Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local
About the Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local
The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is a free service that provides specialised support for children aged up to 12 years who are experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
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.
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Support available
Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, we provide connection to a range of services, which include:
- Family Support Services
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Monash Children’s Hospital School
- Music Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Work
- Speech Pathology
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
We also provide a free Secondary Consults service for clinicians managing complex developmental, behavioural or mental health issues in children aged up to 12 years from the Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong local government areas.
Who can use this service
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.
This service is currently operating through targeted referral only, with public referral expected to open in early 2025.
Location and contact information
Address
Main location:
Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local
Monash Health, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre
140-154 Sladen St
Cranbourne VIC 3977
Additional locations:
Windermere
48 Webb Street, Narre Warren
Queen Elizabeth Centre
53 Thomas Street, Noble Park
Phone
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5pm
Help contacting us
- For people who need help with English or an interpreter: : TIS: 131 450
- For people with hearing or speech loss: TTY: 1800 555 677
- Speak and Listen: 1800 555 727
- Internet relay: National Relay Service: www.relayservice.gov.au