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  •  Mum and baby

    Guiding principles

    Our support workers follow these guiding principles...

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  •  Boy and dad

    Aboriginal health

    People in Aboriginal communities often face serious health issues...

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  •  Healthy eating

    Our service aims

    How Strong Family, Strong Culture helps improve health outcomes...

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Welcome to Strong Family, Strong Culture

The most comprehensive component of our dedication to improving Aboriginal health outcomes is the Strong Family, Strong Culture service. We work with pregnant Aboriginal women, mothers, fathers, grandmothers and families with children up to the age of five to improve health and wellbeing.

Strong Family, Strong Culture motifOne of our core Social Outreach and Advocacy services, Strong Family, Strong Culture is active in various communities across northern regional Western Australia.

Features

Aboriginal mother with babyFive tips for mum and baby

If you can follow these five tips it will help you keep healthy and give your baby a great start in life…

1. Regular antenatal check ups
2. Eat good healthy tucker
3. Regular exercise – go for walks and keep active
4. Say no to drugs, alcohol and smokes
5. Make sure mum is supported by the family.

  • Youth challenged by Christian art

    St John of God Health Care is encouraging young artists to aim high through its sponsorship of a national Christian art award for emerging artists, the Mandorla Youth Art Award.

    Date: 20.05.12
  • Brighter horizons for pregnant young women

    St John of God Subiaco Hospital will operate Australia’s first ever accommodation service – Horizon House Dianella – solely focused on supporting homeless young women prepare for the birth of their baby and assisting them to find a secure home.

    Date: 17.05.12
  • New Board Member Appointed

    Peter Prendiville, respected Perth businessman, joins St John of God Health Care Board

    Date: 08.05.12
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