Following concerns about maternal and child health staff shortages in Casey, the City of Casey Council are prioritising appointments for newborns aged zero to eight weeks and families with additional needs.
Workforce pressures continue to weigh down Victoria’s health care sector, having a significant impact on staffing resources for maternal child health services.
“While we manage these staffing challenges, Council’s MCH Service will continue to prioritise appointments for newborns aged zero to eight weeks and families with additional needs,” a City of Casey spokesperson said.
The council is working closely with the Victorian Department of Health, Municipal Association of Victoria, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and Safer Care Victoria to resolve issues facing the workforce.
City of Casey Council said they’re committed to supporting all families and parents in the community.
The council said they will continue to provide free first time parents’ groups, sleep and settling support, breastfeeding support and online workshops for the introduction of food.
City of Casey Council’s Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Team is also continuing to provide in-home support for parents who are referred to council by a MCH nurse, GP, or other health professionals.
