Maternal, Child & Family Health Nurses Australia

27/05/2026

Sector Alert - ACCC Ban on Baby Bottle Self-Feeding Devices

A permanent national ban on baby bottle self‑feeding devices is now in effect due to significant risks of choking, aspiration and suffocation.

These products enable infants to feed without active adult supervision, which presents an unacceptable safety risk.
It is now illegal in Australia to manufacture, supply, advertise, or possess these devices.
The ban includes bottle‑propping products, wearable bottle holders, and straw‑style feeding systems used as a baby’s primary nutrition source.

Maternal, Child and Family Health Services are encouraged to share this information with staff and families, reinforce safe feeding practices, and advise immediate cessation of use.

A permanent ban on baby bottle self-feeding devices is now in effect. The ban applies to products that position a baby bottle, or bottle teat, so an infant can self-feed without another person holding the bottle or without adult supervision. Key safety risks include injury or death from choking, asp...

22/05/2026

Position Vacant - South Western Sydney Local Health District - Fairfield Community Institute of Health.
Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health - Perm/Temp PT

Requisition ID: REQ661338Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week or Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until...

12/05/2026

On International Nurses Day, Maternal Child and Family Health Nurses Australia takes a moment to say thank you to all nurses… who offer such trust and respect, patience, and acceptance to infants, children and their families.

29/04/2026

Support Member Research

Project title: The KIND study – Knowledge and Insight from Child and Family Health Nurses working with families experiencing Disadvantage

You are invited to be a part of our study to explore your experiences as a child and family health nurse caring for complex families (such as families experiencing domestic and family violence, drug and alcohol concerns, child protection and perinatal mental health challenges).

Your contribution will be invaluable to gaining further insights into the support needed for CFHNs in providing care to complex families.

For further information, contact Tamara Macdonald via email
address [email protected]

HREC approval number is H1706

21/04/2026

Centre for Community Child Health Newsletter

31/03/2026

Parent-Infant Research Institute Newsletter

https://lhsht.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/SMJz09SDriOHUny1hLkc5PylxujJ/tBAN609xeq3B

09/03/2026

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) Newsletter

08/03/2026

MCaFHNA has supported the Dr Garth Kendall Memorial Award for the Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Nursing Dux Prize at Curtin University for 2 years. This year, presented by Chris Cooper (WA MCaFHNA member) to recipient Michelle Griffen, also in photo is Melisa Young (Course Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Health Specialisation, Curtain University)

05/03/2026

Healthy Ears Webinar; Healthy Hearing Starts Early: Tips and Tricks for Otoscopy and Tympanometry

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience high rates of ear infections in the early years. Early identification is critical to supporting listening, learning and cultural connection. This practical webinar is designed for practitioners who want to start or improve their ear examination skills using otoscopy and tympanometry to identify ear health problems early. Whether you’re new to these tools or looking to refine your technique, this session will build your confidence and skills needed to provide better ear care in your community.

Tuesday 31 March, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

For more information or to register - click here: a3cd1abc-2ed9-42ea-8b42-2de6697e4b09@90f46edb-7bd2-439b-9e57-270ea5d8a3b5" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a3cd1abc-2ed9-42ea-8b42-2de6697e4b09@90f46edb-7bd2-439b-9e57-270ea5d8a3b5

19/02/2026

MCaFHNA Members - A recording of this week's webinar is loaded in our Member section on the MCaFHNA website - Check it out!