunity to check their child’s growth, development, and overall wellbeing, helping to identify and address any concerns early.
“I encourage all families to take advantage of these additional MCH sessions to support their child’s development and wellbeing.”
Each assessment will include:
- Growth and development checks: height, weight, speech, motor skills, social and emotional development.
- Oral health guidance and referrals (if required).
- Hearing and vision screening referrals (if required.
- Immunisation status review and referral (if required)
- Parenting support on feeding, sleep, toilet training, and behaviour.
- Referrals to specialists or early childhood services (where appropriate).
To make an appointment, contact 9705 5590, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, or scan the QR code to complete the Request to book an appointment form. For more information, visit https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/maternal-child-health-services
Caption for photo: Maya, Dinesh, Yashil and Kavi Mamidi; City of Casey Manager Child Youth and Family Bronwyn Saffron; MCH nurses Kimberley and Claudia; Cr Anthony Walter; and Cr Michelle Crowther.