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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations mothers and babies

Action description: 

Continued service delivery and expansion of the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) to holistically support more women pregnant with a First Nations baby from pregnancy to toddlerhood.

Priority reform: 
All
Outcome: 
Outcome 01
Outcome 02
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Use of antenatal care by pregnant women: proportion with five or more antenatal visits.
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing: 
$101.7 million to continue AFPP delivery in the existing 13 sites and $12.8 million for 2 expansion sites. Birthing on Country models of care.
Delivery timeframe: 
Completion due by June 2025.
Agency: 
Department of Health and Aged Care