Children's Services - Frequently Asked Questions

Before enrolling your child for primary school, parents must ensure their child has received all the required immunisations. If the child has, he/she will be issued with a certificate that can be used to enrol your child at school.

You can contact Immunisation Services on (03) 8470 8562 for further explanation.

A child with a minor illness (with a temperature below 38.5ºC) may be safely immunised. Infants and children with minor coughs and colds without fever, or those receiving antibiotics in the recovery phase of an acute illness can be immunised safely and effectively.

In a child with a major illness or high fever, immunisation should be postponed until the child is well. If immunisations were carried out during such an illness, the fever might be confused with vaccine side effects and might also increase the discomfort of the child.

Immunisation sessions for the current year are listed on Immunisation Services.

Immunisation schedules can also be obtained by phoning Council on (03) 8470 8888, or visiting a Darebin Customer Services Centre or Maternal and Child Health Centre within Darebin.

The City of Darebin offers a free translation service for parents wishing to have their child’s records translated into English. Parents need to provide a copy of the child’s records and once translated Immunisation Service can determine whether the child requires any further immunisations.

If necessary parents can talk to a Darebin Customer Service Officer in their language to arrange the service, please telephone Council on (03) 8470 8470.

There are 13 Maternal and Child Health Centres in our municipality. Services include health and development checks for children from birth to school age. The service also provides information and support for parents and groups for new parents.

For more information phone the Maternal and Child Health Administration Office on (03) 8470 8648.

For contact details for a particular centre please visit Maternal and Child Health .

Children up to school entry age are eligible for child care in Darebin.

Occasional Child Care and Family Day Care is also available. Waiting periods may apply.

Visit the Child Care page on this website for more information.

For Baby Capsule Hire please click on the link below.

Visit the Baby Capsule Hire page on this website for more details.