Moorabool Maternal and Child HealthMoorabool Maternal and Child HealthWe don’t just weigh babies!We don’t just weigh babies!

Programs in 2012Programs in 2012

20122012MCH Clinics x 4 MCH Clinics x 4 community engagementcommunity engagementLet’s Read ProgramLet’s Read Program activities - literacy trailactivities - literacy trailAboriginal Book ProjectAboriginal Book Project - children’s week - children’s weekBirthday Postcard ProjectBirthday Postcard Project - festivals- festivalsBreastfeeding Support ServiceBreastfeeding Support Service

Groups 2012Groups 2012New Parents GroupsNew Parents GroupsImagination Magic ProgramImagination Magic Program1-2-3 Magic Program1-2-3 Magic ProgramEmotional Wellbeing Group Emotional Wellbeing Group Moorabool Young Parents Group Moorabool Young Parents Group Connect and Play PlaygroupConnect and Play PlaygroupRhythm and Coos (2013)Rhythm and Coos (2013)

Improvements to KAS stats. In the 2011/12 annual report KAS

visits in Moorabool Shire from the 8mth age group increased significantly including a

13% increase at 18m 8% increase at 2 years 13.7% increase at 31/2. Anecdotally, parents report that

the increased profile of MCH due to our programs and services, encouraged ongoing attendance especially in the older age groups.

ATSI consultations in the older age groups also increased significantly ranging between 25% and 70%.

Multi-disciplinary team

Maternal and Child Health Nurses – Qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and Masters or Grad Dip in Child Family and Community (MCH) Group Specific training and expertise/experience– PND, LC, Parent Child Mother Goose (PCMG), Circle of Security.

Health Promotion Officer – Primary and Early Years Education qualifications, Health Promotion training, PCMG and 1-2-3 Magic facilitator training.

Family Support Officer – Early Years Education qualification, PCMG and 1-2-3 Magic facilitator training.

Service Support Officer – MSC & community knowledge, project and program support, MaCHs system,Family Partnership training.

Health PromotionHealth Promotion•Health Promotion Officer

•KAS activities and promotional projects, many including opportunities for appointment bookings

•Working collaboratively with the MCH team in the development of programs and projects to support MCH identified areas of need

•Planning and evaluation MCH programs/projects

•Information, support and liaison

•Community engagement activities

•Early Years Forums/workshops

•Program co-facilitation

•Funding applications

Family Support OfficerFamily Support Officer Program co-facilitation, Program co-facilitation,

organisation/development organisation/development -New Parent Groups, -New Parent Groups, Emotional Wellbeing Groups, Emotional Wellbeing Groups, 1-2-3 Magic1-2-3 Magic

Parenting supportParenting support Playgroup SupportPlaygroup Support Kindergarten participation – Kindergarten participation –

support to engage identified support to engage identified vulnerable clients and their vulnerable clients and their childrenchildren

Resources, centre updates, Resources, centre updates, handout and pack handout and pack developmentdevelopment

Dressed for success at the Literacy Trails

Program pathwaysProgram pathways

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Parents Group

1-2-3 Magic

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Rhythm and CoosProgram

Imagination Magic

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New ParentsGroups

EmotionalWellbeing

Groups

MCH Clinic

•Many opportunities for referral internally within the service to programs to assist parents, as well as receiving self or agency referrals

•Parents and children can and do access more than one program

•Issues raised within a particular program can often be referred on to another program.

•Known staff and venues creates a sense of safety and familiarity which can assist with attendance at some programs.

•Program awareness, participation and program mentoring allows for continuation of services in staff absences through attendance by other MCH staff.

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PlaygroupPlaygroup

Multi use room for programs

New Parent Groups, Imagination Magic, 1-2-3 Magic, Emotional New Parent Groups, Imagination Magic, 1-2-3 Magic, Emotional Wellbeing Group, Young Parents Group, Supported PlaygroupWellbeing Group, Young Parents Group, Supported Playgroup

NewNew Parents GroupsParents Groups

•Open to mothers and fathers and support people from across the shire

•Groups are co-facilitated

•May have up to 25 participants

•Use a designated/multi-use space designed for ease of communication and welcoming atmosphere

EmotionalEmotional Wellbeing GroupWellbeing Group

•Emotional Support

•Post-natal Depression – participants showmeasured improvements in EPDS

•Art therapy component – no artskills required

•Group support

•Childcare provided

•Links to services and community including PEHP program.

•Links to an MCH Supported Playgroup

“I think our group is innovative and helps address the many issues of motherhood by exploring our feelings of depression, isolation and inadequacies and celebrating our feelings of hope, humour and harmony.”

Group Member July 2008

Imagination MagicImagination Magic•Performing Arts Program for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers.

•Held monthly – Bacchus Marsh and Ballan

•Rural and special sessions

•Range of performers/ workshop artists

•Supporting parent/child attachment, social and emotional, cognitive and literacy development.

•Regular MCH opportunistic consultations, centre

bookings, observations, referrals to other programs

Moorabool Young Parents Moorabool Young Parents GroupGroup

•Support group for young pregnant and parenting mothers and their partners•Co-facilitated by M&CH Nurse and Youth Worker•Held weekly during school terms•Guest speakers, excursions, play days, lunches, information and support.•Opportunities for KAS consultations and follow up•Partnerships/links internally and externally – schools, support services•Referrals to other MCH programs, and support to attend as required•Initial seed funding in 2008 provided by Best Start.

1-2-3 Magic1-2-3 Magic•Both parents encouraged to attend if possible

•Behaviour management technique and positive reinforcement strategies

•Relationship strengthening

•Co-facilitated by 2 staff members/trained practitioners in the program

•Referral to MCHN for other issues/needs raised during sessions.

•Referral to MCH and external programs

New program planned for 2013New program planned for 2013Rhythm and CoosRhythm and Coos

• A 7-8 week program to promote secure bonding and attachment, and provide parents/carers with a set of skills/repertoire to draw upon in a range of situations.

•Engagement of parent with their child in songs, rhymes and storytelling

•Crosses a range of demographics, encompassing more vulnerable families

•Co-facilitated by MCH staff, ongoing/transitional, provides referral pathways

•Referral from Emotional Wellbeing Group, MCH, service agencies

•No cost to parents, low cost to develop

Maternal and Child Health Service Maternal and Child Health Service GuideGuide

More information regarding the MCH More information regarding the MCH Service and programs is available on the Service and programs is available on the Moorabool Shire Council Website at Moorabool Shire Council Website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au or in the or in the Moorabool Shire Council Maternal and Moorabool Shire Council Maternal and Child Health Services Guide available by Child Health Services Guide available by contacting Nichole Russell on 53667100contacting Nichole Russell on 53667100