Children 

Maternal and Child Health

We are continuing to provide Maternal and Child Health to the community in a modified way.

From 18th May we will be doing short 15 minute face to face appointments for all babies 0-8 weeks old.

We have a breastfeeding support line Monday to Friday you can call on 9304 5690 and any general enquiries to our booking line 9240 1111 and press option 2.

Immunisations

Our council run immunisation sessions are still taking place, covering all vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule. Appointments must be made to attend. 

All sessions take place at Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St, Coburg with plenty of parking on Urquhart St. Please contact 92401111 or sd-immunisation@moreland.vic.gov.au with any queries.

Family day care

• Program has been operating continuously during this time.
• Many families are keeping their children at home.
• Currently 60% attendance.

Families and Educators are kept informed with weekly email updates. Telephone, email and virtual communication with Educators and families. Telephone:  9240 2300

Early Childhood Consultants

Continue to provide inclusion support to kindergarten programs.

Child Care and Kindergartens

• Child Care Centres and Kindergartens operating.
• Many families are keeping their children at home.
• Currently between 20 - 80% attendance.
• Contact services individually for additional information.

Child Care Registration

Program has been operating continuously during this time. Families looking for child care can contact the team for further information.

Online Application: or Email: Telephone: 9240 2358

Kindergarten Enrollment

Program has been operating continuously during this time.

Enrolments for 4-year-old kindergarten in 2021 are currently open and priority is given to applications received by the end of May

Online Application or Email:

Telephone: 9240 2273

Young people

Moreland Youth: Support and online programs

Moreland Youth are still here to support young people in the community by continuing to offer information and provide one to one youth support during this time. 

For youth support and general enquiries, we can be contacted on the following.

Email or Website or Facebook or Phone:  9389 8645

Moreland Youth programs are currently accessible virtually.  These programs are interactive, fun and artistic. 

Students returning to face- to- face learning 

The Victorian Department of Education has released its return to school plan, with students in Prep – Year 2 and Year 11 and 12 returning to face-to-face learning as early as May 26. The staggered approach will see all students returning to school by June 9.

More information, translated information available also. 

Online learning sessions for parents  

Getting ready for kindergarten and school

Tuesday 26 May 2020, 7pm - 9pm - Cost: $13 per person 

Cyber Safety - a focus on Primary and Secondary age children 

Thursday 28 May 2020, 7pm - 9pm ; Cost: $13 per person 

Supported Playgroups

Centre based program suspended

Primary School Holiday Program

Program currently suspended

Merri Health Children and young people phone interviews 

Merri Health are conducting semi-structured telephone interviews with children and young people (of all ages from Kindergarten to High School) in Moreland to understand their needs and experiences in relation to COVID and isolation measures. 

For all interviews with children, a trusted adult will also need to be present. 

If you know any children in Moreland who would like to take part in an interview, they can contact Maddy Wald, Health Promotion Officer, Merri Health on 9355 9947 or via email for more information. 

Disability information 

A new coronavirus Disability Information Helpline for people with disability  

The Australian Government has created a new Disability Information Helpline for people with a disability. The helpline provides information and referrals for people with disability, families, carers and support workers who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). 

You can contact the Helpline in the following ways: 

• Phone (free call): 1800 643 787 

• If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677 

Supporting Victorians with disabilities during coronavirus 

On the 6 May, the Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan, announced a $17 million package to support people with a disability during the coronavirus pandemic.

The funding will be delivered across several different areas of priority. Here is the Media Release from the Minister’s office

Multicultural sewing group is online 

The Multicultural Women’s Sewing Group offers Zoom Sessions twice a week. All women are welcomed. We also contact our members by phone. Contact Lucia: 0413406208 or email: womens.sewing@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page 

Family violence 

Respect each other: “Call it Out”   

The Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, The Hon. Gabrielle Williams, launched a new awareness campaign last week: Respect Each Other: ‘Call It Out’. This campaign encourages all community members to be 'active bystanders' by  

• Being aware of signs violence might be occurring and  
• Having knowledge of actions, they can take if they are concerned that someone they know may be affected. 

Responding to Family Violence During COVID-19 webinar

Northern Integrated Family Violence Services invites practitioners to watch the Responding to Family Violence During COVID-19 webinar

This 75 minute session will support practitioners to:

• Identify family violence in the current context
• Develop strategies to establish safety over the phone
• Partner with victim survivors to undertake effective safety planning
• Explore and undertake self-care
• Stay up to date with changes in the service system.

For queries, please email info@whin.org.au