Maternal & Child Health
Wirraka Maya provides culturally safe maternal and child health services to support families from pregnancy through early childhood. Our approach is family‑centred and grounded in respect, recognising the important role of parents, carers, family and community in supporting children’s health and development.
Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that may include Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners, nurses and GPs, working together to support regular health checks, monitoring and early intervention when needed. Our focus is on giving children the best possible start in life, while supporting parents and carers to feel confident and informed.
Supporting children and families
Maternal and child health services support the ongoing growth, development and wellbeing of babies and young children. This includes regular health and developmental checks, immunisations and follow‑up care, as well as support for parents during pregnancy and the early years of parenting.
Wirraka Maya works closely with families to ensure concerns are identified early and, where required, children are linked with paediatric and specialist services through coordinated referrals. Care is delivered in ways that are flexible and responsive to family needs, recognising the demands of family life and community responsibilities.
Strong relationships with other services are an important part of maternal and child health at Wirraka Maya. Our team works alongside early childhood services, schools, visiting paediatric specialists and other health providers to support continuity of care as children grow, including the transition from early childhood into school years.
Our nurses and clinical staff are trained to deliver immunisations and may provide opportunistic immunisations when families attend the clinic, helping improve access and reduce missed opportunities for care.
Accessing maternal and child health services
Maternal and child health services are available through Wirraka Maya’s clinic. Appointments can be arranged by contacting the clinic team, who can provide information about available days and times.
To access maternal and child health services, call the clinic on (08) 9172 0400 or speak with clinic staff during your visit.
