Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families will now receive an Indigenous picture book when they visit the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service thanks to a collaboration between local service providers.
Mildura Rural City Council has partnered with Mallee District Aboriginal Services to source culturally relevant and age-appropriate books for local Indigenous families.
Council’s MCH Nurses will distribute the books when Indigenous families bring their babies and children to a Key Age and Stage milestone visit.
To book an appointment with a Maternal and Child Health Nurse call Council on 5018 8100 or visit mildura.vic.gov.au/MCH
Families can also access the 24-hour Maternal and Child Health Line which is available at any time, by calling 13 22 29.
L-R: Vanessa Dyke (MDAS), Simone Philp (MDAS) holding Filipe Onevela Nau, Carla Germane (MRCC MCH Nurse), Tara Muir (MRCC Community Wellbeing Coordinator) and Rebecca Curphrey (MDAS).
Image: Mildura Rural City Council’s Facebook page
