20 New Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mothers and Babies
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, said the Australian Government is funding 20 new services that will provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their babies with better access to vital health care.
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8th September 2011
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, said the Australian Government is funding 20 new services that will provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their babies with better access to vital health care.
“The $4.5 million investment will establish 10 new child and maternal health services in New South Wales, two in the Northern Territory, five in Queensland and three in Tasmania.
“We know these services are vital to deliver health support to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and their babies get the best head start in life,” Mr Snowdon said
Participants will have improved access in the important early years to antenatal and postnatal care, essential information about baby care, practical advice and assistance with breastfeeding, nutrition and parenting.
The Australian Government has established 76 mothers and babies services around the nation the $90 million New Directions Mothers and Babies Services program.
“This announcement builds on the Labor Government’s commitment to halve the gap in mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within a decade.
“We are making progress, the latest Productivity Commission report on Indigenous Disadvantage shows child mortality rates have been slashed by 48 percent over the past 20 years, outpacing the decline in non-Indigenous child mortality.
“This is a great outcome and we look forward to progressing further with these new programs,” Mr Snowdon said.
The New Directions Mothers and Babies Services program is part of the Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership Agreement signed in 2008.
This partnership commits $564 million of joint Australian Government, and state and territory government funding over six years to tackle the needs of Indigenous children in their early years.
A list of all New Directions Mothers and Babies Services funded through this initiative is provided below.
Media inquiries: Mr Snowdon’s office (02) 6277 7820
New Directions Mothers and Babies Services announced September 2011
New South Wales
| Organisation Name | Project Locality or Region | Primary Location | Catchment area/ outreach services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-op Ltd | Hunter - Newcastle/Maitland/Port Stephens/Muswellbrook/Great Lakes/Singleton | Hamilton | Wickham, Port Stephens, Raymond Terrace, Karuah, Maitland, Singleton, Muswellbrook |
| Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation | North Coast | Ballina | Byron |
| Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service | North Coast | Kempsey | Kempsey/ Nambucca |
| Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service Incorporated | Griffith/Leeton/Carathool/Murrumbidgee | Griffith | Griffith/Leeton/Carathool/Murrumbidgee |
| Hunter New England Area Health Service - | Moree/Gwydir | Moree | Mungindi, Boggabilla,Toomelah, Bingara, Warialda |
| Northern Rivers General Practice Network (NSW) Ltd | Lismore/Richmond Valley/Kyogle | Lismore | Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Iluka, Ballina, Ocean Shores |
| North West Slopes (NSW) Division of General Practice | New England | Tamworth | Tamworth/Walhallow/Werris Creek/Quirindi/Walcha |
| South Coast Women's Health & Welfare Aboriginal Corporation (Waminda) | South Coast | Nowra | Helensburg to Victorian Border |
| South Eastern Sydney Local Health Network | South Eastern Sydney | Menai | Kogarah, Rockdale, Sutherland, Hurstville |
| Sydney South West Area Health Service | Sydney South West | Liverpool | Marrickville/Canterbbury/Ashfield/Strathfield/Burwood/Leichhardt/ Canada Bay/Drummoyne |
Northern Territory
| Organisation Name | Project Locality or Region | Primary Location | Catchment area/ outreach services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation | Central Australian Eastern Zone | Ampilatwatja | Atnwengerrp, Irrultja, Welere, Honeymoon bore |
| NT Department of Health | Top End West & Maningrida | Wadeye & Maningrida | Nil |
Queensland
| Organisation Name | Project Locality or Region | Primary Location | Catchment area/ outreach services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Urban Indigenous Health | South East Metro | North Lake | Nil |
| Ipswich West Moreton Division of General Practice | South East Metro | Ipswich | Boonah, Laidley, Esk, Blackbutt, Springfield, Goodna, Laidley, |
| Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service | North West | Mt Isa | Nil |
| Townsville General Practice Network | North | Townsville | Nil |
| Wuchopperen Health Services Ltd | Far North | Cairns | Trinity Beach, Gordonville, Redlynch, Kuranda |
Tasmania
| Organisation Name | Project Locality or Region | Primary Location | Catchment area/ outreach services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation | North West | Smithton | Nil |
| North West Tasmania Division of General Practice | North West | Ulverstone | Devonport, Kentish, Penguin |
| Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (South Region) | South | Hobart | Nil |
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