MDH Mansfield Respond

30/08/2025

Don't forget to register for our upcoming family event 'Man with a Pram.'

Man With A Pram is a Dads Group initiative that brings dads, families, and communities together for a meaningful walk held on Father’s Day weekend, to raise awareness of Men's mental health during the perinatal period.

👨‍👧‍👦 Man With A Pram – Mansfield
📅 Saturday 6th September
⏰ 9:00am
📍 Botanical Gardens, Mansfield

Let’s walk together to support men’s mental health. 💙
Every year, 300,000 men become new dads — and 1 in 4 will face perinatal depression or anxiety.

👣 Join us for a short, family-friendly stroll
🥓 Free BBQ brekkie + coffee for registered participants
🎈 Kids’ snacks & fun activities including face painting and father's day craft

👉 Register at manwithapram.com/signup

👨‍👧 Join Team Mansfield
We do not require participants to fundraise for this event but welcome you to do so if you wish.

This event is provided free to community members with the support of a Victorian Department of Health - Dads Group Grant.

22/08/2025

Book your tickets here

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jean-hailes-womens-health-week-event-say-yes-to-you-tickets-1564975888009?aff=oddtdtcreator

JEAN HAILES WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK 2025 🌼

It’s that time of year again and we’re so excited to bring our much-loved annual event back to the LouFit Studio for a night of connection, conversation, and all things women’s health 💛

We’ve proudly supported Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week for 7 years now, this year being our 8th, and every single one has been special.
It’s always such a warm, welcoming night filled with real stories, practical tips, and honest chats around physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

This year’s theme? Say Yes to You.
Because sometimes, that’s the bit we skip.

And we’re thrilled to introduce our two amazing speakers for 2025:
✨ Lisa Maltman – Sleep Connection – why quality sleep beats quantity every time (and how to get more of it)
✨ Dee Mawson – Nutritionist, Gym Owner & Busy Mum of 3 – how to stress less at dinner, nail healthy lunches, and make food fit your life

✨ Save the date: Thursday 4 September

🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW $15 — but be quick, they’re limited! Link to purchase in the comments .

💛 $10 from every ticket goes to Jean Hailes to support women’s health research + education

🛍️ Every guest gets one of our epic goodie bags (because we love a take-home treat!)

So proud to be running this event for the 8th year — it’s real, it’s meaningful, and it’s one of my favourite nights of the year 💛 xx

19/08/2025

“ I JUST KEEP LOVING THIS SOUP” (Riley)
Soup for Schools 2025 is half way through. So far the amazing Chop & Chatters and their Yooralla kitchen helpers have cooked Minestrone, Cauliflower and Potato & Leek soups for St Mary’s, Mansfield Primary, Jamieson PS and Mansfield Kinder. In the weeks to come there’ll be more soup cook ups for Merrijig PS, Mansfield Cubbyhouse and Mansfield Secondary College.
THANK YOU to all those involved!

18/08/2025

FREE locally grown produce available tomorrow morning for everyone. All donations welcome from 830am at St John’s cnr Highett & Victoria Sts. Please also bring any small seedling pots you aren’t using. See you tomorrow .

10/08/2025

Starting Solids parent information session.

Do you have a baby aged 5-9 months?
Do you want to learn more abut introducing solids to your baby?
Join us for a free 60 minute session facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

Parents will learn valuable information to confidently start their little one on their food journey.
Topics covered include introducing allergens, creating positive meal times, progressing solids, managing fussy eating and family health and wellbeing.
These sessions are valuable for connecting socially with other parents and gaining confidence feeding your little ones.

Date: Wednesday the 24th of September 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Family and Children's Centre (Maternal and Child Health) 10 Davies Street Mansfield.

Bookings essential please contact the MCH service on 57758537 or SMS 0427 885 486 See less

04/08/2025

FREE locally grown produce available this morning for everyone. All donations welcome from 830am St John’s. Please also bring any small seedling pots you aren’t using. See you soon.

02/08/2025

1-7 August is World Breastfeeding Week.
Creating a sustainable breastfeeding support system is not a short-term intervention, it is a continuous, inclusive, and empowering structure that safeguards health, protects the environment, and upholds the rights of women and children.

For support with Breastfeeding you can contact Mansfield Maternal & Child Health on 5775 8537. https://www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/Community/Residents/Children-Family/Maternal-and-Child-Health They have breast pumps available at no cost and qualified and experienced nurses to assist you and provide support.

You can also contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association at https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

28/07/2025

Just a reminder NO Fresh Food Drive this morning. FFD is on every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Today is a rare 5th Tuesday of the month. See you next Tuesday morning!!

24/07/2025

Term 3 Supported Playgroups! Come along and enjoy some activities with your child ⚽️🎨🧩🪇
Reminder - Tueaday Library playgroup is not running on 29th July and 5th August

22/07/2025

MOTHER GOOSE is on again for Term 3. Join us THIS THURSDAY 24 July at 930am - rhymes, songs & stories with your baby/toddler. It's FREE - no need to book.
https://youtu.be/rz6X4W5Bidk