- Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals provide free health and wellbeing support for children aged zero to 11 and their families and carers.
- Services will support healthy child development and emotional wellbeing.
- Support is also available for parents and carers individually, and in group parenting programs.
- No referral is required to access the service.
- Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals are friendly, welcoming services based in community settings.
- Services will work with your child and family to understand and meet your care needs.
- Services are only available for families and carers residing in specific Local Government Areas (see service details below).
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About Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals
Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals provide easy access to health and wellbeing support for children and their families and carers.
The services support children aged zero to 11 years of age who may be experiencing developmental, emotional, relational and behavioural challenges, while also providing support to their families and carers.
You can get advice and support from a range of health professionals who specialise in infant and child development, behaviour and relationships, including:
- paediatricians
- psychologists
- child psychiatrists
- speech pathologists
- occupational therapists
- family services workers.
Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals can also link you with other services you might find helpful, depending on your needs and preferences.
How to access Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals
Support is available by appointment for families and carers residing in the local area.
Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals are free and you do not need a referral to book an appointment.
Services are also provided in a range of local community settings that families and carers may find more comfortable and accessible.
Find your nearest Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local
You can contact your local service on the details below.
| Location | Contact details |
|---|---|
Brimbank Melton Level 1, 499 Ballarat Rd Support for families living in Brimbank and Melton Local Government Areas | Tel. (03) 7037 2123 Email: Lead provider: |
Loddon 19 Helm St Support for families living in Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Local Government Areas | Tel. 1800 433 977 Lead provider: |
Southern Metropolitan Melbourne 140-154 Sladen St Support for families living in Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong Local Government Areas | Tel. (03) 5990 6501 Lead provider: |
Other available services
If you are concerned about your child’s development or wellbeing, and you live outside the above service areas, please contact your local general practitioner or Maternal and Child Health Service, who can provide a referral to a local or community health offering paediatric care in your local area.
Crisis support
Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals are not crisis services.
In an emergency which is life-threatening or where there is immediate risk of harm to anyone, call Triple Zero (000). For 24-hour crisis support, call on 13 11 14.
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