Who We Are

The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is a nurse-led home visiting program that supports women pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child to help them become the best mum possible. ANFPP mums are offered support and guidance during early pregnancy and on into their baby's infancy and toddlerhood. The ANFPP is an important early investment in the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in local communities.


We are part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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National Support Service

The National Support Service (NSS) provides the ANFPP home-visiting teams with training,  education, data reporting, communication and administration support. 


Based in Brisbane, the NSS team support the 13 sites around Australia to deliver the program. 


The Service is part of  The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University. 

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Becoming the Best Mum You Can Be

Are you pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby? Then the ANFPP is for you!


The ANFPP is a free program that can help you be the best mum you can be, in a way that works for you. We’re here to help you with support and guidance through your pregnancy and up until your baby is two years old. 

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How We Work Together

The ANFPP consists of nurse-led Home Visiting Teams made up of Nurse Home Visitors and Family Partnership workers, supported by Nurse Supervisors and Administration staff.


These qualified Nurses and  Family Partnership Workers/Aboriginal Community Workers deliver the program through personalised, in-home visits.


The Home Visiting Team works in collaboration with the local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and broader community to support the woman and her family.

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Let Us Know How We Can Help You

If you’re a mum (or family member) who wants to know more about the ANFPP or simply have general questions about the program, contact us at the National Support Service or get in touch with one of the program sites nearest you.

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For ANFPP Staff

The Online Learning Environment (OLE)  is a secure area for ANFPP staff only.


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 OUR STORIES
Shakayla, who lives in Alice Springs,  loves being a mum to her toddler,  Tishanna. Kirsten, Shakayla's Nurse Home Visitor, is proud to walk alongside her while she 
grows as a strong, independent young woman. 
Read Shakayla's story
Image - Shakayla with her toddler, Tishanna
Phoebe Renfree is an experienced nurse/midwife who recently joined the program at Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service in Katherine, Northern Territory. Phoebe tells us a bit about 
herself.
Read Phoebe's story
Image - Mum Marissa holding baby, Phoebe beside her
Thanks to Zoom, up to 120 Australian 
Nurse-Family Partnership Program staff 
and guests from across Australia and from overseas connected virtually for the annual  conference late last year. 

Read our team's story
Read Mechtilde's Story
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
If you want to know more about the program or need help in getting connected with a nurse in your area, send us a message.
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- Disclaimer for 28 weeks or less pregnant. If you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, it still might be possible to join the Program. Please check with your local ANFPP provider for more information.
 

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