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Nourish: First foods for your baby

Discover the joy of nourishing your baby's budding palate, the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating.

Fresh produce at Queen Victoria Market

Embark on the exciting journey of introducing solid foods to your little one! Maternal and Child Health Nurses will guide you through the essentials of nutrition, feeding techniques, and navigating this milestone with confidence.

This session is designed for families and caregivers of infants around 6 months of age who are about to commence or have recently commenced eating solids.

When

Dates and times below.

Where

Face-to-face sessions run at:

narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services 
Level 3, 454 Queen Street, Melbourne External link

You can request a booking for the 'Nourish' session via our online form below.

Alternative arrangements for information may be made at request by contacting nourish@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

All bookings must be confirmed prior to attendance to ensure any changes to our groups can be communicated to families when required.

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What happens to information about you, your child and your family while you are a client of the Victorian Maternal and Child Health service?

Who are we?
We are the Victorian Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service, one of several health and welfare services in your area, all working together in partnership to meet your family’s needs.

What information do we collect about you?
We keep your name and contact details on your / your child’s record. Other details such as your/your child’s care plan and information about the services you receive are recorded each time you visit.

Why do we collect your information?
The information we collect helps us to keep up-to-date details about you/your child’s needs, so we can care for you/your child in the best possible way.

Who else sees your information?
Your information can only be seen by the professionals in this service involved in your/your child’s care. We also use de-identified information to better manage and plan this service. Otherwise, we only release information about you/your child if you agree or if required by law, such as in a medical emergency or as a mandated professional.

What say do you have in what happens to your information?
You have a say in what happens to your information. We rely on the information you give us to help provide the right care for you/your child. If you decide not to share some of your/your child’s information or restrict access to your record, this is your right, but it may affect our ability to provide you with the best possible services. Talk to your maternal and child health nurse if you wish to change or cancel your consent.

How will your information be protected?
Your information is stored on the Child Development Information System that is maintained by DRA Computing Pty Ltd ( third party) in conjunction with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and Victorian Councils.  We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your/your child’s record. The privacy of your information is protected under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and Health Records Act 2001. We treat your information in the strictest confidence and store it securely.

Can you access your information?
Yes, you have a right to request access to your/your child’s information and to ask for it to be corrected if necessary.

Any other questions? 
Please talk to your maternal and child health nurse if you have any other questions or complaints about what happens to your information while you are a client of the Victorian MCH service, or if you wish to access your record.

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