The MCH framework provides a integrated service delivery architecture for the Victorian MCH Service. The framework brings together contemporary theory and best practice. It supports the delivery of consistent and high-quality MCH services by MCH Service Providers for all Victorian children and families. The MCH framework consists of:
Maternal and Child Health Service guides
- Maternal and Child Health Service guidelines (2019)
- Telehealth guidelines for Maternal and Child Health services (2022)
- Safe and effective use of interpreters (2021)
- Transition to practice guidelines (2018 reissued 2019)
- Child Information sharing and family violence information sharing toolkit – maternal and child health(opens in a new window) (2018) available from the Municipal Association of Victoria website
- Innovation Practice guide for MCH Services (2017 reissued 2019)
- Nursery Equipment Program Guidelines for ordering (2013 reissued 2019)
- Parent, carer and family active engagement practice guideline (2024)
Maternal and Child Health Service standards
- Maternal and Child Health Program standards (2011 reissued 2019)
Maternal and Child Health Service clinical practice guidelines
- Safer Care Victoria Paediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines(opens in a new window)
- Safer Care Victoria Neonatal eHandbook(opens in a new window)
- Safer Care Victoria Maternity eHandbook(opens in a new window)
- Clinical guidelines - The Royal Women's Hospital
Maternal and Child Health Universal program guidelines
- Maternal and Child Health Service: Practice Guidelines (2009 reissued 2019)
- Practice note – additional family violence consultation (2018 reissued 2021)
- Perinatal mental health and psychosocial assessment (reissued 2019)
- First time parent group guide (2001 reissued 2019)
Maternal and Child Health enhanced program guidelines
Updated