What's Involved
Having a baby can be a one of the most cherished experiences of a woman’s life. It is a time of great transition, but it can also be a time when you need support from your community.
Any first-time mum who is carrying an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby can receive support from the The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP). ANFPP is a home visiting program delivered by nurses and Aboriginal workers in your community.
They work with you to become the best mum you can be and are committed to walking the journey with you as you become a new Mum.
Once you join this voluntary program, the home visiting team will visit you in your home throughout pregnancy and continue until your bubba is 2 years old. They’ll support you to be healthy while you’re pregnant and after, build a safe home for bubba, build healthy relationships and community connections and plan for a strong future for you and your family.
ANFPP National Support Service
Molly Wardaguga Research Centre | Charles Darwin University
Molly Wardaguga Research Centre | Charles Darwin University
Level 11, 410 Ann St | Brisbane QLD | 4000 Australia
email: info@anfpp.com.au
phone: +61 7 3169 4283 or 0448 570 503
phone: +61 7 3169 4283 or 0448 570 503
The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) National Support Service (NSS) acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. We pay respect to elders past and present. We further acknowledge that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities are diverse and dynamic and continue to evolve and develop in response to historical and present social, economic, cultural and political circumstances.
Diversity includes gender, age, languages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, family responsibilities, marriage status, life and work experiences, personality and educational levels (Commonwealth of Australia, 2013)