Improving and Integrating Urban Indigenous Health Services
Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) South
Gp Information
BiOC South 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
The BiOC South hub is located at Salisbury
Birthing location:
Mater Mothers’ Hospital Brisbane
Who to refer
Women birthing an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby.