Coburg Families Access Complete Maternal and Child Health Services Network

Navigating the health and wellbeing needs of children from birth through to school age is a priority for many families in Coburg. The local area is supported by a structured network of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) centres and medical facilities designed to provide consistent care and advice for parents and their children.

Maternal and Child Health Centres

Families residing in the area can access three voluntary Maternal and Child Health centres. These facilities are located at Coburg (1 Wardens Walk), Newlands (20 Murray Road), and Merlynston (Bain Reserve, Merlyn Street, in Coburg North). These centres are established to support the health and development of children from birth until they reach school age.

For parents seeking breastfeeding support, specific sessions are available by appointment. These are held at the Coburg MCH Centre on Wednesdays between 9am and 3pm, and at the Merlynston MCH Centre on Mondays between 9am and 3pm. Additionally, families can access free, confidential 24-hour advice from a qualified MCH nurse by calling the MCH Line on 13 22 29.

General Medical Care and After-Hours Options

Beyond the specialised MCH services, there are medical centres in the suburb that cater to a broader range of needs, including vaccinations, child immunisations, and full health examinations. The Coburg Family Medical Centre, located at 497 Sydney Road, provides services for men and women. Their availability includes weeknight and weekend appointments, specifically Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 11pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 9am to 9pm.

For residents in the northern part of the suburb, the North Coburg Medical Centre at Level 1, 11-17 Orvieto Street, also offers GP services. Their regular hours include Saturdays from 8:30am to 6:30pm. Outside of standard operating hours, the practice facilitates access to a 24-hour after-hours locum service through Doctor, Doctor, reachable at 13 26 60.

Maintaining contact with these local services ensures that families have reliable, professional support for their healthcare needs. Residents are encouraged to contact these centres directly to schedule appointments or to clarify service availability for specific medical requirements.

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