Moort Boodjari Mia

Free pregnancy services for Aboriginal women living in the Eastern suburbs. The service provides both antenatal and postnatal care at community clinics and in the home. Support includes:

• Culturally appropriate care, support, advice and education
• Support with preparing for baby’s arrival
• Staff to yarn to and support you with what’s happening in your life
• Support at medical appointments
• Referrals to and support accessing other services
• Some transport

Funding

• East Metropolitan Health Service
• Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
• St John of God Midland Public Hospital

Eligibility & Access

• Pregnant Aboriginal women and their families in the Midland Public Hospital catchment area

Achievements

• Moort Boodjari Mia recently expanded its facilities at St John of God Midland Public Hospital, significantly increasing its capacity to serve more families.