We support birthing on country or within community.
If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child, you can choose to receive your care through Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services or Canberra’s public or private maternity system.
If you decide to use Canberra’s public maternity system call (02) 5124 9977 to book an appointment.
Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program
The Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program is a nurse-led home visiting program that supports first time pregnant mums with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Baby.
To join the program, you need to:
- be a first time mum or this be the first time mothering your baby
- be between weeks 16 and 28 of your pregnancy
This is a free service and is a voluntary program. You can join the program and opt out at any stage if you want to.
The program involves home visits during pregnancy, infancy and toddlerhood and gives mums the opportunity to improve pregnancy outcomes through the practice of good health related behaviour and improve outcomes in child health and development.
For more information, visit Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
