Maternal Child Health nurses attend educational conference

Council’s Maternal Child Health nurses ensured they are up to date with the latest health information after attending a conference recently.

The conference, held in-person for the first time in three years, was arranged by the Municipal Association of Victoria.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said our nurses heard from an informative array of keynote speakers.

“Topics ranged from safety when using button batteries, and injuries that were sustained by children during COVID-19 lockdowns,” Cr Binks said.

“It was incredibly insightful for the nurses to hear an update from the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department on children presenting with severe illness including respiratory illnesses and the importance of being up to date with immunisations.”

Some of the other topics covered electronic cigarettes (or vaping), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and engagement, baby growth and feeding and screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which is coming soon.

“Our nurses also enjoyed catching up with other nurses from all over the state, networking and sharing knowledge to bring back to Strathbogie Shire,” Cr Binks said.

If you would like to know more about Council’s Maternal Child Health Services, visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/families-and-children/maternal-child-health/