Caption for photo: Cranbourne Gardens Ward Councillor Michelle Crowther; local mum Jess and daughter Ruby; MCH Nurse Jess; and Dillwynia Ward Councillor Anthony Walter.
A new Maternal and Child Health (MCH) consult room is now open at Mirvac's Smiths Lane Community, 35 Oconnor Avenue in Clyde North.
On Wednesday 23 July, City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson; Dillwynia Ward Councillor Anthony Walter; and Cranbourne Gardens Ward Councillor Michelle Crowther were joined by Mirvac's Development Director for Masterplanned Communities in Victoria Glen Greening to officially open the new room. Maternal and Child Health Nurse Jessica Coenen, who will be working out of the new consult room, local mum Jess and her daughter Ruby were also in attendance.
"The Clyde area is rapidly emerging as one of Casey's fastest-growing suburbs. This has resulted in an increased demand for our MCH Service. The area has limited local centres, so this new room, which Mirvac offered to Council at no cost for 12 months - will allow families in the Smiths Lane and surrounding catchment area convenient access to a vital service whilst awaiting the opening of the future Alexander Boulevard Community Hub, " Dillwynia Ward Councillor Anthony Walter said.
"With the highest birth rates in the state - 5,735 babies born in Casey in 2024-25 - rising challenges in meeting infrastructure demands due to rapid population growth, and lack of State Government funding for MCH infrastructure, we are delighted to provide this new service."
Mirvac's Development Director for Masterplanned Communities in Victoria Glen Greening said: "We're proud to partner with the City of Casey to provide this interim Maternal and Child Health consult room at the Smiths Lane Sales and Community Hub, giving local families access to vital early childhood support close to home.
"From playgroups to parks and pathways, everything Mirvac delivers at Smiths Lane is designed to bring people together and foster a strong, connected community. This initiative is part of our continued commitment to creating family-friendly places where people feel supported and truly belong," Mr Greening said.
Smiths Lane Community will also be home to a new Council-run first-time parent group. The group, which will meet for five weeks from Monday 22 September, provides first-time parents the opportunity to connect, share experiences and support each other.
To make an appointment at the consult room at Mirvac's Smiths Lane Community Hub in Clyde North, contact 9705 5590, Monday to Friday during business hours or visit the Maternal and Child Health page on our website to complete the 'Request to book an appointment' form.
