LOCAL LINKS
LOCAL LINKS
Echuca Birth and Baby
Midwife in private practice (Independent Midwife) covering Shepparton and surrounding areas
Goulburn Valley Health
GV Health is the referral hospital for other Midwifery Units within the Hume Region. The Midwifery Unit services approximately 1200 births per annum, has 5 Birthing Suites, 12 Ward beds, Antenatal Clinic, Level 2 Special Care Nursery, Domiciliary Service and Lactation Day Stay facilities.
Call 5832 2322 about the new My Midwife program
The Bridge Youth Service
Support for young parents aged 15 to 25 years
Goulburn Valley Community Health Service
Goulburn Valley Community Health Service provides a variety of services that can assist in enhancing the family unit through addressing individual issues impacting on the family.
T: (03) 5823 3200
E: support@gvchs.com.au
Goulburn Valley Pregnancy Support Service
A not-for-profit that provides free, confidential services to expectant parents and families (with at least one child up to age of 6). Professional counselling and material aid – baby furniture and clothing – provided for families in need free of charge. Pregnancy testing, telephone and face-to-face support, information, advocacy, practical help and referrals.
Office hours 10am-3pm weekdays
T: (03) 5821 2826
Australian Breastfeeding Association – Shepparton Group
Tish Okely
Shepparton Group Leader
M: 0427311072
T: 03 5800 1234
Breastfeeding Support Service
Day stay program and support and advice for breastfeeding women and babies. Dianne James and Mandy Faram
T: (03) 5831 1370
Location: 26A Scoresby Avenue, Shepparton (south)
Greater Shepparton City Council - Breastfeeding Support information
Hire for Baby – Echuca, Shepparton, Benalla
T: (03) 5831 1249
E: shepparton@hireforbaby.com
GENERAL LINKS
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Australian Breastfeeding Association free 34-page e-book Breastfeeding Confidence
Women’s Health – Family Violence
Post Natal Depression – PANDA
MODERN CLOTH NAPPIES
Baby Beehinds Shepparton
Lil Puddins Modern Cloth Nappies
