Coloured photo of Mother and Baby at Infant Welfare Centre.infant welfare centres

During the 1950's, Mt Beauty's population was rapidly increasing due to the post war baby boom and because there was a young workforce moving into the area due to the opportunity available for work on the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Maternal Infant Welfare Centre Sisters conducted regular check-ups on babies to ensure they were feeding well, gaining weight and reaching appropriate milestones for their age.Infants and young children in the Kiewa Valley area continue to be monitored by the Maternal Health Nurses to ensure their healthy development. The photographs are an historical record of early buildings in the Mt Beauty area, their uses and how they have changed to meet the changing needs of the community.2 x colour photographs of renovations to Mt Beauty Infant Welfare Centre. Mounted on white A4 copy paperPrinted at bottom of page underneath photos - Mt Beauty Infant Welfare Centre February 1994. Replacement of tile roof with Colourbond corrugated iron and construction of covered entry porch.mt beauty, infant welfare centre

Stawell Infant Welfare Centre corner of Wimmera and Sloane Streets and Scotland Place opened 12th June 1958. Dr. W. Barbara Black and white photograph of a brick building, flat roof glassed in porch and roadway in foreground.Infant Welfare Centre.stawell

Black and white photograph showing group of dignitaries gathered outside front of new Infant Welfare Centre.Typed below photograph: "Opening Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre 1960 by Lady Violet Brooks. Cr.R. Horman (Mayor), Cr. Bert Lavis, Lady Brooks, Mrs. Horman, Dr.W.E Hewitt and Mrs Hewitt, & Mrs. Dwerryhouse'.

Original St Nicholas Church was built 1893 approx. on site of Infant Welfare Centre. Moved and enlarged 1908.Black and white photograph of part of the initial layout for the new St Nicholas Anglican Church. Original building has been moved, pile of screenings on site . In background St Aidens Presbyterian Church on right, Infant Welfare Centre on left. Lakes Entrance Victoriabuildings, religion

Opining of Stawell Infant Welfare Centre

Opening of Stawell Infant Welfare Centre

The Mountain District Community Health Service (MDCHS) was conceived of by Cockatoo local Myrtle Quicke, a well-renowned medical professional and nurse in the early-mid 1900s, as well as a founder of the Australian College of Nursing. After moving to Cockatoo in 1954, she quickly realised the shortage of adequate medical care in the area and organised the establishment of the MDCHS. This involved fundraisers and meetings with both locals and council officials to drum up funding and support against opposition who believed there was no need for such a centre. For many years, money was raised for the MDCHS by an opportunity shop nearby until the centre opened on the 3rd of March, 1964. It operated on a membership service, costing £1/5 a year for a single man or woman with no dependents, and a nurse was in attendance 24-hours a day. Alongside the development of the MDCHS, the Berwick Shire council (now part of Cardinia Shire) decided to assign an Infant Welfare Nurse to Cockatoo in order to assist with an influx of new babies in the area. An Infant Welfare Centre was attached to the MDCHS, and opened at the same time. Myrtle joked that she would have the Queen open the building, but it was instead opened by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The day was one of great celebration for all in the town.This photograph documents the growth of local healthcare and medicine, as well as one of the many accomplishments of Myrtle Quicke.A black and white photograph of the front of a brick building. The building is enclosed by a low metal fence and two open gates, and sits on an unsealed road. Behind the building are a number of tall trees. On the reverse of the photograph is a handwritten pencil caption.In photograph, on freestanding sign: "MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMUNITY / HEALTH SERVICE" In photograph, on sign on brick wall: "COCKATOO / INFANT WELFARE / CENTRE" Reverse, handwritten in pencil: "'MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMUNITY / HEALTH SERVICE' / AND / 'COCKATOO INFANT WELFARE CENTRE 1960's'"cockatoo, 1960s, medical & health

2 copies of sketches of Blackburn Infant Welfare Centreblackburn infant welfare centre, blackburn

Written on back of photograph, "Infant Welfare Centre after additions - 1973".

Infant Welfare Centre and Kindergarten, Official opening in 1957 by Dr. Barbara Meredith.infant welfare, kindergarten, photograph, people

Black and white photo of floor plan for East Burwood Infant Welfare Centreeast burwood infant welfare centre, floor plan

Blackburn and white photograph taken in 1971 of the North Blackburn Infant Welfare Centre.north blackburn infant welfare centre

An A4 document of 10 pages A history of the development of local health servicesdoctors, health professionals, slater william henry, infant welfare centres, pioneers, fitzmaurice a yvonne, delany's hotel surrey hills, hospitals, threlkeld verner w dr, cochrane stanley dr, mitcham private hospital, health centres, bellbird private hospital, nurses, peter james centre, toogood edith, health services

Reports on the Department of Health, Infant Welfare Centre, and Off Street Parking Account. city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon

Black and white photographCatalogue card reads, "Infant Welfare Centre at rear of Bowling Green, 22/11/72".

East Ringwood 2000-Maroondah Infant Welfare Centre in Laurence Grove- B&W Photo from Album 6501

Black and white photographWritten on backing sheet, "Old Infant Welfare Centre, Civic Place, 1963". Now Eastland parking space.

Black and white photograph Sister Holmes, and baby Cowan sitting in weighing machine, at the Infant Welfare Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, childrens services

also see VTMH03347 and VTMH03348Black and white photo of the opening of the Lakes Entrance Infant Welfare Centre with Sister Holmes and Dr Barbara Meredith standing in the doorway.health services, social history

Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo. Former Bendigo infant welfare centre that sat over the Bendigo Creek, Bendigo RSL in back ground.slide, bendigo, queen victoria gardens

Black and white photograph of Sister Holmes and Miss Dawson standing at the doorway of the newly opened Infant Welfare Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, childrens services

Black and white photograph plaque mounted on wall at Infant Welfare Centre, opened in 1952 by Director Dr W Barbara Meredith. Lakes Entrance Victoriachildrens services

Black and white photographWritten on back of photo: "Infant Welfare Centre Ringwood built Civic Place-later demolished to make way for Eastland circa 1960s"

sunshine infant welfare centre, st albans infant welfare centre

A booklet about children's resources in Nunawading, emergency and legal services, kindergartens, infant welfare centres, play groups, shopping, sports, feeding facilities in shopping centres etc.childrens services, nunawading pavilion playgroup association, nunawading community childcare association, kindergartens

Mayor's challenge to citizens to support activities and organizations in which Council is involved including scouts, reserves, pre-school centres, meals on wheels, libraries and infant welfare centres.environment, city of nunawading, gawler, david, antonio park, mitcham, schwerkolt cottage, blackburn lake sanctuary, yarran dheran, blackburn branch library, warekila pre-school centre