Community Information
City of Casey
Casey Council Provides Support to Parents
Council is committed to supporting all families and parents in our community and continues to provide free:
- First Time Parent Groups
- Sleep and settling support
- Lactation (breastfeeding) support
- Online workshops for introduction of foods
Council’s Maternal and Child Health Team also continues to provide in-home support for parents who are referred to Council by a MCH nurse, GP, or other health professionals.
Alternative community support services are also available:
- Call the Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29. The line is staffed 24-hours, seven-days-a-week by qualified MCH nurses and provides confidential support and advice about the care and health of your child (from birth to school age).
- Contact your regular general practitioner or other regular health professional.
- Visit a SuperCare pharmacy, which provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week access to healthcare advice and pharmacy services, including a FREE, on-site nursing service from 6.00pm - 10.00 pm each night.
- Contact an optometrist for vision testing.
- Contact your regular MCH service to discuss your concerns. The central booking number for Casey's MCH service is 9705 5590.
- Visit Better Health Channel