Culturally responsive care from conception to 5 years of age
Waijungbah Jarjums means place of mother and child.Our service is a one-stop community service that provides continuity of care for you and your family throughout pregnancy, birth and as your little one grows. We offer continuity of care by a known Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwife and child health nurse from conception to 5 years.
At Waijungbah Jarjum, we offer:
- antenatal and postnatal education
- Indigenous-led hypnobirthing course
- breastfeeding support
- blood tests and vaccinations
- healthy hearing screening
- child health assessments
- cultural connection and yarning circles
- Welcome Jarjum to Community events
- home visits or care in a location that suit you
- support with transport and parking options.
You will receive:
- your own midwife who will provide antenatal care, will be on call for your labour and birth and provide postnatal care up to six weeks
- a child health nurse who will provide care from six weeks until your jarjum is two
- a health worker who will support the delivery of culturally safe care and navigation through the healthcare system.
Our staff:
All Waijungbah Jarjums permanent staff identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are passionate about providing culturally safe care tailored to your individual and family needs. The team brings their lived experience as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to their practice and will help you explore your ancestral cultural birthing and parenting knowledge along your journey.
Our staff can also connect you to other Gold Coast support services to help you as your jarjum grows.
Our Centre hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Who can access the service?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and women whose baby will identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Where are my appointments?
Appointments can be at home, our one-stop community space, in hospital or at a convenient location for you depending on your recommended care.
Do I need a Doctor's referral?
No, just send us an email, give us a call or pop into our community spaces.
Are there fees?
The service is free for Medicare-eligible families.
Waijungbah Jarjums Service (Culturally safe pregnancy, birth and child health support)
Program success
Connecting you to your culture, leading to healthier outcomes for Indigenous mothers and their babies.Our service has achieved:
- improved low birth weights
- increased numbers of mothers choosing to breastfeed
- reduction in premature births and higher attendances for antenatal appointments.
