Five new consult rooms are further bolstering Casey’s efforts to increase maternal and child health attendance.
The first opened at Mirvac’s Smiths Lane Community in Clyde North in July.
Dillwynia Ward Councillor Anthony Walter said the area was rapidly emerging as one of Casey’s fastest-growing suburbs.
“This has resulted in an increased demand for our MCH Service,” he said.
Mirvac offered the room to the council for 12 months at no cost.
“The area has limited local centres, so this new room…will allow families in the Smiths Lane and surrounding catchment area convenient access to a vital service whilst awaiting the opening of the future Alexander Boulevard Community Hub,” Cr Walter said.
Smiths Lane Community will also be home to a playgroup and a new council-run first-time parent group.
It will meet for five weeks from 22 September and give first-time parents the opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support each other.
Maternal and Child Health nurse Jessica Coenen will be working out of the new Clyde North consult room.
“Growth is happening quicker than we are able to get funding for buildings,” she said.
“We’re trying to make things work.
“With such a large projection of births, we’re needing more centres.”
She said having a centre within walking distance or a short drive would make life easier for young parents and help to foster community ties.
Casey has also opened another two consult rooms at Narre Warren North Kindergarten and two in Cranbourne West, at Cranbourne West Community Hub and Ecrildoune Homestead.
The consult rooms are open to all Casey residents, not just those who live locally.
Call 9705 5590, Monday to Friday during business hours or visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/maternal-child-health-services.
