Membership Information/Events

PLEASE NOTE: Presently as we work towards VAMCHN becoming a reference group we have delayed membership renewals and membership requests. There are additionally no current events planned for this group.

Welcome to VAMCHN

Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses 

The Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses is Victoria's peak professional body committed to the advancement of maternal and child health nursing.

VAMCHN (formerly known as Maternal & Child Health Nurse Special Interest Group), is a professional body of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF Vic Branch) that was established in the 1940s, to support Maternal & Child Health (MCH) in Victoria. Today, VAMCHN continues its commitment to the advancement of Maternal and Child Health profession and practice. Hence, supporting MCH nurses in the promotion of child and family health and wellbeing through knowledge and practice development. 

VAMCHN is active in research, peer support and promotion of MCH. Currently VAMCHN Executive members represent MCH nurses on a variety of Committees, both at a State and National level that focus on the improvement of MCH Service, Government policies, communication strategies and contribute to planning education and training programs for nurses.

To promote the professional and educational interests of MCH Nurses

  • To promote the professional and educational interests of Maternal & Child Health Nurses (MCH)
  • To provide peer support and networking for exchange of knowledge and experience
  • To raise the public profile of MCH nurses in metropolitan and rural areas
  • To continue working in close liaison with Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF Vic Branch)
  • To liaise with the Department of Education & Training (DET), the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and other related government departments on issues related to the MCH service
VAMCHN Rules of Group 2014

Chair Anne Colohan
Vice Chair Kylie Somerville
Secretary Lesley Kueter-Luks
Treasurer Janet White
Membership and Merchandise Karen MacDonald
Web Master Pauline Chandler
Editor and Newsletter (Vacant)
ANMF Professional Officer Belinda Clarke
Rural Representative Leesa Hooker
General Committee Members Sarah Hare, Megan Falzon, Elen Mcdonald
Student Representative (La Trobe) Lucy Korevaar

As a professional body of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF Vic Branch), the Victorian Association of Maternal & Child Health Nurses (VAMCHN) is committed to providing financial support for members to further enhance their knowledge through professional development and additional study. Scholarships and Grants are available for members - see application information on the' Scholarships and Grants' page.

Acknowledgement of significant member contribution is recognised through the Fran Morris Award - see the 'Fran Morris Award' page.

About VAMCHN

We are a professional body of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF Vic Branch). The group is active in research, peer support and promotion of Maternal and Child Health.

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