Mother & Child Health Research (MCHR) at La Trobe University is a multidisciplinary public health research centre with a strong program of research addressing issues of major public health importance for mothers and children.

About us

Established in 1991, MCHR has built a strong program of research addressing issues of major public health importance for mothers and infants.

Research

Research topics at MCHR centre around major public health issues in terms of burden of disease, the implications for women and their families and the resource implications of the condition for health services or for society as a whole.

Publications

MCHR research is published in a range of ways including journals, annual reports and newsletters.

Education and capacity building

MCHR is engaged in a range of continuing education and capacity building activities for researchers and practitioners in our field.

Advocacy

MCHR engages in a range of activities to foster involvement in research and the discussion of research findings.

Future students

Postgraduate study at MCHR is carried out through enrolment in research degrees at Masters and Doctorate levels.

News and events

News and events from MCHR.

Contact us

Contact details for MCHR.

Keep in touch

Email us at mchr@latrobe.edu.au to receive MCHR News twice a year and/or be on our mailing list.