The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is a health and wellbeing service for children aged up to 12 years and their families experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
This free service is open to families with children aged up to 12 years, living in or attending school in the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey or Cardinia Shire. You do not need Australian residency or a Medicare card to access this service.
It provides a central hub for families from Melbourne’s south-east to access a range of health and wellbeing services.
The Children’s Local service is a purpose-built space located within Monash Health’s Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre and is located at the heart of Cranbourne within easy walking distance to shops, cafes and parks. We also provide services at two other locations in Melbourne’s south-east.
It offers a range of support services to families, including:
- Specialist consultations: support and advice from paediatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and more.
- Parent, family and carer support: assistance to help build skills and confidence in supporting your child’s development and unique needs.
- Connection to services: connecting you to services and support within the community.
The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government through the Head to Health Kids initiative.
This service is currently operating through targeted referral only, with public referral expected to open in early 2025.