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Maternity Self Referrals
If you are planning to Birth at NHW, you can now self-refer yourself to NHW for your care . Click below to fill in your details and you will be contacted by a member of our maternity team to arrange your care.

Fill in Referral Form

Our current models of care include:

  • Antenatal clinic with midwives and doctors
  • Antenatal care with your local antenatal service (Yarrawonga Health, Alpine Health, Benalla Health, Mansfield Health and Cobram Midwives ) in collaboration with NHW doctors if required.
  • Shared care with NHW antenatal clinic and your GP
  • Midwifery Group Practice

Freebirth – Position statement | Safer Care Victoria

Antenatal (pregnancy) clinic
Phone:+61 (03) 5722 5225
Monday and Tuesday by appointment only

Maternity Ward
Phone:+61 (03) 5722 5225 or +61 (03) 5722 5301
Green Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

Childbirth Education
Phone: +61 (03) 5722 5225
The University Teaching & Learning Centre, Wangaratta.
Classes run on Sundays from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Classes are free with morning tea and lunch provided.

Mother & Baby Centre

34 Cusack Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)
Phone:+61 (03) 5722 5256
MGP offers 24/7 care during your pregnancy

Lactation (breastfeeding) clinic
Phone: +61 (03) 5722 5487
Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 4.30pm

Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program
A free routine hearing screen for your newborn is often done while you are in hospital. If your baby is not tested while in hospital the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program will contact you to make an appointment.