About The Indigenous Women and Children Program
By participating in these programs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are able to maintain or form a connection to culture and their sense of identity. They will also have access to relevant BHN services to ensure the needs of the family are met.
- Strengthening cultural identity and connection for Indigenous women
- Support for Mental Health + AOD
- Pregnant women’s support
- Support for family violence, especially through BHN’s family violence program
- An ongoing women’s group that provides health and cultural education
- Collaboration with other IAEP workers
What to expect
- Our services will be culturally sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- BHN offers a variety of health services, so we can match your needs with the most suitable service(s)
Why choose BHN?
- Our Indigenous Access team is dedicated to helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- With a full range of health and wellbeing services, BHN ensures a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to improving your health
- Our staff are highly qualified and experienced
Accessing Indigenous Women and Children Program
This service is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It can be delivered in the community and at the BHN site in St Kilda Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm.
Cost
There is no charge for this service.