The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service.
On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched a new survey open to those who have used the MCH service in the past two years.
The survey features questions on first home visits, ongoing appointments with MCH nurses, and the support and information shared as part of a child’s growth and development, with the insights gathered then used to make improvements to the service.
“This survey gives families the power to help us improve the services that provide free, accessible maternal child health to all Victorian children from birth to school age,” said Ms Blandthorn.
“We know there are always opportunities to improve our services and that’s why we want to hear directly from Victorian parents and carers about their experience using our maternal and child health service.”
The anonymous survey is open until November 17 and is available in 10 community languages in addition to English, including Dari, Vietnamese, Arabic, Mandarin, Khmer, Punjabi, Burmese, Pashto, Hazaragi, and Chin (Hakha), making it accessible to a wide range of families across the state.
To complete the survey, visit: engage.vic.gov.au/have-your-say-on-maternal-and-child-health-services.
More information on MCH services is available at: betterhealth.vic.gov.au.
