Djurali Naba - Caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mums and Bubbas
Who we are
- Djurali Naba (we used to be called New Directions) is a program the provides care to Indigenous Mums and Bubs in the antenatal and postnatal period.
- Our program aims to provide families with individualised care to improve outcomes for mothers and babies through continuity. A midwife and an Aboriginal health worker will see you for each of your appointments. We work in a multidisciplinary team with consultation or referral to obstetric doctors and allied health care workers as needed. Care is provided throughout your pregnancy and up to 14 days after the birth of your bubba.
- We offer face to face, or telehealth appointments as needed. We can also refer to other services as needed e.g. medical imagery, social work, pathology. Djurali Naba team is supported by the Obstetric team at Sutherland and St George Hospital.
What we do
- Our Djurali Naba team offer cultural awareness, safety and emotional support. Care is provided throughout pregnancy and up to 14 days after the birth of the baby.
- We offer home visits, clinic visits and outreach from Aboriginal services.
- We work with other services to offer you holistic and coordinated care, including services working with Aboriginal women, children and families.
- Our services include:
- Support and advocacy
- Yarning Circles
- Midwife consultations
- Pregnancy care
- Pregnancy, labour, birth, breast feeding, and postnatal education
- Postnatal care and home visits
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Contraception advice
- Referrals and links to other services
- Next steps after Djurali Naba
- When you are discharged from Djurali Naba, the staff from Narrangy-Booris, will support you to care for your bub until they are 5 years old.
Contact
- If you have any questions, please contact the Djurali Naba Team Mon - Fri 0800-1630 on:
- Midwife: 0439391192
- Aboriginal health Worker 0438597948
