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Question 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternity Service

Who can use this service?

This is a free service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who choose to give birth at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH).

What does the service offer?

A qualified Clinical Midwife and Advanced Indigenous Health Worker (Maternal and Infant Health), whom you will get to know, will care for you throughout your pregnancy and after the baby is born. They may be available to help care for you during the birth of your baby. The Clinical Midwife and Indigenous Health Worker will provide you with support and information to help you navigate your antenatal care throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

How can I access this service for my pregnancy?

Its important to identify as aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander at your first doctors visit confirming pregnancy. The doctor can then identify you on the referral form and you will automatically be referred to the service for your first booking in at the hospital. The midwife or indigenous health worker will then contact you to make your first appointment at a time that suits you. At this first visit – you will be offered all models of care available with the  RBWH and also if you would like the additional support of this service- the choice is yours.

Services available:

 

If you want more information telephone 364 68317 / 364 63759 or 0428404875 and ask to speak to the Indigenous Maternity Service.

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Last Updated: 15 September 2011
Last Reviewed: 15 September 2011