Pregnancy Care
Think you might be pregnant? Make an appointment and come and talk to our midwife, Aboriginal Health Workers or GPs.
It is important to contact us as early as possible so we can help you stay healthy in pregnancy, provide you with information on your choices for antenatal care and book your first visit with the hospital.
Attending regular antenatal appointments while you are pregnant is important for monitoring your health and the health of your baby. You can choose ‘Shared Care’ and have some of your antenatal appointments at Nunkuwarrin Yunti, seeing our GPs, midwife and Aboriginal Health Workers and some of your appointments at the hospital. Or you can choose to receive all your antenatal care at the hospital, at either the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Lyell McEwin Hospital or Flinders Medical Centre. Aboriginal Family Birthing programs are available at the Women’s and Children’s and Lyell McEwin Hospitals.
We can assist you to make your first booking visit with the hospital and link you to any other services you may need. We can also keep in touch with you throughout your pregnancy and be there to provide care for you and your baby after the birth and as your baby grows and develops.
Kuru Mankunthi – First Time Mums
We have a program providing additional support for first time mums or for women who it might be their first opportunity to parent.
The Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s Kuru Mankunthi is a great program for building your confidence and skills as a mother-to-be and as a new parent.
A Cultural Wellbeing Worker and a Nurse visit you at home (or in another appropriate place) and support you on your journey through pregnancy and until your child is two years of age.
To access this program you need to be less than 6 months pregnant but we can visit you any time before then. We welcome all enquiries about the program as the earlier we see you the better.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in our Kuru Mankunthi service, please complete this referral form and either email it to kurumankunthi@nunku.org.au or fax the completed form to Attention to Kuru Mankunthi 08 8250 1864.
If you’d like more information about you can:
- Call us on (08) 8150 5000
- Email kurumankunthi@nunku.org.au or
- Come have a yarn with us at one of our locations.
Strong Mums, Solid Kids (SMSK)
SMSK provides a culturally appropriate and holistic health service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families living in Adelaide. Offering continuity of care throughout the maternal and child health journey – from pregnancy to early childhood.
SMSK is a free service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman, children and families in Adelaide.
The SMSK program goals are to:
- provide information and knowledge for safe, nurturing environments for pregnancy, infants and children, improving infant and child health and development
- provide access to maternal and child health care services with an importance on early intervention and prevention
- coordinate care and referral to more specialist maternal and child health care as required
- provide a positive experience that encourages continued engagement in services
- reduce or stop the progression towards poor maternal and child health outcomes for individuals
What services can you receive?
Community Maternity Program
Think you might be pregnant? Make an appointment and come and talk to our midwife, Aboriginal Health Workers or GPs.
It is important to contact us as early as possible so we can help you stay healthy in pregnancy, provide you with information on your choices for antenatal care and book your first visit with the hospital.
Attending regular antenatal appointments while you are pregnant is important for monitoring your health and the health of your baby. You can choose ‘Shared Care’ and have some of your antenatal appointments at Nunkuwarrin Yunti, seeing our GPs, midwife and Aboriginal Health Workers and some of your appointments at the hospital. Or you can choose to receive all your antenatal care at the hospital, at either the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Lyell McEwin Hospital or Flinders Medical Centre. Aboriginal Family Birthing programs are available at the Women’s and Children’s and Lyell McEwin Hospitals.
We can assist you to make your first booking visit with the hospital and link you to any other services you may need. We can also keep in touch with you throughout your pregnancy and be there to provide care for you and your baby after the birth and as your baby grows and develops.
Child Health Checks and Immunisations
Our Healthy Kids program provides care and support for your newborn and up until your child is 5 years of age. This includes all baby and child health checks, immunisations, information about child health, development and parenting. We also put you in touch with other services and our supported playgroup. Clinics are staffed by Aboriginal Health Workers and Child Health Nurses and operate from both Wakefield Street and Brady Street. Home visits are also an option.
Ear Health
We have a Healthy Ears program that provides screening and access to specialist services through Nunkuwarrin Yunti. If your child is suffering from an ear problem and needs a hearing test, diagnosis or treatment, we can provide access to audiology (hearing test), Ears Nose and Throat specialist and surgery, and if needed, speech pathology. This program operates in partnership with The Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA).
Next Steps
If you’re interested in our SMSK service please complete this referral form and either email it to smskreferrals@nunku.org.au or fax the completed form to Attention to Strong Mums, Solid Kids 08 8359 2414. You can ask your health worker to contact us on your behalf.
If you’d like information about our SMSK service you can:
- Call us on (08) 8406 1600
- Email smskreferrals@nunku.org.au
- Download the SMSK Brochure or
- Come have a yarn with us at one of our locations.
Connected Beginnings
Nunkuwarrin Yunti has been selected as the health partner for the Connected Beginnings initiative, working alongside Kaurna Plains Children’s Centre and Kura Yerlo Children’s Centre to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Through this partnership, we aim to improve access to early childhood education, maternal and child health, and family support services, while strengthening school readiness and supporting children to successfully transition from kindergarten to primary school.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in either one of our CB services please complete this referral form and email to cb@nunku.org.au. You can ask your health worker to contact us on your behalf.
- Call us on (08) 8150 5000
- Email cb@nunku.org.au
- Download the CB Brochures or
- Come have a yarn with us at one of our Women’s and Children’s Health sites.
Little Murras
Helping Kids Grow Strong and Healthy
Little Murras supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from birth to 6 years.
Our team includes a Child Health Nurse and an Aboriginal Child and Family Linker (ACFL) who work together to support children and families.
We can help with:
- Child health checks
- Learning and development checks
- Questions about your child’s health and development
- Referrals to services and supports
- Help to access NDIS and other community services
We work with families to help children grow, learn and thrive.
Need Support?
Our Aboriginal Child and Family Linker (ACFL) can help you:
- Find the right services
- Access support for your child and family
- Connect with community programs
- Get help with referrals and appointments
Our Child Health Nurse can:
- Check your child’s growth and development
- Answer questions about your child’s health
- Provide advice and support
Contact Little Murras
📞 (08) 8254 5300 (08) 84061600
Next Steps
- Watch our video
- Download our flyer
- Talk to our Aboriginal Child and Family Linker
- Come and see a GP at Nunkuwarrin Yunti
- Book a child health check with the Child Health Nurse
Together, we help little ones grow strong, healthy and ready for the future.
