Improving and Integrating Urban Indigenous Health Services

Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) North

GP Information

BiOC North is supported by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and is based out of a culturally-safe and welcoming community-based hub, giving access to:

  • a dedicated family support practitioner
  • a dedicated Midwifery Team where a known midwife will birth the baby
  • a culturally intrinsic parenting model, which supports connection, belonging, and cultural growth
  • social health; a social worker and psychologist to support social and emotional wellbeing
  • transportation to services and appointments
  • cultural connection.

Locations

BiOC North hub locations:

  • Caboolture
  • Strathpine

Birthing locations:

Clients have a choice to birth at one of three hospitals:

  • Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital
  • Caboolture Hospital
  • Redcliffe Hospital

Who to refer

Women birthing an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby.

BiOC North accepts IUIH Network, external and self referrals.

PH: 1800 692 462