Maternal Child and Family Health - Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia

Pregnancy Care

Think you might be pregnant? Make an appointment and come and talk to our midwife, Aboriginal Health Workers or GPs.

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.

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 Family Partnership Program is a great program for building your confidence and skills as a mother-to-be and as a new parent. An Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker and 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. See the attached flyer for more information on accessing this program. We welcome all enquiries about the program as the earlier we see you the better! Call us on 08 8150 5000.

NYFPP Brochure
NYFPP Referral Form

The Nunkuwarrin Yunti Family Partnership Program is part of the Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program

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Strong Mums Solid Kids

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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 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.

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).

Support for Families with Complex Needs

We support families with additional needs who may need assistance from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for their child This might include children experiencing difficulties with language and speech, delays in reaching developmental milestones and difficulties with emotions. Our Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Worker will help you access the NDIS and advocate for you in finding culturally appropriate services that work for you.

How to be part of SMSK Program?

You can:

• Self-refer by contacting
– Wakefield Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000, Phone: (08) 8406 1600
– Brady Street, Elizabeth Downs, Phone: (08) 8254 5300

OR
• Ask your health worker to contact us on your behalf

SMSK Brochure

SMSK Referral Form