Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program

The MCH service is a free service available to all Babies/Children who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander from pregnancy to school age.

It provides a choice for families to access the MCH service at the local Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. The service is welcoming, respectful, and safe. It is tailored towards individual needs, providing continuity of care and support.

BDAC’s MCHS will offer:

• Key age stage (KAS) consults based on growth and development,
• Referrals within BDAC or to other health agencies,
• Early years information on health and development,
• Immunisations will be offered and given on KAS consults,
• ‘Boorai Yarns’, a parents group for ALL new babies and their families, and more

Target Population
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families.

Referral Pathway
To make a referral ring the Medical Team on 03 5442 4947 or e-mail Medical@bdac.com.au.

Specific Contact
Julie Mahar (Maternal child health nurse)
0438 150 380
Julie.Maher@bdac.com.au