• Entry type: Organisation
  • Entry ID: AWE6508

Mothers’ and Babies’ Health Association

(From 1927 – 1980)
  • Occupation Health service

Summary

Previously known as the School for Mothers Institute and Baby Health Centre, The Mothers’ and Babies’ Health Association (MBHA) was officially established in c.1927. The aim of the Association was to reduce infant mortality by providing expert advice to mothers. During the 1930s and 1950s the Association was known for having baby health trains which took clinics to small, isolated communities. In 1980 the MBHA was renamed the Child, Adolescent and Family Health Services and in 1995, it was renamed again to Child and Youth Health.

Archival resources

  • State Library of South Australia
    • Mothers and Babies Health Association : SUMMARY RECORD

Related entries


  • Related Women
    • Richardson, Isobel (1921 - 2010)
    • Sandford-Morgan, Elma (1890 - 1983)
  • Related Organisations
    • The South Australian Country Women's Association Inc. (1929 - )
  • Presided
    • Wilson, Elizabeth
  • President
    • Mawson, Francisca Adriana (Paquita) (1891 - 1974)
  • Previous
    • School for Mothers Institute and Baby Health Centre (1921 - 1926)

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